Amidst a whirlwind of legal disputes between the cricketing legend Shoaib Akhtar and the creators of his biopic, the official first-look teaser for “Rawalpindi Express” has taken the film industry by storm. Notably, the teaser arrives with a major casting change, as Mirza Gohar Rasheed replaces Umair Jaswal to portray the iconic fast bowler.
The protagonist — Mirza Gohar Rasheed
The teaser, which races by at an electrifying pace, thrusts Rasheed into the spotlight as he embodies the essence of Shoaib Akhtar. The teaser’s tagline, “Running against the odds,” echoes the challenges Akhtar overcame in his illustrious career.
Spanning an impressive 47 locations over 68 days of shooting, the film boasts a stellar cast including Faran Tahir, Saleem Mairaj, Raheela Agha, Salman Shahid, Shafqat Cheema, and more. However, the spotlight remains on Rasheed, who takes on the titular role with aplomb.
Also read: Umair Jaswal Steps Away From Shoaib Akhtar’s Biopic “Rawalpindi Express” Due To Personal Reasons
Interestingly, Shoaib Akhtar himself earlier announced a legal stay order against the very biopic that shares his life story. This order halts the film’s production and release pending the final verdict of the ongoing lawsuit. This captivating turn of events adds an extra layer of intrigue to the already highly anticipated film.
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