Singer-actor Umair Jaswal made a big announcement a few months ago by revealing that he was all set to play Shoaib Akhtar in Rawalpindi Express biopic. However, he has opted out of the film following the creative and personal reasons. 

The ‘Sami Meri Waar’ singer took to his Instagram handle and announced his disassociation from the movie. He however wished good luck to everyone involved in the movie: 

This is what he posted: 

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Pertinent to note that the artist earlier this year said that he was honored to be part of the movie. 

He announced the news along sharing the poster of himself wearing Akhtar’s number 14 jersey. 

“I’m honored to play the living legend, Mr. Shoaib Akhtar on the big screen in Rawalpindi Express with Allah’s blessings may we succeed in our endeavors. We look forward to bringing to you a first of its kind biopic film worthy of worldwide recognition,”

The biopic of Akhtar will be the first foreign film about a Pakistani sports personality and will be released on 16th November 2023.

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