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Indian producer Rakesh Upadhyay set to make Imran Khan biopic

The producer met with the PTI Chairman earlier this week to seek permission for the film

18 Oct, 2015

Indian producer Rakesh Upadhyay, who has titles like Khiladi 786 to his credit, wishes to make a film on the life of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan.

The producer recently met with Khan at his Bani Gala home to seek permission for the biopic.

According to Babar Sheikh, Managing Partner of Tiger Entertainment which is producing upcoming rom-com Jaanan with Imran Khan's wife Reham, Khan has given Upadhyay permission to make the film, so long as it is based on his personal life only.

The reason for the producer's visit was earlier misreported as a collaboration with Reham Khan for a film. which he has clarified: "I'd like to clarify that I am not producing any movie with Reham Khan. Although I do want to work in Pakistani film industry in near future."

Speaking about his experience in Pakistan, Rakesh tells Images:

"It was nice visiting Pakistan, the people here are wonderful and I was here to seek approval from Imran Khan to make a biopic on him. The idea to make a film on international level is that Imran Khan is a global icon."

He added that he would love to visit Pakistan again.

Referring to a previous project, Kaptaan, centered on the PT Ichairman, Babar said the film is a low-budget one with an amateur director. His will be an improved, commercial film with a higher budget, he added.

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Abdul Karim Oct 18, 2015 01:01pm

That would be great! He deserves a biopic film!!

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Cyrus Oct 18, 2015 01:11pm

His biography seems premature.

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Ali Oct 18, 2015 01:54pm

Too many biopics these days Bagh Milkha Bhag Mary Kom Dhoni Anna Hazare Muhammad Azzaruddin Now Imran Khan I am sure Bollywood do the justice to Imran Khan movie like they did with Bagh Milkha Bagh and Mary Kom

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Shaam سے Oct 18, 2015 01:55pm

Why an Indian, can't a Pakistani make one. There's no open dearth as such of money or talent in Pak.

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Bupi Oct 18, 2015 02:36pm

Wishing all the Great success & bridge the Gap created before & after Division of Great Nation of INDIA. With lots of Blessing.

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Bupi Oct 18, 2015 02:44pm

@Shaam سے Grow up . What difference it make . Charity begins at home. Go ahead don't be short sighted. Mr Imran may be Pakistani By birth but mind it as Crickter or Sports Man he belongs to whole of world like Sachin Kapil or other presnalties. Someone may not like Mr Imran in Pakistan it hardly matters to his Personality. Love.

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Sandhu Oct 18, 2015 02:45pm

Imran Khan is international icon and mesmerising personality. He is inspiration to the people across the border as well. Proud to have such becon of light among us.

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Sleepless In Sahiwal Oct 18, 2015 03:15pm

Who will be playing Imran Khan? Shakti Kappoor?

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nitin Oct 18, 2015 03:28pm

IK is style,political & cricket icon.the actor like irrfan,ranbir and hrithik has caliber to act in lead.

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RAZA Oct 18, 2015 03:31pm

What has he done that is so unique to be made a movie.. An other joke.

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last comment Oct 18, 2015 03:52pm

He is one of its kind... haven't achieved much in politics but have disturbed and exposed many. Long live IK we are proud of you.

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Sarhady Oct 18, 2015 04:29pm

Can the producer wait till he become a PM? If he ever become a PM in my life time. Like I love to see J & K in Pakistan control no the Dall Khur Blackies.

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Haji_Hindustan Oct 18, 2015 04:29pm

No doubt Imran Khan is a raising sun of Indian sub-continent politics. The producer Rakesh Upadhya chooses the right person at right time.

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Rao Oct 18, 2015 04:34pm

People of the Subcontinent love Personality Worship. So for many Personality worshipers this movie would be great.

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Taimoor Khan Oct 18, 2015 04:51pm

Is there any Indian actor who can even come close in resembling the personality and charisma of IK?

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Mani Oct 18, 2015 05:30pm

Biopics are an easy way to make money. The brand is already established and the filmmakers don't have to worry about too much about 'creativity'.

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SaleemRaikodi Oct 18, 2015 05:54pm

The ultimate Biopic of the subcontinent if made will be on the Great Gama. There is no champ like him nor one will ever be.

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MeKing Oct 18, 2015 06:37pm

A biopic by an Indian! That will serve him right.

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Zak Oct 18, 2015 06:42pm

Let a pakistani make it. Not an indian, they do not understand the greatness of Pakistan.

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Indian Oct 18, 2015 07:04pm

would be great , Shahrukh should play Imran Khan

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BILLI Oct 18, 2015 07:43pm

Imran Khan the cricketer is the hero of the entire sub continent and the pride of Asia. He is a cricket legend and an icon who richly deserves this honour. Like the great Wasim Akram he has many many many cricket fans in India. I liked him during my younger days and he was a hero along with such legends like King Vivian Richards, Malcolm Marshall, G R Viswnath, Andy Roberts, Majid Khan and other such entertainers of that glorious era which is rated as the best cricket period of all times. So many fast bowlers and so many classy batsman. All the best to the great Imran Khan the politician who seems to be persistent in his mission of doing something for Pakistan as a Leader and if POSSIBLE later as PM of Pakistan.

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M.Saeed Oct 18, 2015 08:25pm

The village has not even built and street urchins have already come to do their looting.

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Bravos Oct 18, 2015 08:32pm

Rakesh you are more than welcome in Pakistan.Go ahead in your noble film. The positive aspects of IK must be high lightened ,while some little flaws may be avoided.I hope you got it.

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yabajan Oct 18, 2015 08:45pm

pak should say thanks to india..

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Shahid Akbar, Long Island, New York Oct 18, 2015 10:02pm

Good thinking on the part of an Indian producer.

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NASAH(USA) Oct 18, 2015 10:14pm

A little too early as a politician of any worth except rabble rousing -- let him mature a little more for the biopics.

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Meera Jee Oct 18, 2015 10:22pm

Thank you India/.

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GULAB Khan Oct 18, 2015 10:41pm

Why Indian Median Always Imran Khan? Think about it Will give you answers for many !!!!

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Ibrahim Oct 18, 2015 11:19pm

@Zak The movie is about the greatness of one man and not entire Pakistan.

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Govind Chandra Sahu Oct 18, 2015 11:43pm

Hrithik roshan will do Justice to the role of Imran khan

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Fawad Oct 19, 2015 12:17am

@Indian Hrithik would be a better option... Fawad Khan if he was taller.

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AXH Oct 19, 2015 01:36am

None of the actors have either the charisma or the personality to portray IK.

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Jawad Oct 19, 2015 02:31am

Indians are making biopic on Imran khan,Benazir, malala, nazia hassan etc

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chiefchinball Oct 19, 2015 03:03am

@MeKing nt ..maybe mr landsdon will write it?

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chiefchinball Oct 19, 2015 03:03am

@Ibrahim mirza is better

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Khalid Zaki Oct 19, 2015 03:29am

@Haji_Hindustan Indian sub continent existed before 1947, now we call it South Asia.

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Khalid Zaki Oct 19, 2015 03:31am

@Shaam سے may be there is death of the market, not many viewers, no business.

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malick Oct 19, 2015 04:06am

Shah Rukh Salman Khan or Mehtab should play IK.

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Aussie Oct 19, 2015 05:42am

why dont they make movie about sachin tendulkar rather than IK. kindly leave IK alone. he is too above bollywood level.

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naz Oct 19, 2015 06:29am

@RAZA ---what he is hardly any politician of Pakistan could be --------read international articles about him or wait for the movie!!!!!!!!!!!

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naz Oct 19, 2015 06:33am

@Sleepless In Sahiwal -----only a local can ask this question who is shakti kapoors fan-------there is no personality in Pakistan to compare IK -------people should respect him as the world does.

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naz Oct 19, 2015 06:34am

@RAZA ----could u do what he has been doing for the people of this country --------apne loogon ki qadar kiya karen.

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baby mathews Oct 19, 2015 07:16am

how about Imran Hashmi??

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AIZA Oct 19, 2015 09:37am

@baby mathews That is not even funny.

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Dipak Singh Oct 19, 2015 10:21am

@nitin Irfan Khan?? Common Yaar, He not look alike IK. Hrithik only the option for IK.

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Ali Oct 19, 2015 01:25pm

@Indian shahrukh is much artificial in nature, compared to Imran Khan an actors like Farhan Akhtar or Aamir Khan will be great choice.... Indian directors have very limited knowledge of Pakistani people and environment their past movies portraying Pakistan have many flaws. hope this one comes out good

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Ali Oct 19, 2015 01:30pm

Aamir or Farhan Akhter can well play IK

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Raja Farhat Abbas Oct 21, 2015 12:36am

@Bupi Imran belongs to Pakistan and he is a Patriot ! If the world admired him it's all good .

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bilal Oct 21, 2015 09:49am

@bilal ....ik is the man thanks for making biopic.

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