Now, biopic on Bhaichung Bhutia |
After the announcement of biopics on sports stars Saina Nehwal, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand and Mithali Raj, now a biopic on former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia has been announced. Filmmaker Anand Kumar has conceptualised the film and is currently in the process of finalising the lead actor and director for the movie. Anand said, ``During the World Cup, I noticed that there has been a change in the sporting passion in India because a large section of India`s youth is now inclined towards football. Young kids like the sport more than cricket. That`s why I wanted to make a film on football and who better to start with than Bhaichung.`` Adding that Bhaichung`s journey will make for a compelling film, he said, ``He has won the Padma Shri and has been a role model for many young Indians, who follow the game of football.`` Importantly, sports movies have made good money at the box office. Films like `Bhaag Milkha Bhaag`, `MS Dhoni: The Untold Story`, `Mary Kom` and `Soorma` have been received well by Indian moviegoers.
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