Shah Rukh Khan
has signed doing the biopic on
Rakesh Sharma
, which is titled as “Salute.” It was reported that either
Kareena Kapoor Khan
or
Vaani Kapoor
or
Priyanka Chopra
would be playing against Shahrukh Khan in that movie. But, the latest reports reveal that it will be
Bhumi Pednekar
, who would pair SRK in the film. The biopic will have both the professional side and also the personal side of Rakesh Sharma. The movie will be directed by
Mahesh Mathai
. The shooting will start in November and the preparations will be made in October. At present, Shah Rukh Khan has been busy promoting his movie “
Zero
,” which is directed by “
Aanand L Rai
.” Before roping in Shah Rukh Khan for Salute, the makers’ choice was
Aamir Khan
. Due to some creative differences, Aamir Khan didn't sign the project and Shahrukh was brought on board.