01/22Saif Ali Khan: A biopic on father Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi is unlikely

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With Mary Kom and Milkha Singh’s stories already being captured on the big screen, it seems that biopics are quite the rage of the moment. One cricketer who deserves to have a biopic, is none other than Saif Ali Khan’s father and former cricketer Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. Speaking to DNA, the actor said that a biopic on his father’s life seemed quite unlikely and that he felt that it was beyond his reach. Adding to it, Saif quipped that he was really hoping that it wasn’t some terrible person who would make a biopic on his father’s life.

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02/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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Mohammad Azharuddin has finally found his Sangeeta Bijlani, in reel life. The biopic, with Emraan Hashmi playing the cricketer, has been hunting for a suitable actress to play his second biwi for months and has now got the thumbs up from Nargis Fakhri, as reported by Mumbai Mirror. Nargis was quoted in the report as saying that, "I'm intrigued by the story, both excited and nervous. Azhar is a new space for me to explore, a new challenge for me." While the actress hasn't watched any of the films that Sangeeta was a part of, she plans to spend evenings catching up on all of them. She has bought the DVDs for the same. The role got the thumbs down from other actresses like Kareena Kapoor and Jacqueline Fernandez but that doesn't deter her. “If I like something I say yes, if I don't I say no. It makes life easy when you trust yourself with your decisions and not worry about what others are doing. I'm very pleased to be a part of this film," says Nargis in the report.

While it is now confirmed that Nargis will play Sangeeta in the film, know which actor will play Navjyot Singh Sidhu in the film...readmore

03/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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Manjot Singh, who was applauded for his role in Fukrey, seems to have bagged another major role. According to a report on Mid-day.com, Manjot will step into the character of cricketer-turned -commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu in Azhar. The film is a biopic on the former Indian cricket captain, Mohammad Azharuddin. Emraan Hashmi is playing the title role in the film. The report further stated that the makers of Azhar wanted a Punjabi for the role and hence Manjot was brought on board. Now the actor is working on his body language to fit into Sidhu’s role.

Click on the next slide to know why the release of MS Dhoni's biopic is delayed...readmore

04/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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The biopic on MS Dhoni's life has everyone's curiosity piqued. However, there has been a delay and the film, that was to release this October, has now been pushed to the next year. Explaining the situation, a source has been quoted in a Mumbai Mirror report as saying that, "They had to decide what personal and professional details to incorporate and what to leave out. A certain decorum has to be maintained as Dhoni is still a playing captain and has not retired from the game." Another reason for the delay is attributed to the tricky casting. "A lot of actors have to be cast, including those who will play sports icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly," added the source. Were Dhoni's form and the backlash Team India has been facing after its recent defeats on overseas tours, also reasons for the makers to wait for a more opportune date? “No, that's not a concern. As long as Dhoni plays, he'll always give his best to Team India and will always be admired. The film will definitely come in 2016 though no date has been locked yet,“ the source retorted. The source has also pointed out that it is not uncommon for biopics to extend their deadlines. And in this case, Sushant has had to undergo intensive training, as well as grow his hair long and then cut it short since Dhoni's look has changed dramatically in the last decade.

While Sushant is gearing up to start shooting for the film from July, another actor is all geared up to play Ravi Shastri. Read on to find out who he is...readmore

05/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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Ravi Shastri has been trending on Twitter lately after being elected as the team director for India's upcoming cricket tour of Bangladesh. And Gautam Gulati is jubilant because he will be playing the left-arm orthodox spinner, who was equally handy with the bat, in mentor Ekta Kapoor's biopic, Azhar. A source close to the development has been quoted in a Mumbai Mirror report as saying that, "Yes, Gautam will be playing Shastri whose friendship with India's former cricket captain, Mohammed Azharuddin is an integral part of the film. He has been working on his physique for the past month so he looks more like a young Ravi Shastri. He has also been attending workshops and viewing interviews and videos of Shastri to try and imbibe his personality." Gulati, according to a source, will soon take the field and start practising Shastri's famous 'chapati' shots.

While Ravi Shastri's contribution to the legendary former Indian skipper, Azhar, will be documented in the biopic, Masterblaster Sachin's part will be underplayed. Read on to know why...readmore

06/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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Almost two decades later, Azhar's story will come alive on celluloid.But interestingly, in Ekta Kapoor's upcoming biopic, Azhar, Sachin's contribution to the former Indian captain's career will not be explored at length. A source close to the development has been quoted in a Mumbai Mirror report as saying that the makers were clear that the film is about Azhar's life and times and not about any other cricketer. The Tony D'Souza directorial is divided into three segments as is explained in the teaser through Emraan Hashmi's voiceover, “Mera khuda hai ek, biwiyaan hain do, aur mujh par match-fixing ke aarop teen." According to the source, during an earlier brainstorming session, Sachin was to play a substantial role in the narrative, but now, he's been reduced to just a cameo. “The film delves more on the sensational aspects of Azhar's life than his playing career,“ reasons the source in the report.

While Sachin will remain conspicuous by his absence in Azhar's biopic, he will soon be coming up with his own film. Read on to know more...readmore

07/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar opened up his home to a filming crew and proudly showed off his cricketing kit in the documentary film which explores the man behind the icon, reports Mumbai Mirror. The picture above is the first still from the first schedule of the yet-untitled film which has the Little Master proudly displaying his cricketing kit and collection of bats, the report stated. reportedly, besides Sachin, the film will also feature a younger actor who will be seen in the flashback sequences and will incorporate archival and real-life footage. "The film is a not a biopic. We are filming and editing simultaneously as we're looking to release the film in 2016. And Sachin has been extremely candid. Now I know what he does when he wakes up in the morning, what goes on in his mind the night before a crucial match and many other lesser known facts about the legend," the report quoted the producer.

While you wait to see more from Sachin's documentary film, read on to know about Azharuddin's biopic in the making...readmore

08/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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According to a Mid-day report, Emraan Hashmi will start shooting for cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin’s biopic in June and the film will be shot in Hyderabad, Mumbai and London. Reportedly, permission is being sought to shoot at the legendary Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. While Prachi Desai has been finalised for the film, another actress is yet to be roped in, the report concluded. Buzz was that Kareena Kapoor Khan might play Sangeeta Bijlani in the biopic.

Let's take a look at other cricketers who we think should have biopics...readmore

09/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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According to a report in Mid-day, Arjun Kapoor has been approached to play Kapil Dev in a film based on the 1983 World Cup. A source has been quoted in the report as saying that Arjun has been approached for the film and he is contemplating. The source further states that Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the founder and MD of CCL, who is planning the project, has already met the actor with the script. Another source states in the report that chances of Arjun giving his nod to project are high but he is taking his time as playing the legendary cricketer is a big responsibility.

While Arjun is still deliberating if he should play Kapil Dev or not, there's another actor who is being considered to play the former Indian skipper.readmore

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The dark and dashing Randeep Hooda will reportedly play Kapil Dev on screen. A mid-day report says that Randeep will play the former Indian cricket skipper in Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan’s film that will relive the Indian cricket team’s World Cup victory in 1983. The report adds that Chauhan is doing lot of research for the film and Randeep has expressed an interest in being a part of this project. However, when journalists from mid-day tried to contact Randeep, he just asked them that where did they get this news from. However, we sure are keeping our fingers crossed and are hoping that Randeep does play the charismatic Kapil Dev on screen.readmore

11/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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According to a Mumbai Mirror report, after her stint as an intimidating ISI agent in the Emmy Award-winning terrorism drama Homeland, Nimrat Kaur is gearing up to play a lawyer in the upcoming biopic on former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, helmed by Tony D'souza. The report quoted a source saying that The Lunchbox actress has been in talks with Ekta Kapoor's production house for the past few months and has finally given her nod to the role. "While the rest of the characters in the film are inspired by real-life people, this is a completely fictitious character. It's not a lengthy part but comes at a crucial juncture and the makers were looking for a strong actor to play the role. Nimrat's acceptance was important as the film goes on the floors on May 1," the report quoted the source.

There was a buzz doing the rounds that the actress to play the role of Sangeeta Bijlani has been finalised. Read on to know more...readmore

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According to a report on Mid-day.com, buzz is that Jacqueline Fernandez has been roped in to play Sangeeta Bijlani in Anthony D'Souza's biopic based on cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin's life. The first choice for the role was Kareena Kapoor, but reportedly she preferred to be part of Udta Punjab instead. According to the rumours, Jacqueline has also done a look test for the film and the makers are likely to take a decision soon, the Mid-day.com report concluded.readmore

13/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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According to a Mumbai Mirror report, Kareena is no longer associated with the biopic being made on former Indian skipper Azharuddin's life. A source was quoted in the report saying, "Kareena had intended to do the film and even had a few meetings with Ekta Kapoor (the film's producer). But the talks were at a preliminary stage. No paperwork had been done. Bebo is more keen on Abhishek Chaubey's drugs drama, Udta Punjab, which goes on floors around the same time. She has started preparatory work on it."

Read on to know more about who's playing whom in Azharuddin's biopic...readmore

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Prachi Desai, who was last seen opposite Emraan Hashmi in the 2010 period crime drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, will pair up with the actor again for another Balaji production. According to a Mumbai Mirror report, she will play Mohammed Azharuddin's first wife Naureen in the biopic being helmed by Tony D'Souza. After his divorce in 1996, Azhar married actress Sangeeta Bijlan. Prachi insisted that she's nothing like Naureen but is keen to play a woman who was never in the limelight despite the fact that her husband was a cricketing star, states Mirror. “This is the second time I will be playing a Muslim woman and put a face to a young and innocent character who has never been spoken about," Prachi said to Mirror.

Here's how Emraan is preparing to step into the shoes of the former Indian skipper...readmore

15/22Cricketers who should have biopics

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According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, Emraan Hashmi has already begun work on the Azharuddin biopic and will be watching the fourth test match in the India-Australia series to prepare for the role. The actor left for Sydney as soon as he had wrapped up filming the Mohit Suri directed Hamari Adhuri Kahani. Though he has been watching matches on TV at home, Emraan wanted a firsthand experience of a `live' match to get a feel of the cacophony on the field and how the players keep their calm amid mounting pressure. When contacted, director Tony confirmed the news saying, “It is one thing to read about a match in a script and another to actually watch it. Emraan is a perfectionist in such matters. We will exchange notes when he returns to see if we can incorporate any of his observations into the script."

Here's taking a look at other cricketers who deserve to have their story told on celluloid.readmore