Shoaib Akhtar announces launch of his biopic "Rawalpindi Express"

The world's fastest bowler and former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has announced that his biopic "Rawalpindi Express" is in the making.

Sharing the news on his social media platforms, Akhtar shared the motion poster of the film.

"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 ride you’ve never taken before. First foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman. Controversially yours, Shoaib Akhtar," wrote Akhtar on Twitter.

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 ride you've never taken before. First foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman.

Controversially yours,
Shoaib Akhtar pic.twitter.com/3tIgBLvTZn

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 24, 2022

The film is being directed by Faraz Qaiser under the banner of Qfilmproductions. Faraz also shared his two cents on this mega announcement on his social media platforms as well.

"An idea that came in 2016, has finally come to life. The poster for my first feature film is now out!" wrote the director on his Instagram story.

The launch date of the film is said to be November 16, 2023. Additional details are yet to be revealed.