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'Lords wala scene dekhna hai bas' - Fans react as Ayushmann Khurrana set to play Sourav Ganguly in his upcoming biopic

The highly anticipated biopic on the legendary Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under their banner Luv Films, is making significant strides in development.

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The highly anticipated biopic on the legendary Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under their banner Luv Films, is making significant strides in development. The latest update reveals that Ayushmann Khurrana has been formally signed to play the lead role in this ambitious sports biopic. Meanwhile, Vikramaditya Motwane is set to direct the upcoming project, adding to the excitement surrounding the project.

The choice of Ayushmann Khurrana, a talented actor and a left-handed batter like Ganguly, has been met with enthusiasm, as he is deemed a perfect fit for portraying the iconic cricketer's life on screen. Vikramaditya Motwane, known for his directorial prowess in films like "Udaan," "Lootera," "Bhavesh Joshi Superhero," and "Jubilee," has been entrusted with bringing Ganguly's compelling life story to the silver screen.

Sources close to the project express their confidence in the collaboration between Ayushmann and Motwane, citing their remarkable body of work over the years. “Producers Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, who are producing this film under their Luv Films banner, have hit a six by bringing together Ayushmann Khurrana and Vikramaditya Motwane. Both have established themselves as formidable forces with an incredible body of work throughout the years," says a source close to the matter.

“Ayushmann, also a left-handed batsman like Ganguly, is a perfect fit for his biopic, while Motwane has already proven his mastery with films such as Udaan, Lootera, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero, and Jubilee. Stakeholders are fired up and gung-ho about the kind of cinematic masterpiece they are set to create together. The film will officially be announced soon,” he further told a news website, Peeping Moon.

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The film is anticipated to be a cinematic masterpiece, and stakeholders are reportedly eager about the creative synergy between the actor and director. An official announcement regarding the film is expected soon.

Ayushmann Khurrana's involvement in the biopic has been in discussion since last year, and after completing the necessary formalities, he has now been formally signed for the role. The actor is gearing up for an intensive period of cricket training to authentically portray Ganguly's on-field prowess. While the exact shooting timeline is yet to be finalized,  production is slated to commence in the second half of 2024.

Vikramaditya Motwane, initially the first choice for directing the Sourav Ganguly biopic, had initially passed on the project to focus on other endeavours. The director's return to the film has sparked curiosity, and he is reportedly enthusiastic about presenting Ganguly's life story on screen in a unique and inventive manner. The film promises to be a compelling cinematic journey into the life and career of one of India's cricketing icons.

Here is how fans react to Ayushmann Khurrana:

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