Shah Rukh Khan is Very Much a Part of Rakesh Sharma Biopic 'Saare Jahan Se Achcha', Confirms Writer Anjum Rajabali
Not Don 3, but SRK will still proceed with the space drama?
A lot has been speculated about Indian cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma's biopic that is tentatively called as Saare Jahan Se Achcha. Also earlier titled as Salute, the film is said to have Shah Rukh Khan in the role of the celebrated space-flyer. After the debacle of his last film Zero, it was reported that this Mahesh Mathai directorial has been shelved. But the writer of the film, Anjum Rajabali confirmed that SRK is very much a part of the film and termed all other rumours as 'fake'.Salute: Fatima Sana Shaikh Likely to be Roped in Shah Rukh Khan Starrer Rakesh Sharma Biopic?.
As reported in cinestaan.com, he confirmed via a text message that the news of the simpled superstar not being in the film is entirely untrue. It was also reported earlier that SRK was more keen on taking up the third instalment of his hit franchise Don a.k.a Don 3. We are still unsure whether he is still being in Don 3 first before starting with the space drama. But we are glad that SRK is still a part of the ambitious space movie. Shah Rukh Khan Choosing ‘Don 3’ Over ‘Saare Jahaan Se Achcha’ Makes a Hell Lot of Sense – Here’s Why.
On the other hand, Farhan Akhtar just announced a boxer-film named Toofan that will be directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. He will be reuniting after 6 years with the filmmaker after working together in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
While everyone expected it to be an announcement related to Don 3, this has taken fans by surprise. Also, it is clear that Don 3 announcement is still on hold and Shah Rukh Khan might continue shooting Saare Jahan Se Achcha. The confirmed news on the same is awaited!
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