King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, has reportedly pulled the plug on a film that would have paired him with his daughter, Suhana Khan, for the first time.
The untitled project, titled “King”, was to be directed by Sujoy Ghosh and feature Suhana as an orphan girl protected by Shah Rukh’s character. However, concerns about Suhana’s portrayal in her recent debut film, “The Archies”, appear to have led to the decision.
Sources close to the development claim Shah Rukh doesn’t want Suhana to face comparisons with her co-stars or be labeled a “nepotism product”. They added that Suhana now needs a project “as far removed from her father as possible”.
While “King” is shelved, Shah Rukh has a busy slate ahead, including films with Pathaan, Jawan, Dunki, and potentially Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Inshallah”. Suhana, meanwhile, will be looking for her next project to showcase her talent and carve her path in the industry.
This news has sparked discussions about nepotism in Bollywood and the pressure faced by star kids. Will Suhana be able to find success on her merit, or will the shadow of her father’s legacy continue to loom?
