‘Rawalpindi Categorical – A Shoaib Akhtar Biopic’ teaser launched

In an absurd flip of occasions, the official first look teaser for Rawalpindi Categorical – A Shoaib Akhtar Biopic has dropped amidst a authorized tiff between the topic of the movie and its makers. Some main modifications may be seen, with Mirza Gohar Rasheed stepping in to play the cricketing legend as an alternative of Umair Jaswal. 

A swift-paced teaser accompanies this sudden announcement, whereby Rasheed takes centre stage because the alleged Akhtar. A journey of childhood struggles, battles with quite a few parts, and an increase to success may be mapped by means of the official first look. Nevertheless, with an intense soundscape accompanying the teaser, one can not assist however really feel that the “biopic” could be a extremely dramatized model of occasions. 

Sure scenes from the teaser remind certainly one of Ranbir Kapoor’s Sanju, whereas different scenes make one marvel how genuine the narrative goals to be. Shot over 47 places over 68 days, the road, “Operating in opposition to the chances” accompanies the official title. The forged consists of Faran Tahir, Saleem Mairaj, Raheela Agha, Salman Shahid, Shafqat Cheema, Usman Peerzada, Umer Aalam, Hamza Khawaja, Rabita Ali, Faiza Khan, Omair Rana, Adnan Shah Tipu, Rahim Pardesi, Hammad Siddique, Baatin Farouqi, with the titular character being performed by Rasheed.

That is particularly intriguing given the truth that Akhtar himself introduced not too long ago that he obtained a keep order in opposition to the makers of his supposed biopic. The order prohibits the filming and launch of the movie till the ultimate resolution of the aforementioned lawsuit. “I’ve secured a keep order in opposition to the filming and launch of the supposed biopic being made on my life by a sure group of individuals,” mentioned the famed cricketer in his social media submit. He additionally warned that any individual concerned within the undertaking ought to concentrate on the illegality of their actions and the potential reputational loss they might face.

A discover from Akhtar’s lawyer was connected to the Instagram story to offer additional readability on the matter. The discover states that the court docket, by means of its order dated June 22, 2023, has restrained the producer of the biopic, titled Rawalpindi Categorical, from capturing, filming, and releasing any a part of the movie to any media platform, together with social media and cinema, till a closing resolution is reached within the ongoing authorized battle.

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