Shah Rukh Khan has turned down a film from Percept Pictures that would have required him to play controversial Indian Premiere League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi.
The film, Commissioner, is based on the life of Lalit Modi.
Khan declined the role for the very reason it was offered to him - he is associated with IPL as owner of the league team, Kolkata Knight Riders. Khan doesn't want to get mired in any controversies surrounding the league.
Percept Picture's head honcho Shailendra Singh told Mumbai Mirror, "Actually, Lalit Modi himself asked Shah Rukh but he declined. Shah Rukh said that he is very busy with his home production RA.One and hence unable."
Ajay Devgan has since been approached for the role, which was earlier also offered to Irrfan Khan.
"Feelers have been sent to Ajay. We would love to have him on board. We have the investments team in place and we are committed to do this film," Singh added.
The film was to be directed by Madhur Bhandarkar but a Mumbai Mirror source says Madhur too did not want to be part of this film as it is too controversial. Shamin Desai (Raftaar) will now direct the film.
Sridhar Raghavan (Khaki, Apharan) has written the script.
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