As per some reports, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is set to star in another biopic, having delivered a hit with Sanjay Dutt’s biopic Sanju. The actor has reportedly been finalised to play former India cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly in his biopic. However, many fans are not exactly satisfied with the news.
There had been reports about the movie’s script being finalised for months, but there was no certainty about the lead actor. While rumours had been on the swing that Ranbir had been approached for the role, reports claimed he had not accepted the offer. However, on Wednesday, it was announced that “it is now almost finalised that Ranbir Kapoor will play the role of Sourav Ganguly in his biopic.”
Ranbir Kapoor will soon visit Kolkata to prepare for the role
Reports also said that the actor would soon visit Kolkata to go to Ganguly’s house, his club, and the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium as part of preparations for the role. “The actor will come soon to Kolkata to visit Eden Gardens, his house, Barisha club, Mohun Bagan etc. More details to follow” read a tweet.
However, fans of both the actor and the cricketer are not too pleased with the update. A tweet from a Ganguly fan reads, “Why Ranbir? They couldn’t find a Bengali actor to play dada?” Another added, “This is bad casting.” On the other hand, fans of the Bollywood superstar were not too pleased either. “Ranbir should not do so many biopics,” tweeted one. Another tweet read, “Please, Ranbir, do not do this!” At the same time, some fans did appear pleased as some tweets called this the ‘perfect casting’ and said the movie was a ‘sureshot blockbuster’.
Sourav Ganguly is regarded as one of the best captains in Indian Cricket’s history, leading the team to a World Cup final and several memorable victories. A left-hand batter, Ganguly played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for the national team in a 16-year international career, emerging as one of the best openers of his generation. Post-retirement, he served as the President of the Indian cricket board from 2019-22.
Here’s how the fans reacted to this update:
Mat kro yar Ranbir pic.twitter.com/OVuV806Me7
— Priyanka (@Bunnysfan_pri) February 22, 2023
Hope they add dhobi overseas century highlights in movie
— Shadow (@Shadow_1718) February 22, 2023
Can't wait for the scene where he sacks Anushka's husband ??
— Irroh (@irroh45) February 22, 2023
Man wants a biopic even though he has 0 Achievement's in life.
— Action Kamen (@Action_kamen___) February 22, 2023
He can act better than ranveer in Ganguly biopic ?? pic.twitter.com/8RIuEQoMp9
— cricket ??? (@cricket10992) February 22, 2023
— Laksh Sind (@LakshSind) February 22, 2023
Who will play role of kohli getting sacked?? ? pic.twitter.com/DZYTmy5WO8
— RAKSHIT (@Imrakshit45) February 22, 2023
Lord's balcony scene be like pic.twitter.com/7OEcA1F1bN
— Prasun Jha (@jprasun21) February 22, 2023
