Here Is Why A Sourav Ganguly Biopic Is A Recipe For Blockbuster That Bollywood Needs To Make ASAP

If you grew up in the 90s and even if cricket was not an obsession of yours, names like Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly must have been a part of your life. While Sachin will always be God of Cricket for every cricket fan out there, Sourav Ganguly would be remembered as the Maharaja of Cricket simply due to the revolution he brought about in the way Indians witnessed cricket.

From assuming captaincy when the match-fixing chaos was at it worst to teaching the team what aggression meant and how to win matches overseas, from a prince who never had to lift a glass at home to carrying water bottles in the field, from being the most controversial Indian captain to being arguably the best Indian captain ever, Sourav's journey is what Bollywood sports biopics are made of and probably much more. 

Although condensing his life and experiences is not an easy task, here is why we think that a Sourav Ganguly biopic might be the most epic biopic that Bollywood should really come up with.

It Is A Story Of Aggression And Controversies

Sourav Ganguly was one player who epitomized aggression way before Kohli made it look cool. It is due to his aggressive game and bold move he has always been considered one of the most controversial cricketers in the history of the game, but he could not care less. When he was asked about his infamous jersey twirling incident at Lord’s, he replied that one of the English players (Andrew Flintoff) have done the same at Wankhede Stadium and if Lord’s is Mecca of cricket for them, Wankhede is the same for us. Mic drop!

It Is A Comeback Story Like No Other

From a disheartening start that he converted into a success streak at Ranji Trophy and registering a smashing score of 98 runs after he was unceremoniously dropped from the team by coach Greg Chapel, he has shown the world how comeback is done like a boss.

It Is A Story That Is Full Of 90s Nostalgia

Apart from being one of the most talked about players in the history of cricket, he has also been an icon of 90s. For every kid growing up in the 90s, his poster occupied the space next to Shah Rukh Khan. If a biopic is ever made on him, the major 90s throwback would be one of the most amazing things about the film.

It Is A Story Of Innocent Romance and Extramarital Affair

It is not only on the pitch that he has been a heady cocktail of charm and boldness, he exhibits the same traits in his personal life too. Sourav eloped and married his childhood sweetheart and neighbor Dona when he was only 25 years old. However, after being an idyllic couple who made people believe in soulmates, Sourav’s personal life became the fodder for media gossip when reports of his secret extramarital affair with popular actress Nagma started grabbing headlines. While the two has never confirmed or denied their affair, it surely is fresh in the memories of everyone. Now that’s the tempering of Bollywood scandal that can make for a superhit biopic.

It Is A Story That Needs To Be Told

From being called the Prince of Calcutta, the God Of Offside and the Maharaja of Cricket and being unceremoniously thrown away from the team, Sourav’s story would have made Shah Rukh quip ‘Har Ke Jeetne Waale Ko Baazigar Kehte Hai’. His story is that of passion, aggression and a never say die spirit that is as unique as his cricketing style. All of it surely makes for a compelling tale that Bollywood needs to immortalize on celluloid.

Let us know who you think should play Sourav Ganguly in his biopic?