Fans have been waiting forever for a collab between the “King of Romance,” Shah Rukh Khan, and the master of gritty drama, Vishal Bhardwaj. In a recent interview, Bhardwaj revealed that he actually sent a new script to SRK while working on his latest film, O Romeo. The two have come incredibly close to working together before—they almost made a version of 2 States years ago—but it fell through due to creative differences over the setting. Now, both the director and the superstar feel like the “miracle” is finally about to happen.
Bhardwaj, famous for dark masterpieces like Maqbool and Omkara, says he talks to SRK constantly about potential stories. Even Shah Rukh has told him that he has a strong gut feeling they’ll finally team up this time. While SRK is busy with his upcoming film King, the “inside chatter” in the industry suggests he’s looking for a gritty thriller to surprise his audience. Combining Bhardwaj’s poetic, intense world with SRK’s massive screen presence could be exactly the kind of cinematic magic fans have been dreaming of.
