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Shah Rukh Khan thanks Aamir Khan for Rakesh Sharma biopic

Shah Rukh Khan thanks Aamir Khan for Rakesh Sharma biopic

Shah Rukh Khan replaces Aamir Khan for the role after the latter turned it down and recommended SRK
04 Jan, 2019

The Rakesh Sharma biopic, which was initially meant to star Aamir Khan, now features Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and he couldn't be more thankful.

Film producer Ronnie Screwvala confirmed to Indian press that Shah Rukh will play the lead role for the film tentatively titled Saare Jahan Se Accha, all thanks to Aamir Khan who recommended SRK for the part after turning it down himself.

SRK is set to take on the challenge of playing the role of Rakesh Sharma, a former Indian Air Force pilot and the first Indian citizen to travel to outer space. But before prepping for the role, he made sure to thank fellow star Aamir for making it happen.

In an interview with the Deccan Chronicle, SRK said, "I thank Aamir [Khan] who was to do the film for calling me and telling me about the role as it would suit me. Whenever I get the time, I will try and spend time with him (Rakesh Sharma)."

For Shah Rukh, it's all about timing. He wholeheartedly believes that being at the right place at the right time makes a difference and helps a person's journey move on forward.

"If you are at the right place and at the right time and meet the right people, it will change things for you," said Khan. I met Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar who are doing a good job. We have together done the kind of films we wanted to do. In the future, we will be doing even better work. It's not about a phase but also the kind of work you do in that phase will also help you. Somewhere down the line, I feel being at the right time and right place is of utmost importance."

Saare Jahan Se Accha is being directed by Mahesh Mathai and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under Roy Kapur Films and RSVP Films respectively.

Producer Ronnie Screwvala had previously spoken about the film, saying, “It (the script) has been with us for quite a long time. The film will go on floors early next year. We will make an official announcement soon."

After the unsuccessful venture that was Zero, we're hoping this biopic puts Shah Rukh Khan back on track.

Comments

ripan Jan 04, 2019 01:26pm
hope SRK doesn't turn it into a rom-com
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B.Patel. U S A Jan 04, 2019 02:34pm
When Rakesh Sharma participated in the outer space flight he was probably in thirties. Nothing against Shah Rukh, but by the time this film gets completed, Shah Rukh will be 55 plus years old. Do not blame the audience if the venture do not work good.
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HaanjiHaanji Jan 04, 2019 08:10pm
A film that had a potential to be good is now down the drain..
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Feroz Jan 04, 2019 08:43pm
Shahrukh Khan film Zero flopped and this biopic will flop too.
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Gamal Jan 04, 2019 09:17pm
SRK will destroy the legacy of Rakesh Sharma
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Zak Jan 04, 2019 09:38pm
Both Shah Rukh and Amir Khan are fantastic actors. Great people and great actors think alike. Also you are never too “great” or too humble to acknowledge the favors received ...
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