Shah Rukh Khan: Did Shah Rukh Khan copy Brad Pitt? Director Siddharth Anand reacts..

The first look of Shah Rukh Khan's film "King" not only excited fans, but some viewers even compared his look to Hollywood actor Brad Pitt's film "F1." Photos of the two stars are being juxtaposed online, sparking debate over whether Shah Rukh Khan took inspiration from Hollywood or if it was just a coincidence. Director Siddharth Anand has now responded.

Comparison of Shah Rukh Khan's Look to Brad Pitt's Look
Indeed, the first poster of "King" featured Shah Rukh Khan in a blue shirt and tan jacket, similar to Brad Pitt's look in his racing drama "F1." Social media was divided over this similar look. Some called it a respectable inspiration, while others criticized it as a direct copy. Many users began trolling Shah Rukh Khan by creating memes.

Director Siddharth Anand's Reaction
The film's director, Siddharth Anand, responded to the controversy by silencing the trolls. He shared a laughing emoji and the 'OK' hand sign on a post in which a user wrote, "If there's a ship in a Bollywood film, it's a copy of Titanic, if there's a jet, it's a copy of Top Gun, and now if there's a similar shirt, it's a copy of F1!" Siddharth's response made it clear that he's taking these baseless accusations as a joke.

What did Shah Rukh Khan say about King?
Shah Rukh Khan also shared several things about the film "King" on the occasion of his birthday. He said that this character is different from his previous roles—a dark, violent, and mysterious man who doesn't question anyone, just takes action. In his words, "King's character is very interesting, with many layers of evil. He kills people and never apologizes."

About the film "King"
"King" is co-written by Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh, and is being produced by Red Chilies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film will be released in 2026. Stars like Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee, Abhishek Bachchan, and Jackie Shroff will also be seen in it.

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