Sourav Ganguly Biopic: Ranbir Kapoor didn’t show interest when offered the lead role? Here’s what we know

Back in July this year when former national cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly announced that he has agreed to a Bollywood biopic on his life, reports suggested that actor Ranbir Kapoor is being considered for the lead role. Well, earlier this month, Luv Ranjan’s Luv Films officially announced the project. The cricketer shared: “Cricket has been my life, it gave confidence and ability to walk forward with my head held high, a journey to be cherished. Thrilled that Luv Films will produce a biopic on my journey and bring it to life for the big screen.”

A while ago, another report began doing the rounds which suggested that Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee is in talks with the makers to play Ganguly on-screen. Well, Spotboye has now revealed that Luv reportedly spoke to Ranbir about the film, but rumors about Chatterjee are apparently false. A source was quoted saying, “Luv Ranjan who is currently directing Ranbir did mention the Sourav Ganguly biopic to the actor. But Ranbir didn’t show any interest. He is more into football than cricket. As for Parambrata Chatterjee, he isn’t even in consideration. The producers want an actor with a pan-India image. It’s surprising that Parambrata hasn’t issued a statement and is enjoying the unwarranted attention.”

The source further revealed that there is a big chance that the cricketer may play himself on the silver screen. However, nothing is final yet because the script is still underway. Producers plan to focus on casting only after the screenplay is ready. As we wait for final confirmation from makers and actors, who do you think is the perfect fit for Sourav Ganguly’s much awaited biopic?