Akshay Kumar Wanted to Play MS Dhoni in His Upcoming Biopic

Before Sushant Singh Rajput was approached, apparently Akshay Kumar was keen to play the role of the Indian skipper.

Akshay Kumar in a still from Shaukeens. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)

MS Dhoni- The Untold Story, has been in the news ever since the film was announced. After the launch of the poster and the teaser, the film has picked up even more mileage. But as it turns out, much before Sushant Singh Rajput was approached to star in the film to essay Dhoni’s part, Akshay Kumar was keen to play the role of the Indian skipper.

Kumar recently confessed in an interview that he was very eager to star in the biopic and even started talks with the film’s director. However, things didn’t work out for the khiladi and Sushant Singh Rajput bagged the part.