Overview
- The Munjya actor confirmed he is sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's action drama King.
- He described Khan as a figure he reveres as a teacher and said the superstar holds “the stature of a god” in his eyes.
- Recalling their first interaction, Varma said Khan hugged him, checked on his travel, and the moment felt “retirement-worthy.”
- Varma added that Khan's warmth made conversations feel like meeting a friend rather than a global icon.
- King is lined up for a December 24, 2026 theatrical release and features a star cast reported to include Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, Jackie Shroff, and Suhana Khan.