A sweet behind-the-scenes moment from the sets of King has once again shown why Shah Rukh Khan is loved by fans. The film is being shot in South Africa, from the set of which a video of SRK helping Deepika Padukone climb stairs has gone viral online.
In the clip, Shah Rukh stops midway, turns back, and offers his hand to Deepika in a caring way. He is dressed in black, while Deepika looks bright in an orange outfit. She holds his hand, and they walk up the stairs together.
Fans really loved this moment, especially after Deepika’s pregnancy news. Many people online praised Shah Rukh, calling him kind, respectful, and a true gentleman.
A small gesture that spoke volumes
What makes the video special is its simplicity. There is no big show, just a natural habit of helping someone. Fans quickly reacted, with comments like “Love&Respect Mr.Shah Rukh Khan King of Bollywood” and “What a gentleman he is” reflecting widespread admiration.
Many also revisited the duo’s iconic on-screen chemistry. One fan wrote, “Seeing SRK & Deepika walk hand-in-hand in those King leaks, just took me back to all those butterflies from #OmShantiOm, #ChennaiExpress & #HappyNewYear. Some pairs just age like fine wine #KingLeaks #SRKDeepika".
Fans react with love
One fan wrote, “That's why he is KING KHAN”, with one commenting, “Love their dynamics”. “He is such a darling,” another shared. One mentioned, “Green flag men, instilled in them by birth.” One comment read, “Always a gentleman”. “Beautiful… SRK and Depu,” one fan wrote. Another admirer shared, “What a gentleman he is”.
King shoot leaks spark buzz and concern
The viral video came after some leaked photos from the film’s shoot appeared online. After the visuals came out, director Siddharth Anand reacted strongly and asked fans not to share them online.
He posted a note on X saying, “REQUEST TO ALL THE FANS. Please do not post or circulate any leaked multimedia from the sets of KING. The team is working round the clock to ensure the best cinematic experience for everyone. Let us wait for the surprise on the big screen and for the assets to be revealed as the team of King originally intends to. Thank you for your love, support and cooperation. Shah Rukh Khan in & as KING.”
He also said the team is working “round the clock” to give a proper big-screen experience and asked people to avoid sharing incomplete or out-of-context spoilers.
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What we know about King so far
Reportedly, the film has a strong cast including Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Rani Mukerji. Made by Red Chillies Entertainment, King shows Shah Rukh as an experienced assassin guiding a young trainee.
The movie is expected to release during Christmas and is already highly anticipated, especially after Shah Rukh’s hit films Pathaan and Jawan.
Shah Rukh Khan was seen helping Deepika Padukone climb stairs during the shoot of King. The brief moment was captured on video and circulated widely online.
The clip gained significant attention on social media, adding to the growing buzz around the film ahead of its release.
