After struggling for over two years, the lead of Rakesh Sharma biopic titled 'Saare Jahaan Se Acchha' has been found. The film has finally been bagged by Farhan Akhtar. This is not the first time that Akhtar will be seen in a biopic, earlier he had played star athlete Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. 
 
The project was announced in the year 2018 with Mahesh Mathai directing the project. The filmmaker will be making his big-screen comeback after 'Bhopal Express' (2000).&nbsp; 
 
"The script with the dialogue draft is locked. With the lead actor on board now, they will proceed towards getting together an ensemble cast and then work on the timeline of the shoot," a source revealed to a news agency.&nbsp; 
 
The upcoming movie is based on the life of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, a former Indian Air Force pilot, who became the first Indian citizen to travel into space.&nbsp;

The movie was announced in 2018 with Aamir Khan, but he <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/aamir-khan-on-shah-rukh-khan-quitting-rakesh-sharma-biopic-lets-wait-until-he-makes-an-announcement-193391">stepped back</a>, after him Shah Rukh Khan was approached who, reportedly, had even<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-thanks-aamir-khan-for-rakesh-sharma-biopic-role-to-start-shoot-in-february-188268"> started </a>prepping but he also bowed out of the movie after the debacle of 'Zero'.

Meanwhile, Farhan is waiting for his next release 'Toofan', which is helmed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.&nbsp;

After struggling for over two years, the lead of Rakesh Sharma biopic titled 'Saare Jahaan Se Acchha' has been found. The film has finally been bagged by Farhan Akhtar.

After struggling for over two years, the lead of Rakesh Sharma biopic titled 'Saare Jahaan Se Acchha' has been found. The film has finally been bagged by Farhan Akhtar. This is not the first time that Akhtar will be seen in a biopic, earlier he had played star athlete Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. The project was announced in the year 2018 with Mahesh Mathai directing the project. The filmmaker will be making his big-screen comeback after 'Bhopal Express' (2000). "The script with the dialogue draft is locked. With the lead actor on board now, they will proceed towards getting together an ensemble cast and then work on the timeline of the shoot," a source revealed to a news agency. The upcoming movie is based on the life of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, a former Indian Air Force pilot, who became the first Indian citizen to travel into space. The movie was announced in 2018 with Aamir Khan, but he stepped back, after him Shah Rukh Khan was approached who, reportedly, had even started prepping but he also bowed out of the movie after the debacle of 'Zero'. Meanwhile, Farhan is waiting for his next release 'Toofan', which is helmed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

Farhan Akhtar to play Rakesh Sharma in the biopic 'Saare Jahaan Se Acchha'

As news of Shah Rukh Khan dropping from Rakesh Sharma biopic titled ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ gains momentum, reports suggest that the makers are now looking for a replacement for the lead role.&nbsp;While many suggest that the makers have decided for Vicky Kaushal, it is also being said that the makers are also considering ‘Newton’ actor Rajkummar Rao for the part.

According to a source quoted by a website, "The character demands a performer who can pull it off very well. Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao both have what it takes to play this character."

The film will be based on the life of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma who is the country's first man in space.&nbsp;

Also, Shah Rukh dropping from the project is doing the rounds ever since his last film ‘Zero’ bombed at the box office. Shah Rukh, reportedly, wants to be extra cautious while choosing his next film.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, when Aamir was asked if Shah Rukh had indeed left the project, he said that we <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-on-shah-rukh-khan-quitting-rakesh-sharma-biopic-lets-wait-until-he-makes-an-announcement-193391">should wait for him to make the announcement himself</a>. Aamir was the first choice for the film but he passed it and suggested Shah Rukh's name for it.&nbsp;

As news of Shah Rukh Khan dropping from Rakesh Sharma biopic titled ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ gains momentum, reports suggest that the makers are now looking for a replacement for the lead role.

As news of Shah Rukh Khan dropping from Rakesh Sharma biopic titled ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ gains momentum, reports suggest that the makers are now looking for a replacement for the lead role. While many suggest that the makers have decided for Vicky Kaushal, it is also being said that the makers are also considering ‘Newton’ actor Rajkummar Rao for the part. According to a source quoted by a website, "The character demands a performer who can pull it off very well. Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao both have what it takes to play this character." The film will be based on the life of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma who is the country's first man in space. Also, Shah Rukh dropping from the project is doing the rounds ever since his last film ‘Zero’ bombed at the box office. Shah Rukh, reportedly, wants to be extra cautious while choosing his next film. Meanwhile, when Aamir was asked if Shah Rukh had indeed left the project, he said that we should wait for him to make the announcement himself. Aamir was the first choice for the film but he passed it and suggested Shah Rukh's name for it.

Not just Vicky Kaushal, makers are considering Rajkummar Rao to replace Shah Rukh Khan in biopic?

As reports surface that Shah Rukh Khan might have let go of Rakesh Sharma biopic, Aamir Khan who was earlier supposed to play the part asks all to wait and let Shah Rukh announce the same.

It was earlier said that Aamir backed out of the film leading to the part going to Shah Rukh on former’s suggestion. Now, it seems like Shah Rukh has also given up on the part.&nbsp;

Interestingly, Shah Rukh has never commented on taking the part or backing out of it. It was only spoken of by Aamir till date.&nbsp;

During a media interaction, &nbsp;when Aamir was asked about Shah Rukh backing out of the biopic, he said, “Isn’t Shah Rukh Khan doing that film? Those are only reports, let’s wait until he makes an announcement about it.”

Apparently, there are reports suggesting that Shah Rukh has chosen ‘Don 3’ over ‘Saare Jahan Se Achcha’ (Rakesh Sharma biopic). This has now led to Vicky Kaushal being considered for the part on India’s first man in space.

As for Aamir, after ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ he said that he has “four good scripts” to choose from. He added that he will come to know which film he is doing for sure within a month. “This time I have four good scripts! I don’t know which one will be the exact one, as I haven’t 100 per cent zeroed in on that but I’ll know within a month. Most probably I’ll be producing it,” Aamir said.

As reports surface that Shah Rukh Khan might have let go of Rakesh Sharma biopic, Aamir Khan who was earlier supposed to play the part asks all to wait and let Shah Rukh announce the same.

As reports surface that Shah Rukh Khan might have let go of Rakesh Sharma biopic, Aamir Khan who was earlier supposed to play the part asks all to wait and let Shah Rukh announce the same. It was earlier said that Aamir backed out of the film leading to the part going to Shah Rukh on former’s suggestion. Now, it seems like Shah Rukh has also given up on the part. Interestingly, Shah Rukh has never commented on taking the part or backing out of it. It was only spoken of by Aamir till date. During a media interaction, when Aamir was asked about Shah Rukh backing out of the biopic, he said, “Isn’t Shah Rukh Khan doing that film? Those are only reports, let’s wait until he makes an announcement about it.” Apparently, there are reports suggesting that Shah Rukh has chosen ‘Don 3’ over ‘Saare Jahan Se Achcha’ (Rakesh Sharma biopic). This has now led to Vicky Kaushal being considered for the part on India’s first man in space. As for Aamir, after ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ he said that he has “four good scripts” to choose from. He added that he will come to know which film he is doing for sure within a month. “This time I have four good scripts! I don’t know which one will be the exact one, as I haven’t 100 per cent zeroed in on that but I’ll know within a month. Most probably I’ll be producing it,” Aamir said.

Aamir Khan on Shah Rukh quitting Rakesh Sharma biopic: Let's wait till he makes an announcement

After a not-so-great year at the box office, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to bounce back in the new year as he has an interesting film up his sleeve.&nbsp;

Working now on a biopic based on astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Shah Rukh seems to have forwarded his plans of starting work on the film. He was initially scheduled to start work on the film by May but it seems he is more interested in starting this much before.&nbsp;

In a report published by Mid-Day, a source explained that the decision of starting work on it before May was because of heavy costumes during the summer months. “The project is expensive. In a bid to ensure that the film doesn’t exceed the budget, Kapur (producer Siddharth Roy Kapur) and Khan (Shah Rukh) find it imperative to start shooting by February. Doing so will help them wrap up the main schedule before summer. Given that certain crucial scenes must be filmed outdoors, the duo felt shooting in the bulky costumes would be impossible during those months,” the source said.&nbsp;

The report also suggests that Shah Rukh wants to come back at the box office after delivering a dud with <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/zero-review-katrina-kaif-shines-in-an-overindulgent-script-that-does-nothing-for-shah-rukh-khan-185648">‘Zero’</a> in 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On an earlier occasion, Shah Rukh thanked <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/it-was-aamir-khan-who-recommended-shah-rukh-to-consider-rakesh-sharmas-biopic-179747">Aamir Khan for the role</a> and 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).”

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khan-confirms-aamir-khan-will-play-krishna-in-upcoming-film-mahabharata-186682">Also read:&nbsp;Shah Rukh Khan confirms Aamir Khan will play Krishna in upcoming film 'Mahabharata'</a>

Rakesh Sharma is a former Indian Air Force pilot and the first Indian citizen to travel to outer space.&nbsp;

The biopic’s script has been penned by Anjum Rajabali and will be directed by Mahesh Mathai. It will be produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under their banners. Only Shah Rukh has been confirmed in the film as Ronnie told PTI that an official announcement on casting will be made soon.

After a not-so-great year at the box office, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to bounce back in the new year as he has an interesting film up his sleeve. Working now on a biopic based on astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Shah Rukh seems to have forwarded his plans of starting work on the film.

After a not-so-great year at the box office, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to bounce back in the new year as he has an interesting film up his sleeve. Working now on a biopic based on astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Shah Rukh seems to have forwarded his plans of starting work on the film. He was initially scheduled to start work on the film by May but it seems he is more interested in starting this much before. In a report published by Mid-Day, a source explained that the decision of starting work on it before May was because of heavy costumes during the summer months. “The project is expensive. In a bid to ensure that the film doesn’t exceed the budget, Kapur (producer Siddharth Roy Kapur) and Khan (Shah Rukh) find it imperative to start shooting by February. Doing so will help them wrap up the main schedule before summer. Given that certain crucial scenes must be filmed outdoors, the duo felt shooting in the bulky costumes would be impossible during those months,” the source said. The report also suggests that Shah Rukh wants to come back at the box office after delivering a dud with ‘Zero’ in 2018. On an earlier occasion, Shah Rukh thanked Aamir Khan for the role and 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).” Also read: Shah Rukh Khan confirms Aamir Khan will play Krishna in upcoming film 'Mahabharata' Rakesh Sharma is a former Indian Air Force pilot and the first Indian citizen to travel to outer space. The biopic’s script has been penned by Anjum Rajabali and will be directed by Mahesh Mathai. It will be produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under their banners. Only Shah Rukh has been confirmed in the film as Ronnie told PTI that an official announcement on casting will be made soon.

Shah Rukh Khan thanks Aamir Khan for Rakesh Sharma biopic role, to start shoot in February

Not many know that Aamir Khan was initially roped in to play the titular role in Rakesh Sharma's biopic 'Saare Jahaan Se Achha'. The actor was in talks with writer Anjum Rajabali who is also the writer of this project and had liked the script even but later opted out of the project.&nbsp;

"I think it`s a great and wonderful script. I am a huge fan of Rakesh (Sharma) and it`s a wonderful story.

"I feel sad that I am not able to do it, which is why I actually called up Shah Rukh and said that it`s a wonderful story and you should hear it`. I am really happy that he liked it and he is doing it so, all my best wishes for their project." Aamir said during an awards ceremony. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/aamir-khan-on-thugs-of-hindostan-failure-we-went-wrong-and-i-take-full-responsibility-for-it-179641">Also read: Aamir Khan apologises for 'Thugs Of Hindostan' debacle</a>

"`Saare Jahaan Se Achha` will go on floor in February and I have been very excited about the film because like Aamir said, I have also been a big fan of Rakesh and now he is a good friend also," said Rajabali.

Incidentally, Aamir could not take up the project as he currently working on a massive web series 'Mahabharat'.&nbsp;

"Frankly, I was very keen that Aamir should do the film. He liked the script, we discussed it a lot and we had a lot of hopes about it. Unfortunately, Aamir is consumed with a larger sort of project called Mahabharat," added Rajabali.&nbsp;

Recently, Akshay Kumar announced `Mission Mangal` along with Fox Star Studios. It`s a story of India`s Mars Mission.&nbsp;

Is Rajabali worried that his `Saare Jahaan Se Achha` and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-on-casting-of-mission-mangal-dont-think-five-heroes-can-work-together-179706">Akshay Kumar`s 'Mission Mangal'</a>&nbsp; will be compared because both films are of space film genre? "No.. not at all.&nbsp; 
Our film is about story of a person and that film will be different from whoever character they will conceive. So, that doesn`t matter."

'Saare Jahaan Se Accha`, will be directed by Mahesh Mathai and written by Anjum Rajabali. Ronnie Screwvala will produce the film, along with Siddharth Roy Kapur, under the RSVP films and Roy Kapur Films banners respectively.

There were reports that Bhumi Pednekar has been signed opposite Shah Rukh in the film, but Screwvala recently told media that an official announcement on casting will be made soon.

Not many know that Aamir Khan was initially roped in to play the titular role in Rakesh Sharma's biopic 'Saare Jahaan Se Achha'. The actor was in talks with writer Anjum Rajabali who is also the writer of this project and had liked the script even but later opted out of the project.

Not many know that Aamir Khan was initially roped in to play the titular role in Rakesh Sharma's biopic 'Saare Jahaan Se Achha'. The actor was in talks with writer Anjum Rajabali who is also the writer of this project and had liked the script even but later opted out of the project. "I think it`s a great and wonderful script. I am a huge fan of Rakesh (Sharma) and it`s a wonderful story. "I feel sad that I am not able to do it, which is why I actually called up Shah Rukh and said that it`s a wonderful story and you should hear it`. I am really happy that he liked it and he is doing it so, all my best wishes for their project." Aamir said during an awards ceremony. Also read: Aamir Khan apologises for 'Thugs Of Hindostan' debacle "`Saare Jahaan Se Achha` will go on floor in February and I have been very excited about the film because like Aamir said, I have also been a big fan of Rakesh and now he is a good friend also," said Rajabali. Incidentally, Aamir could not take up the project as he currently working on a massive web series 'Mahabharat'. "Frankly, I was very keen that Aamir should do the film. He liked the script, we discussed it a lot and we had a lot of hopes about it. Unfortunately, Aamir is consumed with a larger sort of project called Mahabharat," added Rajabali. Recently, Akshay Kumar announced `Mission Mangal` along with Fox Star Studios. It`s a story of India`s Mars Mission. Is Rajabali worried that his `Saare Jahaan Se Achha` and Akshay Kumar`s 'Mission Mangal' will be compared because both films are of space film genre? "No.. not at all. Our film is about story of a person and that film will be different from whoever character they will conceive. So, that doesn`t matter." 'Saare Jahaan Se Accha`, will be directed by Mahesh Mathai and written by Anjum Rajabali. Ronnie Screwvala will produce the film, along with Siddharth Roy Kapur, under the RSVP films and Roy Kapur Films banners respectively. There were reports that Bhumi Pednekar has been signed opposite Shah Rukh in the film, but Screwvala recently told media that an official announcement on casting will be made soon.

It was Aamir Khan who asked Shah Rukh to consider Rakesh Sharma's biopic 'Saare Jahaan Se Achha'

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to play Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian man on space, in a biopic. The filming will start in February 2019 revealed producer Ronnie Screwvala. &nbsp; 
The film will be directed by Mahesh Mathai and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Screwvala under their banners Roy Kapur Films and RSVP Films respectively. The biopic will be written by Anjum Rajabali.&nbsp; 
 
There were reports that Bhumi Pednekar has been signed opposite Shah Rukh in the film, reportedly titled 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha' but Ronnie said an official announcement will be made soon. 
 
"We are doing that film with Shah Rukh Khan. We should begin it by February or March next year, but we haven't announced the female lead yet," Ronnie was quoted a saying to a news agency. 
 
The producer, who has also backed Sushant Singh Rajput-Sara Ali Khan starrer 'Kedarnath', said going forward he wants to be more involved in each and every project he is a part of. 
 
"This time around there is no compulsion. I can do three movies a year, or six. Telling the stories I want to tell is most important. That's what I'm going to focus on, bring deeply involved with everything, from cast and script. That's the plan," he said. 
 
Ronnie was speaking on the sidelines of the 20th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, where his 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota' had its India premiere. 
 
The producer said when he was approached by director Vasan Bala, he understood the filmmaker's vision. 
 
"If you look at the script and read it, at that stage you might get question marks- what, why and how is this happening. For me to work with Vasan in the long term was very important. I understood the vision and decided to back it. 
 
"With this kind of movie you think what more we can do to make it more mainstream. So the music came on to some different level and the cast was already perfect," he added. 
 
The film chronicles the story of a young man born without pain receptors who longs to defeat 100 opponents in a kumite tournament. 
 
Meanwhile, SRK is currently finishing post-production work on his ambitious 'Zero' which is being produced and directed by Anand L Rai. The film will have SRK playing a dwarf and co-stars Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Abhay Deol in key roles. The film will be releasing in December 2018.&nbsp;

(With PTI inputs)

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to play Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian man on space, in a biopic. The filming will start in February 2019 revealed producer Ronnie Screwvala.

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to play Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian man on space, in a biopic. The filming will start in February 2019 revealed producer Ronnie Screwvala. The film will be directed by Mahesh Mathai and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Screwvala under their banners Roy Kapur Films and RSVP Films respectively. The biopic will be written by Anjum Rajabali. There were reports that Bhumi Pednekar has been signed opposite Shah Rukh in the film, reportedly titled 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha' but Ronnie said an official announcement will be made soon. "We are doing that film with Shah Rukh Khan. We should begin it by February or March next year, but we haven't announced the female lead yet," Ronnie was quoted a saying to a news agency. The producer, who has also backed Sushant Singh Rajput-Sara Ali Khan starrer 'Kedarnath', said going forward he wants to be more involved in each and every project he is a part of. "This time around there is no compulsion. I can do three movies a year, or six. Telling the stories I want to tell is most important. That's what I'm going to focus on, bring deeply involved with everything, from cast and script. That's the plan," he said. Ronnie was speaking on the sidelines of the 20th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, where his 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota' had its India premiere. The producer said when he was approached by director Vasan Bala, he understood the filmmaker's vision. "If you look at the script and read it, at that stage you might get question marks- what, why and how is this happening. For me to work with Vasan in the long term was very important. I understood the vision and decided to back it. "With this kind of movie you think what more we can do to make it more mainstream. So the music came on to some different level and the cast was already perfect," he added. The film chronicles the story of a young man born without pain receptors who longs to defeat 100 opponents in a kumite tournament. Meanwhile, SRK is currently finishing post-production work on his ambitious 'Zero' which is being produced and directed by Anand L Rai. The film will have SRK playing a dwarf and co-stars Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Abhay Deol in key roles. The film will be releasing in December 2018. (With PTI inputs)

Shah Rukh Khan to start working on Rakesh Sharma biopic from February 2019

There were reports that Aamir Khan will soon be seen playing Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma in a new biopic. But now, reports&nbsp;suggest&nbsp;that Shah Rukh Khan and not Aamir has been roped in to play the lead role.

The film is being produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and directed by Mahesh Mathai. According to a report in <a href="https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/181217/shah-rukh-khan-replaces-aamir-khan-in-rakesh-sharmas-biopic.html">Deccan Chronicle</a>, Aamir himself suggested SRK to take up the role. &quot;Aamir strongly recommended the Rakesh Sharma biopic to Shah Rukh as a script worth walking that extra mile for. More so, since Aamir intends to devote a substantial period of his time to a very dear project of his, presumably the Mahabharat, and has stopped accepting any other assignments currently,&quot; said a source close to the film. 
 
SRK has already signed the film and filming will begin early next year and has been titled as Salute. Interestingly, SRK has earlier played a NASA scientist in Ashutosh Gowarikar&#39;s Swades which is considered one of the actor&#39;s best performances till date. Let&#39;s hope King Khan brings in the same charm to Salute as well.&nbsp;

Aamir was initially approached to play the lead role.

There were reports that Aamir Khan will soon be seen playing Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma in a new biopic. But now, reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan and not Aamir has been roped in to play the lead role. The film is being produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and directed by Mahesh Mathai. According to a report in Deccan Chronicle, Aamir himself suggested SRK to take up the role. "Aamir strongly recommended the Rakesh Sharma biopic to Shah Rukh as a script worth walking that extra mile for. More so, since Aamir intends to devote a substantial period of his time to a very dear project of his, presumably the Mahabharat, and has stopped accepting any other assignments currently," said a source close to the film. SRK has already signed the film and filming will begin early next year and has been titled as Salute. Interestingly, SRK has earlier played a NASA scientist in Ashutosh Gowarikar's Swades which is considered one of the actor's best performances till date. Let's hope King Khan brings in the same charm to Salute as well.

Shah Rukh Khan, not Aamir, to play Rakesh Sharma in a new biopic