Legendary Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar revealed the name of a Bollywood star who should play his biopic. Shoaib Akhtar wants Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to play his role in his biopic. The former speedster once threatened top batsmen with his thunderbolt pace. Moreover, he is also a controversial figure in cricket. He was widely known as the “bad boy” of Pakistan cricket. Recently, he talked about his biopic. He wants another “bad boy” Salman Khan to play his role.

Shoaib Akhtar Wants Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan To Play His Role In His Biopic

Additionally, the “Rawalpindi Express” is renowned for his mesmerizing pace. He is undoubtedly one of the best pacers ever graced this game. Besides, he took 444 wickets in 224 international appearances. Even after leaving the pitch in 2011, he is still a very popular figure in cricket. For instance, he has a massive 2 million subscribers on YoutTube.

On the other hand, in a recent interview with IANS, Shoaib talked about his biopic. The former speedster asked who he wants to play his biopic. He responded it’s up to filmmakers and fans. But, he also indicates if it’s up to him, then he should choose Salman Khan to play his biopic.

Furthermore, Shoaib thinks if his life journey is interesting and inspiring enough, then he has no problem seeing a movie about him.

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.

Moreover, if that happens, Shoaib cleared that his preference is one and only Salman Khan.

I’d like to see Salman Khan playing my role in the biopic if that happens.

Shoaib Akhtar Wants Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan To Play His Role In His Biopic
Shoaib choose to Salman to play his biopic

Meanwhile, Shoaib and Salman both endured a controversial lifestyle in their career journey. Interestingly, both maintain a good friendship for a long time. Shoaib also visits Salman’s house numerous times when he visited India. The 44-year-old pacer even wished good luck when Salman went to jail for “Blackbuck Case“.

Salman Khan’s attachment with sports

As Shoaib makes his preference, it has to be said that Salman has a long connection with sports. He is an avid cricketer in his personal life. The “Dabbang” of Bollywood even the organizer of the “Celebrity Cricket League“. Moreover, he also acted in the superhit sports drama “Sultan” in 2016.

However, time will tell whether the film will happen or not.

Other reports on this topic:

  • Shoaib Akhtar wants Salman Khan to play his role if a biopic is made on him – Crictoday
  • Want Salman Khan to play me in my biopic: Shoaib Akhtar – HT

In addition, Shoaib Akhtar has almost 2 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. He is now participating in pre-match and post-match analysis regularly. Besides, the Rawalpindi Express will be seen on the small screen very soon judging the comedy show with the former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh.