Actor Ayushmann Khurrana will reportedly play the lead in legendary cricketer Sourav Ganguly’s biopic. It is believed that Aishwarya Rajinikanth is being considered for the directorial work.
A PeepingMoon report said that Ayushmann has been in talks for the film for a while now.
‘The makers have been discussing this film with Ayushmann for several months. The talks have now reached an advanced stage, and it’s only a matter of some formalities before he is officially signed on. They are confident that Ayushmann, who is also a left-handed batsman, is an ideal choice for Ganguly’s role. Dada, as he is fondly called, has also approved Ayushmann’s casting and will soon meet him personally. Ayushmann will undergo months of extensive cricket training before starting the shoot,’ a source claimed.
Luv Films is backing the forthcoming biopic on Sourav Ganguly.
Ayushmann Khurrana will next be seen in ‘Dream Girl 2’ with Ananya Pandey, Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Manoj Joshi, Asrani, Abhishek Bannerjee, Seema Pahwa, and Manjot Singh.
The Raaj Shaandilyaa directorial is scheduled to release in theatres on August 25.
Meanwhile, Aishwarya Rajinikanth recently completed her directorial film ‘Laal Salaam’, starring Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth. She has also signed a Hindi film titled ‘Oh Saathi Chal’.
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