New Delhi, June 22 -- Actor Jaideep Ahlawat has officially joined the cast of the much-awaited film 'King', starring Shah Rukh Khan and marking the on-screen debut of his daughter Suhana Khan.

Speaking about the development, Ahlawat revealed that it was Shah Rukh Khan himself who played a pivotal role in securing his presence in the project, overcoming the initial hesitation of director Siddharth Anand.

In a recent interview with Lallantop, Ahlawat confirmed that Anand was initially reluctant to cast him due to the limited scope of the role. However, Shah Rukh Khan's conviction proved decisive.

"SRK sir had been thinking about this for quite some time, as far as I know. But Siddharth (Anand) bhai was a bit hesitant to offer it since it...