Ranveer Singh will be the latest actor to take on the role of Don, in the third film in Farhan Akhtar’s franchise.Created by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, “Don” (1978), directed by Chandra Barot, starred Amitabh Bachchan in dual roles – that of a ruthless mafia don and his look alike Vijay, a slum-dweller who is brought in by the police to masquerade as the gang leader after his death.
Source: Ranveer Singh Steps Into Shah Rukh Khan’s Shoes as ‘Don’ – Variety