Some pairings do not need an introduction. They just need a dance floor, a loud beat and a camera rolling. That is exactly what reportedly happened in Mumbai yesterday, when Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan began shooting a grand dance number for King, a film that is already shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of the year.
According to reports that surfaced on October 27, the shoot started in Mumbai on the same day, with choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant leading the sequence. The track is being planned as a high-energy party anthem, with elaborate sets and international dancers. It is expected to be one of the highlights of the action entertainer, and the early buzz suggests the makers know exactly which memory they want to stir: Chammak Challo.
The song from the 2011 film Ra.One, sung by Akon and Hamsika Iyer, became a chartbuster and remains one of the most recognisable dance tracks of Shah Rukh and Kareena together. Reports say the new King number aims to bring back that same energy, not as a copy, but as a fresh track built around the same playful, glamorous mood. If the reports are right, fans will not have to wait long to see the two stars share a dance floor again.
A reunion years in the making
Shah Rukh and Kareena have shared screen space in Asoka, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Ra.One, and each of those films belongs to a different chapter of Hindi cinema. That history is part of why this shoot has drawn so much attention. It is not only a new song. It is a reunion of two actors whose on-screen pairing has stayed in public memory long after the films themselves became classics.
The timing added to the excitement. On the same day the song shoot reportedly began, Shah Rukh unveiled a new poster for King, showing him in a rugged look, with tousled blonde hair, a bloodied chest and a distressed outfit, surrounded by flames, sparks and wreckage. He shared it with the caption, “Aaj phir yaad aaya… Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon… #KING,” a nod to his famous line from the 1999 film Baadshah.
It is worth being clear about what is confirmed and what is reported. The details come from industry reports, first reported by Variety India and then carried by sever/al mainstream outlets. The production team has not officially confirmed the song, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s role in the film, or further details about the track. For now, the reports agree on the core facts: the shoot began on October 27 in Mumbai, Vaibhavi Merchant is choreographing it, and international dancers are part of the sequence.
What the new track is expected to look like
Reports describe the number as a party anthem, and the scale matches that description. Here is what has been reported so far:
- The shoot began on October 27, 2026, in Mumbai.
- Vaibhavi Merchant is choreographing the dance number.
- International dancers have been brought in for the sequence.
- Elaborate sets and high-energy party beats are part of the plan.
- The track is expected to be one of the biggest highlights of King.
That combination matters. A party track in a big action film is often the moment the film lets its guard down, and it is also the moment that travels furthest on social media.
Vaibhavi Merchant’s involvement is also significant. She is known for staging large, precise Bollywood dance sequences that still feel joyful rather than mechanical. Her brief here, going by the reports, is to keep the energy high and the staging grand, without losing the lightness that made Chammak Challo work.
King is building towards December 24
King is directed by Siddharth Anand and is scheduled to arrive in theatres on December 24, 2026. Shah Rukh Khan stars alongside his daughter Suhana Khan, and the ensemble cast includes Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma.
The film has already generated strong interest with its posters and early updates, and the Kareena Kapoor Khan dance number adds a different kind of excitement to the campaign.
For now, all eyes will be on Mumbai, where the shoot is under way, and on the makers, who will decide when to share the first official glimpse. Until then, the reports have given fans a date, a place, a choreographer and a familiar song to hum while they wait.
FAQs
When did the King song shoot begin?
Reports say the dance number shoot began on October 27, 2026, in Mumbai.
Who is choreographing the King song with Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan?
Vaibhavi Merchant is choreographing the track, according to reports.
Is the new King song a remake of Chammak Challo?
No. Reports say the track aims to recreate the energy and vibe of Chammak Challo from Ra.One, but it is a new dance number for King.
When will King release?
King is scheduled to release in theatres on December 24, 2026.
Has the King team officially confirmed the song?
Not yet. The details come from industry reports, and official confirmation about the song and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s role is still awaited.
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