Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra is in a dilemma about whom to cast as Milkha

Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra is in a dilemma about whom to cast as Milkha Singh in Bhag Milkha Bhag. While the filmmaker wants Abhishek Bachchan to play the title role, Milkha Singh himself insists that Akshay Kumar would be the ideal choice.

“I strongly feel that my role should be played by Akshay Kumar. Being a Punjab da puttar, he has the right physique and also acts well,” Milkha says.

But a source says, “The fact is that Rakeysh Mehra doesn’t want to take a final call till he and Prasoon Joshi, who is the film’s story, screenplay and dialogue writer, have finalised the script.”

When asked if he wants Abhishek to play the lead role, Rakeysh Mehra says, “It’s too early to speak about who will play the role. Nothing has been finalised yet.” Bhag Milkha Bhag is scheduled to go on the floors next year.