Deepika Padukone, who recently announced her second pregnancy, is currently shooting for King With Shahrukh Khan in South Africa. A behind-the-scenes clip from the sets of the film has now gone viral, capturing a brief moment between the two actors.

In the video, Shahrukh is seen helping Deepika as they both climb the stairs between takes. Dressed in a black shirt and trousers, he stops mid-stride, turns back towards her and extends his hand. Deepika, seen in a bright orange top and multicolored trousers, accepts the gesture before climbing the stairs together.

clip from set goes viral

The candid clip has gained attention online for the interaction between the two stars. Before they continue walking together, Shah Rukh Khan is seen turning back towards Deepika and extending his hand in a protective gesture.

There is immediate reaction from fans on the viral video.

Earlier leaked pictures had attracted attention

This video surfaced soon after photos from the South Africa event King Were leaked online. The pictures showed Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika filming an elaborate scene and were widely circulated on fan pages, leading to speculation about the scene.

In those pictures, Deepika was seen in an orange dress, while Shahrukh Khan was wearing a striped white and blue shirt with blue trousers. Director Siddharth Anand had condemned the leak at the time and urged fans not to share the images online.

Siddharth Anand reacted to the leaked images with a statement on social media. It read, “A request to all fans. Please do not post or broadcast any multimedia leaked from the sets of King. The team is working round the clock to ensure the best cinematic experience for everyone. Let’s wait for the surprises and assets to unfold on the big screen as the team of King originally intended. Thank you for your love, support and cooperation.”

about the movie

King It also stars Shahrukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan along with Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the film stars Shah Rukh Khan in the role of a serious underworld veteran assassin, while Suhana plays his disciple.

The film is scheduled for Christmas release.