Sourav Ganguly, undoubtedly one of India’s finest cricket captains, has left an indelible mark on Indian cricket with his highly successful tenure. Recent reports suggest that the incredibly versatile Bollywood actor, Ayushmann Khurrana, is set to portray the iconic former Indian captain in an upcoming biopic.
Sourav Ganguly, undoubtedly one of India’s finest cricket captains, has left an indelible stamp on the nation’s cricketing history. His path, from a debut century at the legendary Lord’s cricket ground to leading India to memorable victories like the NatWest triumph and the 2003 World Cup final, is a monument to his tremendous career. It’s little wonder that he gets unshakable affection and devotion from cricket fans across India.
Excitement has been brewing among fans ever since Ganguly disclosed that a biopic about his life is in the works. The burning question on everyone’s mind has been who would walk into the shoes of this cricketing legend. The anticipation looks to be finally easing, with speculations claiming that the highly brilliant Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to take up the role.
In the realm of Bollywood, Ayushmann Khurrana is regarded as one of the finest performers, and the idea of him portraying Sourav Ganguly in the biography is generating immense expectation and excitement among fans and cinephiles alike.
There were earlier doubts soaring over who would get the part, with Ayushmann and Ranbir Kapoor’s names in the mix. However, a midday report in May clearly indicated that Ayushmann had secured the part. Now, as per certain media reports, filming for the movie is set to commence in December, with Aishwarya Rai Rajinikanth at the helm.
Ayushmann, recognized for his extraordinary ability as an actor, is going to take on this thrilling biography. The shooting is slated to take off in December, providing him a solid two months to immerse himself in the character. Notably, the former Indian cricket captain is also deeply involved in this endeavor.