Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have become Bollywood’s most iconic on‑screen pairs and, as many say, royalties, captivating audiences with a chemistry that always feels so natural and easy. Their journey together began with Om Shanti Om (2007), Deepika’s debut film, where SRK played the charming Om to the stunning Shanti, a debutant and a fresh face.
The film showcased a fairy‑tale romance intertwined with themes of reincarnation and revenge, setting the stage for a pairing that would transcend many years and characters. More so, it would go on to become the biggest and most successful duo. The film’s success was a testament to the fact that the audience loved the SRK‑Deepika pairing, and Deepika later went on to become the queen of the Indian entertainment industry.
Over the years, the duo reunited in films like Chennai Express (2013) and others, bringing their chemistry into comedic and quirky roles. Chennai Express offered a fresh angle, with SRK’s bumbling character timing his comedy with Deepika’s strong‑willed South Indian heroine who continues to be iconic as Meenamma. By the time Happy New Year rolled around, their camaraderie was well‑established, and the audiences had given them their stamp of approval.
In 2023, SRK and Deepika’s on‑screen connection reached a new high with Jawan. Here, they reunited under different circumstances, with Deepika playing a strong, courageous role alongside SRK’s honest action‑oriented character. From romantic song sequences to power‑packed scenes, SRK and Deepika’s chemistry has stood the test of time and proves the fans all over the world continue to shower love on them since Om Shanti Om.
The upcoming film King which is touted to be India’s biggest production, directed by Atlee, adds another glittering chapter to this legendary partnership. Both stars are set to bring their signature charisma to a high‑octane thriller that promises to blend SRK’s trademark intensity with Deepika’s unstoppable energy and a romantic love story in play. Fans are buzzing with excitement, hoping to see the “royal” duo reignite the magic that made Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Happy New Year and Jawan unforgettable. The anticipation is building, and if past collaborations are any indication, King is poised to become yet another milestone in Bollywood history.
It started with Om Shanti Om, but even after a decade and more, what began as a legendary pair and collaboration has gone on to create history as the most iconic duo. To put it in perspective — be it the spark on‑screen that they bring together whenever they unite, or how SRK narrated an incident when he decided that Deepika should be a part of Jawan – the chemistry is undeniable. The 1000s of crores that Jawan and Pathaan earned as back‑to‑back blockbusters underscore why Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are the on‑screen pair that will continue to reign as the biggest superstars the nation has seen.
Fans are celebrating Deepika’s 18 glorious years in Indian entertainment industry as she continues to reign as the queen.