MUMBAI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as ‘Rawalpindi Express’, says it is for his fans and filmmakers to decide whether a film based on his life should be made or not.
But he wants Bollywood’s superstar Salman Khan to play his role “in the biopic, if that happens”.
From ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ to ‘Mary Kom’ to ‘Sultan’ and ‘Azhar’, biopics on sports stars seem to be the flavor of the season in Bollywood and Shoaib Akhtar, who is seen judging an upcoming comedy show Indian Mazak League, agrees with it.
“I know that is the trend these days, but I am no one to decide that. If people think that my life is interesting and inspiring, then they can make a movie out of it. If not, then let it be. It is for fans and filmmakers to decide,” Akhtar told IANS.
And Akhtar has his preference. “I’d like to see Salman Khan playing my role in the biopic, if that happens.”
He shares, “I often visit Salman’s house whenever I am in India. I don’t go (there) for Salman. I go there to meet his parents. He is an amazing personality and I really admire how Salman and his brothers respect their parents.”
Akhtar wants Salman to play him in biopic
Akhtar wants Salman to play him in biopic
