A biopic chronicling the life of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, from his illustrious career to his personal struggles, is in the works. Producers Bhushan Kumar and Ravi Bhagchandka are teaming up to bring Yuvraj's story to the silver screen. The film aims to depict the life and career of the cricket icon Yuvraj Singh.
The former cricketer expressed his honor at having his story told, stating, "I am deeply honoured that my story will be showcased to millions of my fans across the globe by Bhushan 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," according to the project team.
Bhushan Kumar, known for films like 'Animal', 'Srikanth', 'Drishyam 2', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', and others, discussed the film's focus on Yuvraj's remarkable achievements, from his iconic six sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup to his brave off-field battles. "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," Kumar added.
The film is co-produced by Ravi Bhagchandka, who has previously produced 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' and 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. Bhagchandka spoke about his long-standing friendship with Yuvraj, saying, "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."
Reflecting on Yuvraj's career, he made his debut in the Punjab Under-16 cricket team at just 13 years old. He represented India in 402 international matches from 2000-2017, scoring 11,178 runs at an average of 35.05, with 17 centuries and 71 fifties. Yuvraj was part of the Indian teams that won the ICC Champions Trophy 2002, ICC T20 World Cup 2007, and ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. He also holds the distinction of being the first Indian to hit six successive sixes in an over in international cricket during the 2007 T20 World Cup against England. His career peak was his 'Player of the Tournament' performance in the 2011 World Cup, where he scored 362 runs in nine matches, including a century and four half-centuries, and took 15 wickets. In 2011, he was diagnosed with cancer, making the film a tribute to his unparalleled journey as a cricketer.
