'Log Tag Karte The Actresses Ke Saath Vaha Pe': Shoaib Akhtar Reveals Why He Rejected Salman Khan's Bollywood Film Offer
Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar revealed why he turned down an opportunity to work in a Bollywood film offered by Salman Khan . The ‘Rawalpindi Express’ said he had considered entering the Hindi film industry when relations between India and Pakistan were more cordial, but eventually decided that he could not manage careers in both cricket and cinema. Speaking about his Bollywood offers,…
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar disclosed the reason behind his refusal of a Bollywood film offer from Salman Khan. The 'Rawalpindi Express' explained that he had entertained the idea of venturing into the Hindi film industry when India and Pakistan enjoyed better relations. However, he eventually opted not to pursue dual careers in cricket and cinema.
During an appearance on Tabish Hashmi's show, Akhtar mentioned that he was approached for the role of a gangster in a film, although he wasn't cast as Emraan Hashmi's character. He also confirmed that Salman Khan had offered him a role in a movie. Nonetheless, Akhtar declined the offer due to his desire to maintain a focus solely on cricket instead of dividing his time between professional sports and the film industry.
He highlighted the difficulties of juggling both careers, such as the physical demands and the pressure to make films successful. Akhtar emphasized the impracticality of managing two separate industries, stating, "I couldn’t survive in two parallel worlds. I would play cricket for six or seven months and then spend six or seven months shooting.
People would always tag me with women there." Despite rejecting the opportunity, Akhtar praised Salman Khan for his personality and philanthropic efforts. The cricketer admitted that he physically resembled Salman Khan, but commended the Bollywood star for being a better person. Akhtar expressed his desire for a biopic on his life, stating that the decision should be left to his fans and filmmakers, with Salman Khan as his preferred choice for the lead role.
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