Aamir suggested Shahrukh to take up Patiala lad’s (Rakesh Sharma) biopic
Mumbai,-Aamir Khan said Sunday that he suggested Shah Rukh Khan’s name for the biopic on astronaut Rakesh Sharma as he thought his contemporary would be an apt choice for the project.
Reportedly titled “Saare Jahaan Se Achcha”, the film was first offered to Aamir and Priyanka Chopra. It was Priyanka who had confirmed Aamir’s name for the biopic earlier.
When asked the reason of giving up the project, Aamir said he had his reasons.
“It is a great script. I loved the script and the story of Sharma is fascinating. It is true that I called up Shah (Shah Rukh). I said, ‘Shah you should hear the script, it is fantastic. It will be right for you, if you like it’.
“I am glad he liked the script and he is doing it,” he said in an interview here.
Mahesh Mathai will direct the film from Anjum Rajabali’s script. The film will be produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under their banners Roy Kapur Films and RSVP Films, respectively.
There were reports that Bhumi Pednekar has been signed opposite Shah Rukh in the film, but Screwvala recently told PTI that an official announcement on casting will be made soon. The makers will start work on the biopic early next year.
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