Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Saturday took to Twitter and introduced that he was dissociating himself from his upcoming biopic ‘The Rawalpindi Express.’ He added that ‘failure to resolve disagreements amicably and fixed contractual violations” had led him to take this choice.
“Very sadly, I would like to inform all of you that after careful consideration of months, I have decided to dissociate myself from the film Rawalpindi Express & its makers by terminating the agreement through my management and legal team. Definitely, it was a dream project and I tried a lot to prevent and stay in the boat but unfortunately, things were not going well. Failure to resolve disagreements amicably and constant contractual violations finally resulted in us cutting ties with them. Therefore I have left the project after complying with all legal protocols of revoking the rights to the story of my life. Severe legal action will be taken if the makers continue to make biography film and use my name and life story events in any way ” Shoaib mentioned.
Akhtar, who represented his nation in 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 15 T20Is was famend for his breathtaking pace and the file of the quickest recorded supply within the historical past of cricket – 161kmph.
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— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) January 21, 2023
The movie is directed by Muhammad Faraz Qaiser, written by Qaiser Nawaz and produced underneath the banner of Q Films Productions. The Pakistan pacer had shared a movement poster of the movie in July final 12 months. “Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic, “RAWALPINDI EXPRESS – Running against the odds” You’re in for a experience you’ve by no means taken earlier than. First international movie a couple of Pakistani Sportsman. Controversially yours, Shoaib Akhtar” – Akhtar had mentioned on Twitter again then.
Akhtar had additionally revealed that his well-known 100mph supply will probably be proven within the movie and Australian speedster Brett Lee is anticipated to play a cameo within the film.
