Hollywood icon Will Smith has openly expressed his long-standing desire to star in an Indian film, directly appealing to none other than Bollywood's King Khan. The revelation came during a recent event in Dubai, where Smith shared details of his past, unsuccessful attempts to collaborate with other Indian legends.
Will Smith's Bollywood Ambition and Past Talks
While interacting with Gulf News in Dubai, Will Smith provided a candid look into his efforts to break into Bollywood. The actor confirmed that he has held discussions over the years with major stars like Salman Khan and the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. "I was talking to Salman (Khan). We had things we were talking about," Smith stated, reflecting on the conversations.
He also recounted a humorous exchange with Amitabh Bachchan. "I was trying to get into something with Big B, you know. He told me I could be Big W, so we were cool—we were sharing the title," Smith shared with a laugh. Despite these promising talks, the actor revealed that, unfortunately, "nothing panned out" from those projects.
A Direct Call to Shah Rukh Khan
Not one to give up, the 'Bad Boys' star has now set his sights on Shah Rukh Khan. Smith made a direct and public appeal to the Bollywood superstar for a role in one of his future films. "I want Shah Rukh to put me in something. Shah Rukh, what's up?" Smith declared, sending a clear message across continents.
This open call for collaboration has sparked excitement among fans of both cinematic giants, who are now eagerly speculating about a potential blockbuster partnership.
What's Next for Will Smith?
Will Smith remains a busy figure in Hollywood. He was last seen in 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die', the fourth film in the popular franchise, which hit theatres in June 2024. His upcoming slate is packed with high-profile projects including:
- 'Sugar Bandits'
- 'I Am Legend 2'
- 'Fast and Loose'
Additionally, the actor is gearing up for the release of his new series titled 'Pole to Pole'.
Shah Rukh Khan's Upcoming Project
On the Indian front, Shah Rukh Khan is currently working on his next major film, 'King', directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie boasts a massive ensemble cast featuring:
- Suhana Khan
- Deepika Padukone
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Anil Kapoor
- Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, and Abhay Verma.
The title reveal teaser has already generated significant buzz. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in the second half of the year, although an official date is yet to be announced.
Will Smith's public pitch adds a fascinating new chapter to the growing intersection of Hollywood and Bollywood. Whether this leads to an actual on-screen collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan remains to be seen, but it has certainly ignited the imagination of movie lovers worldwide.
