Rajkummar Rao nervous to play Sourav Ganguly in biopic, says it's a huge responsibility
The much-anticipated biopic on former Indian cricket captain finally has an update. After months of wait, actor Rajkummar Rao confirmed that he will play the cricketing legend on the big screen.The National Award-winning actor, in an interview with NDTV, said, "Now that Dada has already said it, let me also make it official. Yes, I am playing him in his biopic." He also admitted being nervous about the role, saying, "I am nervous... It's a huge responsibility, but it's going to be a lot of fun."advertisementThe actor further expressed confidence by flaunting his Bengali-speaking skills during the interview, as per the report. Rajkummar has reportedly learnt the language over the years from his actor-wife Patralekhaa, who is a Bengali.
Earlier this year, Ganguly had shared that Rajkummar would play the role, but there were some issues with the dates. He also said that the film might take more than a year to release in theatres.However, it is the first time that the actor has spoken about his association with the film.The biopic on Ganguly's life aims to capture his life and career on the big screen. He is often credited with transforming the Indian cricket team. Further details on the film are yet to be revealed.Rajkummar was last seen in the film 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' opposite Wamiqa Gabbi. The romantic comedy film released on May 23 and soon made its way onto OTT for streaming. He will also be seen in the upcoming film 'Maalik'. The film also stars Manushi Chhillar, Medha Shankr and Prosenjit Chatterjee. It is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 11.- EndsMust Watch
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