Sher Khan: Varun Dhawan or Tiger Shroff can replace Salman Khan

Salman Khan will soon be seen with Sohail Khan in Tubelight. Meanwhile, Sohail has hinted that Sher Khan may feature Tiger Shroff or Varun Dhawan instead of Salman.

Salman Khan is currently busy working on Kabir Khan’s Tubelight and will soon start working on Ali Abbas Zafar’s Tiger Zinda Hai. It was also rumoured that will he will feature in brother Sohail Khan’s ambitious project Sher Khan. Sohail, however, has claimed Salman is yet to be finalised for the film that has been under wraps for four years now.

Actor Salman Khan, allegedly involved in 1998 blackbuck poaching arrives to present before a Jodhpur court on Jan 27. (IANS)

According to rumours, Salman will play a specially-abled man in the film. (Facebook)

Indian Express quoted Sohail Khan saying, “The casting hasn’t begun as of now and Salman bhai hasn’t been signed yet. We will begin approaching actors once the characters are prepared.”

A physically challenged participant along with Bollywood producer and actor Sohail Khan during the 11th edition car rally for blinds at National Sports Club in South Mumbai on Sunday. (PTI)

The filmmaker-actor also said there are possibilities that Varun Dhawan or Tiger Shroff is roped in for the movie. “If it is a mature character, then it will be Salman bhai but if the guy is young then we will approach someone younger — actors like Varun Dhawan or Tiger Shroff. But nothing has been finalised as of now,” said Sohail.

Directed by Kabir Khan, Tubelight also marks the Bollywood debut of Chinese star Zhu Zhu. (Facebook)

Interestingly, Sohail will be seen alongside Salman in Tubelight. “I don’t think I am allowed to talk about it but it is a small role. I play his brother. There are some four-five scenes with him and the rest are with the other cast members. It was great to be sharing screen space with Salman bhai after a long time.” Sohail said.

Tubelight will also see a guest appearance by Shah Rukh Khan.

Tubelight is Salman’s third movie with director Kabir Khan after Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015). It also stars Chinese actor Zhu Zhu.

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