The long-in-the planning biopic on astronaut Rakesh Sharma is ready to take off again. Trade sources say that Bhumi Pednekar is now being considered as the female lead in Salute, which stars Shah Rukh Khan.

Earlier, Priyanka Chopra was to essay Rakesh Sharma's wife's character in the biopic. When asked about Shah Rukh Khan has already given a nod to the film, Mrs future Nick Jonas said: "I don't know. I haven't got any confirmations. I haven't spoken to Sid (producer Siddharth Roy Kapur) or Mahesh sir. As soon as I know, I will see."