Another ex-Indian cricketer’s biopic in pipeline; Legendary captain Sourav Ganguly will soon be portrayed on big screen

Bollywood and cricket have always gone hand in hand. Both are massively celebrated in India. Sports biopics are guaranteed success in Indian cinema as they can easily connect with people. Biopics, especially related to cricket, are a hit formula as Indian fans treat this beautiful sport as a religion and some even idolise their favourite cricketers. Bollywood is all set to present another former Indian cricketer’s biopic – legendary captain Sourav Ganguly.

‘Chakda Express’, the biopic of former India women’s cricketer Jhulan Goswami starring Anushka Sharma – is the upcoming film that all sports-movie lovers are waiting for. To add much to their excitement, another major update came up from the Bollywood sphere that Ayushmann Khurrana is set to portray Ganguly on the silver screen.

Reportedly, the film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane is being produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. However, it is not clear whether the actor for the lead role has been confirmed or not. According to the latest reports, Khurrana may play the part, but multiple names have been roped in, including Ranbir Kapoor.

“Producers Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, who are producing this film under their Luv Films banner, have hit a six by bringing together Ayushmann Khurrana and Vikramaditya Motwane. Both have established themselves as formidable forces with an incredible body of work throughout the years,” a source close to the development claimed.

“Ayushmann, also a left-handed batsman like Ganguly, is a perfect fit for his biopic, while Motwane has already proven his mastery with films such as Udaan, Lootera, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero, and Jubilee. Stakeholders are fired up and gung-ho about the kind of cinematic masterpiece they are set to create together. The film will officially be announced soon,” the source added.

As per reports, the actor-singer has been in talks for the film since last year and is the first choice of crew members. When asked about the project, Khurrana told Pinkvilla, “We have to make an official announcement whenever and whatever that happens.”

Regardless of the actor, Ganguly’s biopic will surely break box office records thanks to his heroics for Team India over the years. Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s biopic ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’ was a super hit. Ganguly’s cricketing career has been filled with many enthralling moments and fans are eagerly waiting to see his portrayal on the big screen.