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The much awaited biopic on the iconic Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has finally been announced and goes on floor soon with an aim to capture the spirit of his glorious cricketing career and his personal struggles. Directed by Ravi Bhagchandka, the movie has been produced by T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar and the movie is all set to capture the inspiring journey of the cricketer turned terrorist, Singh. As to the lead actor, his identity remains a mystery, though people are already discussing who will portray this legendary cricketer. This article also looks at the favorites for the position and goes into the interesting aspects of this upcoming movie homage to one of India’s most cherished sportsmen.
Who is Going to Act in the Yuvraj Singh Biography?
The announcement of the biopic has given rise to a lot of discussions as to who would be the right actor to play Yuvraj Singh. The makers are yet to finalize the lead actor, however, there are some big names from Bollywood that are in consideration for the same. Here are the top five contenders:
a) Ranbir Kapoor: Yuvraj Singh the cricketer himself has said that he would like Ranbir Kapoor to portray him in the movie. The cricketer was able to watch Kapoor in the latest movie ‘Animal’ and feels that he would be ideal for the part. Kapoor is a versatile actor who can get lost in his characters and this makes him a contender.
b) Ranveer Singh: This versatile actor can easily slip into different characters and hence can be cast for the role. His last performance as Kapil Dev in the movie ‘’83 proved how he can do justice to the portrayal of cricketing icons. Due to his passion and commitment towards his roles, he can be a good candidate for portraying Yuvraj’s character.
c) Siddhant Chaturvedi: In 2020, Yuvraj Singh said that Siddhant Chaturvedi could portray him in a biopic. The ‘Gully Boy’ star is gaining popularity and has a great acting potential that makes him an intriguing candidate for the part. Chaturvedi’s versatility of portrayal of characters could add a dimension to Yuvraj on the screen.
d) Ayushmann Khurrana: Ayushmann Khurrana like Yuvraj Singh was born in Chandigarh. Khurrana’s acting skills and his capacity to depict normal characters might have positioned him well to take up the position. But there are speculations that he may be involved in another cricket based film, which may be based on the life of Sourav Ganguly.
e) Varun Dhawan: Varun Dhawan has the looks and the talent to pull off the character. Perhaps, he would have to tone up to be as muscular as Yuvraj, yet, Dhawan’s talent in engaging the audiences could be an added advantage to the character.
The Transition From The Cricket Ground To The Big Screen
The announcement of Yuvraj Singh’s biopic is another feather in the cap of the trend of sports biopics in Bollywood. Following the success of films like “MS Dhoni: This project is similar to “The Untold Story” and ‘83,” and it seeks to tell the story of Yuvraj’s cricketing career and his fight against cancer.
Key aspects of Yuvraj’s life that the biopic is expected to cover include:
- The journey of Anrich Nortje as a cricketing sensation
- The six sixes off the last over in the 2007 T20 World Cup
- His decisive contribution in the World Cup win of India in 2011
- His fight against cancer and subsequent coming back to cricket
What the film holds in store for the audience is Yuvraj’s journey of triumph and survival, off the field as well as on.
The Team Behind the Biopic
The project brings together a formidable team of producers and creative minds:
Bhushan Kumar: The head of the T-Series is famous for funding great and relevant movies.
Ravi Bhagchandka: Bhagchandka has worked on sports documentaries and has previously worked on the movie “Sachin: A Billion Dreams”.
Casting of a biopic on Yuvraj Singh has evoked a lot of interest among the fans of cricket as well as the lovers of movies. When the project progresses, the focus will be turned to the choice of the actor for the main character. Whoever gets selected, the movie will be a blockbuster biopic of one of India’s most adored cricketers and his roller-coaster ride to stardom.This biopic has the capability to entertain and motivate the audience and thus it can be a good addition to the list of sports films in Bollywood. When the production starts, fans look forward to more news on this much-awaited movie that will adapt the life of Yuvraj Singh on the big screen.
