After all the hype, the biopic on Sourav Ganguly is finally happening and Rajkummar Rao will play the iconic cricketer.
Ganguly himself confirmed the news, putting all the rumors to rest. However, due to scheduling issues, the film will take over a year to release.
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Fans are waiting for a cinematic tribute to one of India’s greatest captains.From Kolkata’s maidans to 21 Test victories and the 2003 World Cup final, Ganguly’s career is legendry.
The film will cover his 18,575 international runs, his aggressive captaincy and his impact on Indian cricket.
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Reports suggest it will also cover his administrative roles as BCCI President and his influence on Cricket Association of Bengal.
Ranbir Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana were initially in consideration but Rajkummar Rao was chosen.
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He has the ability to get under the skin of real-life characters (Shahid and Omerta) and can bring intensity to the role.
He can portray resilience and that’s why he’s the perfect choice to play Ganguly’s fearless self.
Sports biopics can be tricky, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and 83 worked, others didn’t.
The biggest challenge here will be to show Ganguly’s rebelliousness, his controversies including the Greg Chappell fallout and his Lord’s shirt-waving moment.
If done right, this can be a benchmark for sports films in Bollywood.Rajkummar is currently busy with Maalik and Bhul Chuk Maaf, the biopic is still in early stages.
Reports suggest the team has already met Ganguly at Eden Gardens, so the groundwork has begun.
If done well, this will be a powerful tribute to a cricketing icon who changed Indian cricket with his leadership and attitude. Fans will have to wait but the expectations are high!
