Gauri Khan, Neelam, Seema Sajdeh Party for Diwali, but SRK’s ‘King’ Cards Grab All the Attention
A deck themed on Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ surfaced in Deanne Panday’s Diwali photos with Gauri Khan, weeks before the film’s December 24, 2026 release.
Bollywood's Diwali parties usually make news for their guest lists and outfits. This year, one of the most talked-about details from a festive night was sitting on the table. A photo series shared by Deanne Panday offered a look at a specially designed deck of cards featuring Shah Rukh Khan in his intense avatar from 'King', turning a private celebration into an unexpected reminder of one of the year's most awaited releases.
Deanne spent the evening with Gauri Khan, Neelam Kothari, Seema Sajdeh, Bhavana Pandey and a group of friends. The first picture shows her posing with Gauri, who wore a white ensemble, and Neelam, who picked a traditional dark green outfit with intricate gold detailing and jewellery. Deanne went with a glamorous ethnic look. Another frame captures the friends gathered around a table, smiling for the camera.
It was the close-up of the cards, however, that gave the album its talking point. Their visuals are inspired by the upcoming film, and the timing is hard to miss. Card games have long been part of Diwali get-togethers across India, so a 'King' deck fits the season neatly, and the name itself lends a playful pun to a game built around kings and queens. Who designed the deck, and whether it is linked to the film's promotions, has not been stated.
