The changing faces of Rakesh Sharma in the cinematic adaptation of the former astronaut's biopic has left cinephiles scratching their heads. While first choice Aamir Khan was caught unaware when prodded about reports of Shah Rukh Khan stepping away from the film - even insisting that an official announcement from SRK be awaited before jumping to conclusions - another portal suggested producer Ronnie Screwvala's blue-eyed boy Vicky Kaushal may slip into the role.

Screwvala has previously backed Kaushal-starrers Love Per Square Foot, and Uri: The Surgical Strike. However, in a previous interview to mid-day, SRK had spoken about his role, stating, "I maintain a certain arrogance about [fictional] roles.