West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Prays for Shah Rukh Khan After Injury: “Shooting Makes Me Nervous”

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her concern for Shah Rukh Khan’s injury, which happened during the shoot of his upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand and co-starring his daughter Suhana Khan.

What Happened to Shah Rukh Khan?

All is not well with SRK. The star sustained a back injury while performing an action sequence for King, his much-anticipated film with Suhana Khan in a lead role.
Fans are eagerly waiting to see the father-daughter duo share screen space.

When Will the Shooting of King Resume?

Due to the injury, the shooting of King has been delayed and is now expected to resume in September 2025.

In the latest development, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reacted to the news, wishing for Shah Rukh Khan’s swift recovery.

Mamata Banerjee’s Statement on Shah Rukh Khan’s Injury

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, July 19, 2025, Mamata Banerjee wrote:

“Reports about my brother Shah Rukh Khan having suffered muscle injuries on the sets make me nervous. Wishing him a speedy recovery.“

What Did Shah Rukh Khan Do After the Incident?

According to India Today, Shah Rukh Khan, who was reportedly accompanied by his wife Gauri Khan at the time, has flown to the United States for the first round of treatment.
He has since relocated to the United Kingdom with his family.
Additionally, his scheduled visit to Sri Lanka has been canceled on health grounds.

Is Shah Rukh Khan Collaborating with Suhana Khan in King?

While Shah Rukh Khan’s team has not yet made an official statement, it is known that King will mark the first-ever film collaboration between SRK and Suhana Khan.
This has made fans even more excited for the action-thriller.

Who Is in the Cast of King?

Details of the film are still under wraps. However, reports suggest that the ensemble cast includes:

• Shah Rukh Khan
• Suhana Khan
• Deepika Padukone
• Abhishek Bachchan
• Anil Kapoor
• Rani Mukerji
• Jackie Shroff
• Arshad Warsi
• Raghav Juyal
• Abhay Verma

What Is the Plot of King?

As per reports:

• Shah Rukh Khan will play a dreaded underworld don.
• The story revolves around his character and a little girl guide, played by a child actress.
• The plot explores themes of danger, fatherhood, and protection as his daughter starts to flourish in a perilous world.