It had earlier been reported that Shah Rukh Khan will play Rakesh Sharma in upcoming biopic Salute based on the life of the first Indian citizen to travel in space. But now, according to a reputed tabloid, Shah Rukh Khan will star in an upcoming period drama by Sanjay Leela Bhansali before the Rakesh Sharma biopic.
Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently filming for Zero, is already in talks with the Padmaavat director for his next project.
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When Aamir pulled out of the film, astronaut Rakesh Sharma was not amused.
Rakesh had thought, that in Aamir, he had found an excellent actor and a perfect match to portray him on screen. However, Aamir decided to set up the stage to ensure the project does not suffer after his exit. Aamir strongly felt that the person who would do equal justice to Salute as him, is Shah Rukh Khan. Aamir called SRK and told him why he was leaving the project and that he would love it, if he could take up the film.
SRK loved the role and story. It was as good as confirmed, from his side.
And now, King Khan has given his dates to Siddharth Roy Kapur (producer). SRK will start shooting for this biopic sometime in September.
“Not many know that Shah Rukh and Bhansali have been in talks for long. During a recent meeting, the director narrated his script to him. It is a fictional love story with a period setting. While Shah Rukh has given his nod in principle, the project is facing a road block by way of its female lead. Though the names of a few leading ladies are being thrown around, Bhansali is yet to zero in on an actress”, a source revealed to the daily.