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King: Jr Bachchan was surprised when he was offered villain's role opposite SRK
Updated On: 17 July, 2024 11:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rumour has it that `King` is inspired by the English language French production, ‘Leon: The Professional’ (1994).
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Producer Siddharth Anand has reportedly roped in Abhishek Bachchan to play the antagonist in `King` directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The filmmaker promises to bring Abhishek Bachchan in a never-seen-before avatar, and if sources are to be trusted, fans can expect a massive face-off between Abhishek`s character and Shah Rukh Khan, who plays a mafia.
Rumour has it that the film is inspired by the English language French production, ‘Leon: The Professional’ (1994). The original film revolves around a professional hitman who reluctantly takes in a twelve-year-old after her family is murdered by a corrupt official. The two form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protégée and learns to be like him.
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