Salman Khan to play Sikh cop in untitled film co-starring Aayush Sharma

In his career span of more than three decades, Salman Khan has donned the police uniform multiple times. The superstar was seen as a cop in movies namely Patthar Ke Phool, Auzaar, Garv, Wanted and one of his most loved character, Dabangg series. Now as per reports in Mumbai Mirror, Salman is all set to be seen playing the role of police in Abhiraj Minawala of LoveYatri fame's upcoming directorial.

Yes, in the film, Khan will be seen as a Sikh cop and will don a turban and a heavy bearded look. The movie also has Salman's brother-in-law and actor Aayush Sharma, who plays a North Indian gangster. Talking about it, a source told the tabloid, "Salman has played cops before, but what excited him about this one is that he’s a Sikh cop. He will be growing a beard for real and wears a turban. He will undergo multiple look tests next week with his team."

However, there will be only one leading lady, who will be paired opposite Aayush. Talking about the same, the source further said, "However, this time around, there won’t be an actress opposite Salman. His is an honest, upright, no-nonsense cop on a mission. However, the hunt is on for a leading lady for Aayush, a gangster on the run. He will sport a rugged look and will bulk up for the role since Salman and he has several confrontations."

The untitled film is likely to go on floors in May and talking more about it, the source added, "Salman has allotted bulk dates for the shoot and he is looking at a year-end or early 2021 release. It will wrap up by September following which he moves on to Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali."