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    "editor1": "<p><strong>New Delhi, July 7 (CRICKETNMORE):<\/strong> Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as &#39;Rawalpindi Express&#39;, says it is for his fans and filmmakers to decide whether a film based on his life should be made or not. But he wants Bollywood&#39;s superstar Salman Khan to play his role &ldquo;in the biopic, if that happens&rdquo;.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>From &quot;Bhaag Milkha, Bhaag&quot; to &quot;Mary Kom&quot; to &ldquo;Sultan&rdquo; and &ldquo;Azhar&rdquo;, biopics on sports stars seem to be the flavour of the season in Bollywood. And Shoaib Akhtar, who will be seen judging an upcoming comedy show &quot;Indian Mazak League&quot;, agrees with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;I know that is the trend these days, but I am no one to decide that. If people think that my life is interesting and inspiring, then they can make a movie out of it. If not, then let it be. It is for fans and filmmakers to decide,&rdquo; Akhtar told a news agency in an email interview from Rawalpindi, Pakistan.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>And should that happen, Akhtar has his preference. &ldquo;I&rsquo;d like to see Salman Khan playing my role in the biopic, if that happens.&rdquo;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>For now, Akhtar will be seen on the small screen only judging the comedy show with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The show will go on air on Life OK channel soon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Agency<\/p>\r\n",
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