Aamir Khan opts out of astronaut Rakesh Sharma's biopic. Here's why

There had been much buzz about Aamir Khan essaying the role of astronaut Rakesh Sharma in Mahesh Mathai's directorial, Salute. The film was being co-produced by Aamir and Siddharth Roy Kapur films.

However, an industry insider told India Today, that Aamir will no longer be a part of the project. Aamir is planning to dedicate the next decade of his life to a series of films, which will be part of a franchise.
After wrapping up Thugs of Hindostan, Aamir was meant to start work on Salute. He has now bowed out of the biopic, and will work on his home production.

Aamir was last seen in Secret Superstar, along with his Dangal co-star, Zaira Wasim.