Shoaib Akhtar ‘obtains stay order’ to halt production of Rawalpindi Express

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar shared that he has successfully obtained a legal stay order from the court to put a halt to the production of his supposed biopic titled Rawalpindi Express.

Expressing his concerns, Akhtar voiced his dissatisfaction with the filmmakers’ persistent “threats” to continue filming despite the termination of their agreement. He shared a legal notice on Twitter, shedding light on the situation.

Back in January, Akhtar publicly disassociated himself from the biopic — which is being directed by Faraz Qaiser, Shoaib Ahmed Khan, and Hassan Zahid — and issued a stern warning, cautioning the filmmakers about the severe legal consequences they would face if they proceeded with the film and exploited his name or life events without his consent.

The movie has been in the news due to the uncertainty around the cast as singer-actor Umair Jaswal was supposed to play the cricketer’s role but he later dropped out.

Akhtar’s currently engaged in promoting another docu-series, Cornered Tigers: The 1992 Story. Directed by Adnan Sarwar and produced by Nina Kashif, the series takes a heartfelt trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most unforgettable moments in the history of Pakistani cricket.