In Pics| Biopics on cricketers that are a treat for cricket fansCricket is more than just a sport in India and many players are even worshipped as gods. Here we list some biopics celebrating Indian cricketers that every cricket lover will love to watch.
In Pics| Biopics on Cricketers that are a treat for cricket fans
Kaun Pravin Tambe?: This biopic on cricketer Pravin Tambe promises a
Shabaash Mithu: A biopic on cricketer Mithali Raj, who has inspired millions of Indian girls to take up the male-dominated sport as a profession. Helmed by Srijit Mukherji, Taapsee Pannu plays Mithali in the film. Credit: Instagram/taapsee
MS Dhoni: The Untold Story: From humble beginnings in the eastern city of Ranchi, where MSD once worked as a ticket collector on the railways, to Indian cricket's poster boy with a fleet of superbikes, Dhoni's life was perfectly depicted in one of the best biopics of all time. Written and directed by Neeraj Pandey, the movie stars late actor Sushant Singh Rajput in the role of MS Dhoni. Credit: Instagram/sushantsinghrajput & AFP Photo
Chakda Xpress: A biopic on former Indian cricket captain Jhulan Goswami traces the glorious journey of one of the fastest female pacers in the history of world cricket as she moves up the ladder despite the countless hindrances posed by misogynistic politics to fulfil her only dream: to play cricket. Directed by Prosit Roy, the movie stars Anushka Sharma in the pivotal role. Credit: Instagram/jhulangoswami
Sachin: A Billion Dreams: This docu-drama on Sachin Tendulkar highlighted all the important aspects of the 'God of Cricket'. Credit: Special Arrangement
Azhar: A story that needs to be told and watched by everyone, Azhar biopic is on Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin that narrates his life and how it drastically changed post the match-fixing case. This film stars Emraan Hashmi in the titular role and is helmed by Tony D'Souza. Credit: Instagram/azharthefilm & Instagram/azharflicks
83' the Film: This biopic revisits the excitement and euphoria that gripped the nation on June 25, 1983, when India won the cricket World Cup for the first time under legendary Kapil Dev. Credit: Instagram/83thefilm
DADA: A biopic on BCCI chief and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly will soon hit the screens. Bankrolled by LUV Films, the biopic will feature Ranbir Kapoor in the lead. Credit: PTI