While Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to play the role of astronaut Rakesh Sharma in his first ever biopic, seems like he has some plans for his next. His only association with sports was when he played the role of a Hockey coach, Kabir Khan in Chak De! India and the fact he's the co-owner of an IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders. Yet the actor would like to extend his association and play the role of the ace skipper, Virat Kohli in his next. Yes, you read it right, SRK in one of his recent interaction revealed he's willing to play Virat on the silver screen and Anushka was right beside him, reacting to this statement like a proud wife. Virat Kohli Reviews Anushka Sharma's Zero and Believes Her Role Was Very Challenging and Outstanding.

In his recent interaction with Times Now, when the actor was asked which cricketer would he like to play in a biopic, SRK said, 'Virat'. What followed next was a cute banter between the star and his Zero actress. The moment Anushka heard Virat's name, pat came her reply “But you will have to grow a beard.” “But I had grown a beard. In Harry Met Sejal, I looked just like Virat Kohli. Exactly like him,” the witty star replied. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's Awesome Gesture For Indian Cricket Team Will Win Them More Fans!

We are curious to know if his answer was straight from his heart or he simply didn't want to sadden Anushka. Sushant Singh Rajput has previously starred in a biopic on Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the one on Virat is not far away. We wait to see if the Raees star eventually comes on board for it or the filmmakers have a different vision and plan to cast someone else. Shah Rukh's has voiced his pleasure to imitate the cricketer's life on the silver screen and we want to know Virat's thoughts on it. Is the captain listening?

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