Arshad Warsi has opened up about why he agreed to join Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ and Aryan Khan’s directorial debut ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood.’ The actor said his bond with the Khans, not the script, influenced his choice. In a recent interview, Warsi shared that he said yes instantly when Aryan approached him and signed on to ‘King’ because of his friendship with Shah Rukh Khan.
Arshad Warsi on saying yes to Aryan Khan and Shah Rukh Khan
As reported by Network 18, in an interview with Pinkvilla, Warsi revealed he did not hesitate when Aryan Khan offered him a role in ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood.’ He said, “Maine kiya abhi, Aryan ke liye kiya aur King ke liye because I like Aryan and Shah Rukh. I like those people. If they’ll ask me, I’ll do it.”Warsi played underworld don Ghafoor Ismail in the Netflix series and won praise for his comic timing. The show marked Aryan Khan’s directorial debut and featured Lakshya, Sahher Bamba, Anya Singh, Rajat Bedi, Mona Singh, Raghav Juyal, and Bobby Deol in key roles. Emraan Hashmi and Shah Rukh Khan appeared in cameo roles.The actor also spoke highly of Aryan. He called him a “gifted” and “bright” kid. He said, “He is a star without being an actor, and not because he’s Shah Rukh’s son. At a young age, he has multiple businesses running.”
Praise for Suhana Khan and update on ‘King’
Warsi is now working with Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan on ‘King,’ directed by Siddharth Anand. He praised Suhana as well, saying, “There’s not an ounce of bad behavior in both of them. They are bound to succeed. There’s too much goodwill going on.”‘King’ also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, and Abhay Verma. The film is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026. Recently released assets from the film have raised anticipation among fans.On the work front, Warsi also has ‘Dhamaal 4’ and ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ in the pipeline.
