No country can ever forget Yuvraj Singh, the hero of the Indian cricket team’s 2011 World Cup victory. Yuvraj, who was the Man of the Tournament in the World Cup, had made a big contribution in taking the Indian team’s World Cap campaign forward with both bat and ball. While on one hand he was giving his all on the ground, his body was fighting a different battle.
After the World Cup victory, it was revealed that Yuvraj was suffering from cancer. Just as he was India’s hero in defeating other countries on the cricket field, similarly he defeated cancer in real life. Cricket lovers across the country have been aspiring to see the story of Yuvraj, one of the most iconic left-handed players of Indian cricket, on the cinema screen. Now there is a big news for such people. Now a Bollywood film is going to be made on the life of Yuvraj Singh.
Biopic on Yuvraj’s life announced
Bhushan Kumar, owner of the big production company T-Series, has announced the biopic of Yuvraj Singh in collaboration with Ravi Bhagchandka. Bhushan, producer of films like ‘Animal’, ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘Tanaji’, said that he is very excited about the biopic on Yuvraj.
He said, ‘Yuvraj Singh’s life is an engaging narrative of passion, determination and enthusiasm. His story of becoming a promising hero, a cricketing hero and then a real life hero is very inspiring. I am thrilled to bring a story that deserves to be seen and heard to the big screen and celebrate his extraordinary achievements.
Yuvraj said this about his biopic
Yuvraj said about his biopic being made, ‘I am feeling very honored that my story will be shown to millions of fans across the world by Bhushan ji and Ravi. Cricket has been my biggest love and my source of strength during every ups and downs. I hope that this film will inspire people to overcome the challenges of their life and fulfill their dreams with unbreakable passion.
Let us tell you, Ravi Bhagchandka, who is co-producing Yuvraj Singh’s biopic, has made ‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams’ on cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. He is currently working on Aamir Khan’s film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. Yuvraj Singh’s biopic will be his second project, which will bring the story of a cricketer.
Regarding his connection with Yuvraj, Ravi said, ‘Yuvraj has been a good friend for many years. I am deeply honored that he trusted us to transform his amazing cricketing journey into a cinematic experience. Yuvi is not just a world champion, but a true legend in every way.
The makers have not yet announced the cast and crew for Yuvraj’s biopic. It will be interesting to see who will play the role of Yuvraj in the film.