
📌 Key Points
- Pregnant Deepika Padukone is filming ‘King’ with Shah Rukh Khan in Cape Town.
- Leaked photos show the duo, with fans calling their chemistry a ‘renaissance painting’.
- Fans lauded Deepika’s captivating presence and SRK’s ‘incredible’ look at 60.
- Deepika will continue shooting intense action scenes for ‘King’ and ‘Raaka’ during pregnancy.
Deepika Padukone, expecting her second child, is actively filming ‘King’ alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Cape Town. Recently leaked photos from the set have sent fans into a frenzy, praising the duo’s chemistry and calling the visuals a ‘renaissance painting,’ highlighting Deepika’s captivating presence.
Deepika’s Pregnancy & ‘King’ Shoot Details
Deepika Padukone , who recently announced her second pregnancy, is not wasting any time resting. The actor, who has two projects in hand, is currently filming the Shah Rukh Khan -starrer King. On Friday, leaked pictures from the South African schedule of the film show Deepika and SRK hand in hand, seemingly filming a song sequence. And fans had only nice things to say once the pictures dropped.
The pictures were soon shared by fan clubs and film buffs on Instagram, Reddit and other platforms. On Reddit, fans praised the two actors’ chemistry and looks. One commented, “Why the hell is it looking like a Renaissance painting?” Another added, “Great styling for both.” Deepika earned praise for her presence in the picture. “My eyes always land on Deepika even if she’s not in focus in the pic, even when I haven’t read the caption to expect her in the pic. She’s something else, man, look at her,” gushed one fan.
Fans React to SRK-Deepika’s ‘Renaissance’ Chemistry
There was praise for Shah Rukh as well. The 60-year-old is back in a fierce action avatar in the film, and fans feel he looks better than ever. “SRK looking incredible for 60. He doesn’t need all the CGI they end up using in the final product. Hopefully they tone that s**t down, but since this is obviously a flashback, I’m guessing they won’t,” argued one fan. Another wrote, “SRK looks amazing, better than Jawaan and Pathaan looks.”
Deepika’s Action Role Amidst Pregnancy
An insider revealed to HT that Deepika intended to film King and Raaka, her other film, throughout her pregnancy. “During her pregnancy, Deepika Padukone is shooting intense action sequences for Raaka. She will continue to shoot for the film throughout her pregnancy,” the source said. Needless to say, Deepika and the makers have taken all precautions while filming.
Despite her pregnancy, Deepika Padukone’s dedication to her projects, including intense action sequences, is evident. Coupled with Shah Rukh Khan’s fierce avatar, ‘King’ promises to be a visual spectacle, already captivating audiences with its stunning leaked glimpses.


