Salman Khan to play Boxer in YRF's 'Sultan'

Bollywood 'Dabangg' Salman Khan is undoubtedly one of the busiest actors in B-town. The 'Kick' actor is currently working on Sooraj Barjatya's "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" and  Kabir Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. Recently, Salman has given his nod to star in a film titled 'Sultan' to be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar for Yash Raj Films.  Buzz is that Deepika will share screen opposite Salman in this crazy project. Reportedly, Salman will be seen playing a 40-year old boxer in ‘Sultan’ which is slated to hit the theatres on Eid next year.

A source reveals, "In Sultan, Salman plays the title role of a 40-year old boxer. It'd require a huge amount of preparation. Salman would have to change his entire physique and body language. It'd entail many months of a strict exercise regime and a new diet control so he can acquire a boxer's body. With his heavy commitments, Salman is not sure how he will be able to give Sultan the time attention and single-minded focus it requires."

Interestingly, Aamir Khan is getting ready to play a wrestler on Nitish Tiwari's 'Dangal' and Akshay Kumar plays a boxer in Karan Malhotra's Brothers and Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly will be seen boxing as a street fighter in Bombay Velvet.