Lalit Modi has had quite a journey, from being one of the biggest names in Indian cricket to becoming one of the most talked-about figures in the IPL. His life has seen success, controversy, big business moves and plenty of headlines. Now, it looks like some of that story could soon make its way to the big screen.
According to a September 18 report by Pinkvilla, Sajid Nadiadwala is set to produce a biopic on Lalit Modi under his banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film is still in the early stages and is currently being written and developed.
Writer-producer Sneha Rajani is reportedly working on the project. She has been associated with the idea for some time. Modi himself had earlier confirmed that a biopic on his life was being developed,
with Rajani heading the team.
And then there is the big question — who will play Lalit Modi? Ranveer Singh’s name had surfaced earlier in connection with the project. Reports from a few months ago suggested that the Dhurandhar actor was keen to play Modi. However, nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
The film does not seem to be looking at just one part of Modi’s life. According to a source quoted by Pinkvilla, the makers want to explore the different sides of his journey.
“Lalit Modi’s life has so many different chapters that there is a lot to explore…idea is to tell the story on big screen while also getting into the man behind the headlines,” the source told the publication.
The team is reportedly taking its time with the script before moving ahead. The director, lead actor, release date and rest of the cast are yet to be announced.
For those who may not know, Modi played a major role in the creation and growth of the Indian Premier League. The league went on to become one of the biggest and most commercially successful cricket tournaments in the world. His time as IPL commissioner also made him a major figure in Indian cricket and business.
But there is obviously much more to his story. His career was also surrounded by controversies, investigations and constant media attention. All of these chapters could potentially feature in the biopic.
The film could look at how the IPL came together, Modi’s rise in the sporting and business world, his ventures and the controversies that later shaped how the public viewed him. His relationships, decisions and challenges could also be part of the story.
