Acclaimed Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao will portray the role of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly in an upcoming biopic.
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Confirming the news, Ganguly said there are some issues related to scheduling dates for the film.
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The cricketer was interacting with the media in Bardhaman on Thursday.
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“From what I’ve heard, Rajkummar Rao will play the role (the titular role), but there are issues of dates, so it will take more than a year to hit the screens,” the cricketer said.
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The biopic, which has in the news for some time, will follow the journey of Sourav Ganguly, who is often credited with transforming the Indian cricket team.
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Rajkummar Rao, known for his versatility and extraordinary acting skills, has been picked to bring Ganguly’s life and career alive on the big screen.
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Fans of both, Rao as well as Ganguly, are excited about the news even though the project is still in the initial stages.
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Further details about the film, including its release date and other cast members, are yet to be disclosed.
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Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajkummar Rao will be seen next in โBhool Chuk Maafโ, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi. Besides that, the actor also has the gangster drama โMaalikโ in his pipeline, set for a theatrical release on June 20 this year.