Arshad Warsi on working with 'brilliant salesman' Shah Rukh Khan in King: 'He has spoilt me!'

Renowned for his transformative performances, Arshad Warsi recently graced a lengthy interview. The actor revealed his career trajectory, upcoming film, Siddharth Anand's King starring Shah Rukh Khan, and his time spent training with Aryan Khan, son of SRK, on The Ba***ds of Bollywood series. Warsi and the Khan family's personal and professional dynamic was discussed in this way for the first time.

Personal invitation to join King cast

Production on the much-anticipated film King has wrapped up in many locations, including Poland, and Warsi has confirmed that he is a major cast member. He came clean about how Shah Rukh personally requested his involvement in the project. The fact that the superstar contacted Warsi personally to discuss the part reportedly swayed his decision to take it.

Warsi went into detail regarding SRK's brilliance and his special place in Bollywood. He spoke highly of the superstar, calling him a "brilliant salesman" with in-depth knowledge of branding and market dynamics. He revealed, "Shah Rukh Khan knows his work. And he is very intelligent. He knows how to sell himself. He is bright. He is intelligent. He knows his craft."

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Professional warmth

Warsi went on to classify SRK with other legendary actors like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan, saying that the superstar's capacity to reevaluate his life after failure is what keeps him relevant. He made the light-hearted comment that "Shah Rukh Khan ne mujhe bigaad diya" (Shah Rukh Khan has spoilt me), alluding to the extraordinary warmth and professionalism he encountered throughout his time in Poland and how the superstar had made the workplace seem like a second home.

The role of "Ghafoor" that Warsi played in Aryan Khan's directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, was also discussed in the conversation. The actor expressed that his choice to appear in the Netflix series stemmed primarily from his love for the Khan family. He said that Aryan is a "special kid" with a detailed artistic vision.

Aryan Khan's artistic vision

Warsi went on to say, "He is one of those directors who has a movie playing in his head. I did a small part in the series because I like him and Shah Rukh. But the outcome was huge."

Despite many people assuming he would improvise during his humorous sequences, the actor pointed out that Aryan had meticulously planned and orchestrated his entire performance as Ghafoor. He said that the character and the song's viral success were due to the director's meticulousness. In addition, he noticed that SRK was always there to offer his support and ideas when his son Aryan was filming his debut, but he kept his distance so that the young filmmaker could take the lead.

Analysing persona of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan

The interviewer probed Warsi for an analysis of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan's respective work methods and temperaments. He praised the actors' unique and genuine public personas, saying that he had collaborated with them on other projects.

According to Warsi, "Salman is a 'bad boy'... he is that... the bad boy biker persona... Shah Rukh is more of a 'gentleman' type; he is a bit more composed."

Despite their distinct public personas, Warsi emphasised that both Salman and Shah Rukh are deeply committed to their careers and exhibit a unique sense of humour in more intimate situations.

Shah Rukh Khan's resilience and dignity

Warsi spoke at length about how much he admires Shah Rukh Khan for being strong in the face of adversity. Warsi lauded SRK's "dignity" in handling the high-profile legal issues that the superstar's family had endured in prior years.

"What dignity that man has... I love him. Big fan of Shah Rukh," he exclaimed.

Chemistry with Shah Rukh Khan

Finally, Warsi mentioned that SRK's work has given the Indian film industry "international fame and respect," and he couldn't wait for people to witness their chemistry in the upcoming film King (which is set to be released next year).

Arshad Warsi FAQs:

Q: Is Arshad Warsi in the movie King with Shah Rukh Khan?

A: Yes, Arshad Warsi has confirmed that he is a significant part of the cast for the upcoming action film King.

Q: What is the name of Aryan Khan’s directorial debut series?

A: Aryan Khan’s directorial debut is a Netflix series titled The Ba***ds of Bollywood (released in September 2025).

Q: Who plays the character Ghafoor in The Ba***ds of Bollywood?

A: Arshad Warsi plays the character of Ghafoor in Aryan Khan’s series. The role, along with its accompanying song, became a viral success.