Ranbir Kapoor to turn Prince of Kolkota

Ranbir Kapoor is set to turn Prince of Kolkota on screen. It is known that star cricketer and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly is hailed as Prince of Kolkota. For a long the talk of a biopic on Ganguly did rounds and according to the latest, the script work is nearing completion. Sources reveal that Ganguly landed in Mumbai to finalize the script and buzz is Ranbir Kapoor will be playing the role of Ganguly on the screen.

Luv Ranjan is expected to direct the project. This came after both exchanged the following posts. While Sourav Ganguly expressed “Cricket has been my life, it gave me confidence and ability to walk forward with my head held high, a journey to be cherished. Thrilled that Luv Films will produce a biopic on my journey and bring it to life for the big screen., Luv Ranjan responded “It is more than an honor to have Dada in the Luv Films family! Thank you for making us a part of your life and letting us share it with the world.”

Ganguly speaking about his Mumbai visit said  “I will be in Mumbai for several works. There are discussions regarding the script of the biopic.” He revealed I am writing the script myself. The screenplay will be discussed with Luv Production House. For several months, the work of making the biopic did not progress much. In fact, due to my and the production house’s tight schedule, the work was not picking up pace. This time, it will be done quickly.” About the casting and the film's release date, Sourav Ganguly replied “All this has not been finalised yet. Script writing is almost done. Now, the next work will start.”