Kolkata: Rajkummar Rao is set to feature in the eagerly anticipated biopic on Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket captain. The development was confirmed by Ganguly, who said scheduling conflicts could delay its release by more than a year.
Talking to reporters in Bardhaman on Thursday, Ganguly said, “To the best of my knowledge, the role is being played by Rajkummar Rao, but there are some date issues, so it will take time before the film comes out.”
The biopic, together with the breather, will follow Ganguly and also the information & the dirt of his life & unassuming years of cricket, his most favourite over engineering, the newspaper future of Indian cricket signature gun linger, as well as his powerful, outspoken & competitive million bucks leadership style, which swung the Indian team to the most excessive business of world cricket. The upcoming film will highlight his struggle, his wins, and what he brought to Indian cricket— his story woven in celluloid.
Having someone as versatile as Rajkummar Rao in the titular role is truly exciting for both cricket and cinema fans. Still, we haven’t yet received any official word on the movie’s release window or supporting cast.