Acclaimed Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao will portray the role of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly in an upcoming biopic.
Confirming the news, Ganguly said there are some issues related to scheduling dates for the film.
The cricketer was interacting with the media in Bardhaman on Thursday.
"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.
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.
Fans of both, Rao as well as Ganguly, are excited about the news even though the project is still in the initial stages.
Further details about the film, including its release date and other cast members, are yet to be disclosed.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajkummar Rao will be seen next in ‘Bhool Chuk Maaf’, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi. Besides that, the actor also has the gangster drama ‘Maalik’ in his pipeline, set for a theatrical release on June 20 this year.
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