India, Feb. 23 -- Even as Shah Rukh Khan gears up for the release of his upcoming action entertainer King, speculation is already building around what could be his next big collaboration. A partnership between SRK and Vishal Bhardwaj may finally be on the horizon.

The acclaimed filmmaker, known for his poetic yet gritty storytelling, has directed some of Hindi cinema's most memorable performances in films like Haider (2014), Kaminey (2009), and Maqbool (2003). Yet, despite years of admiration between the two icons, a Vishal Bhardwaj-Shah Rukh Khan project has never materialised, though both seem hopeful that might soon change.

In a recent conversation with ANI, Vishal shared his long-standing wish to work with the superstar.

"I think i...