Ranveer Singh, Fawad Khan, Varun Dhawan - who should play Virat Kohli in the cricketer's biopic?

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Two biopics on cricketers — Azhar (based on the life of Mohammad Azharuddin) and M S Dhoni: The Story Untold (on MS Dhoni) are already underway. Now, with Virat Kohli single-handedly taking India to victory in the match against Australia in the T20 World Cup series, a biopic on this fiery cricketer’s life shouldn’t be far behind. There is enough grist — his inspiring journey, drama on and off the ground, (thanks to his short temper and fiesty attitude) and masala (love story with a top Bollywood heroine Anushka Sharma) — in his life to make it to the big screen. And if it does, here’s our pick of actors who can play the volatile and dynamic cricketer.

Virat Kohli

The cricketer himself can make his Bolly debut with this biopic. Yes, we know, the track record of cricketers-turned-actors hasn’t excatly been good, but Virat could just turn it around. He has already proved he is good in front of the camera with the numerous commercials he has done. He has a huge fan following among girls and boys across age groups. So, who better than him to capture his own illustrious career on screen? With Anushka doing a cameo it should be a crowd-puller.

Ranveer Singh

He is flamboyant, eclectic in his film choices and a talented actor. If he can play a Maratha warrior with conviction, essaying a contemporary cricketer should be a cakewalk for him. Of course, he will have to learn the game and adapt Virat’s style, but that shouldn’t be difficult for him as the two were good friends once. Also, both have dated a certain Ms Sharma, which means they have similar likes. That’s half the battle won.

Varun Dhawan

He is young, brash, confident and has almost the same frame as the cricketer. True he is a little muscular to play Virat right now, but we are sure Varun has the ability to develop a lean and athletic physique like the player. What’s more the two bonded and had a blast during the Indian Super League match between FC Goa and FC Pune City last year. So, it shouldn’t be difficult for Varun to acquire his buddy’s cricketing skills and flair to play the role.

Sooraj Pancholi

Sooraj has a rugged, rakish look like Virat and if he grows his moustache and beard will even resemble the cricketer. Also, he is fond of tattoos just like Virat. Young and raring to go, Sooraj, who has recently made his foray into films, will be able to portray the brooding cricketer’s anger, angst and glory aptly.

Fawad Khan

So far we have seen this hot Pakistani actor playing a soft-spoken businessman (Khoobsurat), a suave author and a closet gay to perfection (Kapoor & Sons). He has a huge female fan following like Virat. He already has a moustache and beard, all he has to do is imbibe the cricketer’s mannerisms, train in cricket and he will be good to go.

So who should play Virat Kohli if his biopic is made? Tell us in the poll below!

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