Not Rakesh Sharma biopic. Shah Rukh Khan to feature next in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film?

Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently filming for Zero, had earlier revealed that he will think of his next project only after he completes Aanand L Rai’s directorial which will wrap in a month. But now it seems, SRK already has another ace up his sleeves. 

Recent reports suggested that the superstar has been roped in for the Rakesh Sharma biopic, which Aamir Khan opted out of. However, as per a report in Mid-Day, SRK is already in advanced talks with Padmaavat filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his next.

“Not many know that Shah Rukh and Bhansali have been in talks for long. During a recent meeting, the director narrated his script to him. It is a fictional love story with a period setting. While Shah Rukh has given his nod in principle, the project is facing a road block by way of its female lead. Though the names of a few leading ladies are being thrown around, Bhansali is yet to zero in on an actress.”, a source revealed to the daily.

Bhansali wishes that the project goes on floors this year itself. “By the look of things at the moment, SRK will finish Zero and start Bhansali’s film. Salute will start only in January next year.”, the source added.

Meanwhile, the buzz was that Shah Rukh will shoot for Salute from September to November, take a break for the promotions of Zero and then resume Salute early January 2019. 

Well, we wait for any official confirmation from the actor’s end.