Yuvraj Singh is widely regarded as one of the greatest white-ball cricketers produced by India. From his battle with cancer to lifting the World Cup, Yuvraj's journey is nothing short of inspirational and a biopic is in the works to showcase it to the world.
T-Series' Bhushan Kumar and 200 Not Out Cinema's Ravi Bhagchandka are joining forces to bring this project to life. The director and cast for the biopic are yet to be finalised.
The movie is described as a "grand celebration of Yuvraj Singh's unparalleled journey and contributions to cricket, capturing the essence of his career, unforgettable six sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup, his courageous off-field battles and his subsequent return to cricket in 2012" , a press release said, as per PTI.
Yuvraj, 42, said that he wants the film to “inspire others” to overcome their own challenges. “I am deeply honoured that my story will be showcased to millions of my fans across the globe by Bhushan-ji and Ravi. Cricket has been my greatest love and source of strength through all the highs and lows. I hope this film inspires others to overcome their own challenges and pursue their dreams with unwavering passion,” the former cricketer stated.
Bhushan Kumar expressed his excitement at bringing Yuvraj Singh’s inspirational journey to the big screen.
He said, “Yuvraj Singh's life is a compelling narrative of resilience, triumph, and passion. His journey from a promising cricketer to a cricketing hero, and then to a hero in real life, is truly inspiring. I am thrilled to bring a story that needs to be told and heard through the big screen and to celebrate his extraordinary achievements.”
Ravi Bhagchandka, renowned for 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', hailed Yuvraj as “a true legend in every sense.”
“Yuvraj has been a dear friend for many years. I'm honoured that he trusted us to translate his incredible cricketing journey into a cinematic experience. Yuvi is not just a world champion but a true legend in every sense of the word,” Bhagchandka said.
Yuvraj Singh represented the country in 304 ODIs, scoring 8701 at an average of 36.56 with 14 centuries and 52 fifties. He was also the Player-of-the-Tournament in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph.
The southpaw played 58 T20Is and amassed 1177 runs. He was one of the top performers in India’s inaugural T20 World Cup title win.
Yuvraj also featured in 40 Tests and scored 1900 runs at 33.93 with 3 tons and 11 half-centuries. He called time on his international career in June 2019.
(With PTI Inputs)
