Bollywood‘s fascination with sports biopics has captivated audiences, with films like ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ and ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’ leading the way. Following his remarkable achievements, Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra fans would be interested to witness his inspiring journey on screen.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Chopra shared his perspective on the timing and casting for such a film.Chopra emphasized that he believes it is premature to create a biopic about his life. He stated that these films should ideally be made after an athlete’s retirement, allowing filmmakers to capture the entirety of their career milestones. “I feel biopics should be made after a person retires,” he explained.
He elaborated that this approach would enable the inclusion of all significant contributions and achievements, particularly in promoting javelin throw in India. He remarked, “We have seen movies made on milestones, but mere hisaab se jitna aur add kar sakein career mein, country ke liye kuch kar sakein aur javelin ko apne desh mein aur popular kar sakein utna achcha hoga” (According to me, making a biopic later will ensure that all the important contributions of the person can be included, and he wants to make the javelin throw popular in the country).
When prompted about potential actors for the role, Chopra mentioned Randeep Hooda as a fitting choice. “I can only think of Randeep Hooda. He is a great actor and he is from Haryana,” he said, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in portraying local dialects and culture. “Jo bhi role play karega woh wahan ki language sahi se bole woh zaroori hai” (Whoever plays the role should be able to say my language properly).
Despite being a public figure who appears in advertisements, Chopra expressed reservations about acting himself. He acknowledged that he finds it challenging and feels that perhaps acting is not his calling.
The excitement surrounding Chopra’s potential biopic has been compounded by his remarkable achievements, including winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and securing silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His performances have not only made him a national hero but have also set high expectations for any film based on his life.
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