Sare Jahaan Se Acha writer has confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan is still part of the Rakesh Sharma biopic. The film is based on the first Indian astronaut in space.

The bombing of Zero at the box office has stirred up a lot of confusion about Shah Rukh Khan's next film, Saare Jahaan Se Acha. Though Shah Rukh Khan had only hinted being a part of the film, there was a rumour that he had quit it altogether and that he was focussing on Don 3.

However, Anjum Rajabali, writer of Sare Jahaan Se Acha rubbished the reports and said, "It is fake news." In short, SRK isn't leaving the biopic anytime soon and is prepping to play the famous pilot, who was the first Indian to travel to space. SRK had spoken about this earlier and said that he would do the film, when the script is ready.

Aamir Khan was offered the lead role of the film, but due to work commitments, the actor recommended SRK's name for the role. Talking to daily, SRK had also said, "I thank Aamir, who was to do the film for calling me and telling me about the role as it would suit me. I will try and spend time with Rakesh Sharma."

SRK's previous film Zero had bombed at the box office and could barely cross Rs 150 crore. Even his Jab Harry Met Sejal had crashed and burned. It's much to be hoped for whether Sara Jahaan Se Acha will redeem SRK and his career.

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