Virat Kohli, an Indian cricket legend known for his powerful batting, has come a long way to become one of India’s most recognizable sports figures.
Previously, Bollywood has produced films based on the lives of cricketers. Films such as Azhar and MS Dhoni. Emraan Hashmi and Sushant Singh Rajput, both Indian actors, appeared in these films and performed admirably.
The entire country of India would love to see a film made about the life of Virat Kohli an extremely talented cricket player who has captured the hearts of many with his bold batting and aggressive approach on the field, given his growing fame and fan devotion that is loved by everyone around the world.
Fans are likely to see Kohli’s biopic before the player retires, similar to what Sushant did with MS Dhoni. Sushant Singh Rajput was praised for his role as MS Dhoni, but sadly he is no longer with us. It will be interesting to see who will play Kohli in his biopic.
Look at the six brilliant actors shortlisted who resemble Virat Kohli and have amazing acting skills as well.
1- SHAHID KAPOOR
Shahid Kapoor, a well-known actor in the country, played a cricketer in the film Jersey, which was released last year. The film did poorly at the box office, but the actor was praised by critics and fans for his intense portrayal of a cricketer. Shahid has been very adaptable with his fantastic acting skills and will easily fit as Virat Kohli in his biopic film if given the opportunity.
He has a similar personality to Kohli and named him his favorite cricketer in 2018. Shahid has always been seen as a cricket fan, as evidenced by his congratulatory posts for the cricketing fraternity. Shahid also revealed that in preparation for Jersey, he used to spend 4-5 hours playing cricket. He revealed that no VFX were used in the film because he played proper cricket on real pitches with some state-level cricketers, demonstrating his determination as an actor.
Fans can easily imagine the actor replicating Kohli’s aggression on the field because he resembles him in appearance, with the right beard and face shape
2- VARUN DHAWAN
Varun Dhawan’s acting has been very impressive in most of his films for example his latest release film ‘Bhediya’ and has also got the energy and the acting chops to play Virat. You’d think playing an angry sportsman wouldn’t be his cup of tea, but Dhawan does do aggression well as he has proved with a fantastic performance in Badlapur.
Varun Dhawan’s height weight and body shape also match Virat Kohli a lot and with the right amount of preparation, he can be the perfect choice to play Virat Kohli. Varun has shown how bigger a fan he is of Virat Kohli.
3- FAWAD KHAN
Fawad Khan the man who tasted success in Bollywood very early with his good looks & his acting skills has been often compared with Virat Kohli for his looks. According to the source, he was also part of the MS Dhoni biopic to play Virat Kohli but later got chopped due to obvious reasons and due to a tense situation with Pakistan.
Fawad Khan’s looks are very similar to Virat Kohli as many fans in India wanted to see him on big screen, With just short span of time he made lot of fans in India.
4- AYUSHMAN KHURANA
Ayushman Khurana has already made a name for himself in the film industry through his script selection, and he has always given his all in whatever role he has played.
If he does the Virat Kohli biopic, he can ease the role of Kohli through his acting style, as he is also a Punjabi and a big cricket fan, as he has shown many times on his social media, plus his height and facial shape can also come into consideration if he plays Virat Kohli, even if his last few movies haven’t done well.
5- KARTIK ARYAN
At the moment, the heartthrob Kartik Aryan is a popular actor due to his good looks and charm. When asked earlier this year about doing a cricket biopic, the actor replied, “Virat Kohli!” Fans are wondering if he plans to appear in a cricket biopic film in the near future. His last film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa Part Two, was a huge success, boosting his popularity significantly.
The Shehzada actor is hard at work promoting his upcoming film, which is set to be released on February 10th. Kartik teased fans in November 2021 by posting a short video of himself playing cricket in full batting gear. He captioned the photo “Coming Soon,” prompting fans to guess the actor as playing in a cricket biopic. Fans were disappointed to learn that the teaser was actually an advertisement video.
“I love playing cricket, and obviously whenever I get time between my schedules or shoot, and if there’s a match going on, I make sure I’m glued to it,” Kartik Aryan said. I get a different high from watching a match and rooting for India, and I enjoy playing it.”
6 VIRAT KOHLI
“Virat Kohli,” the former Indian captain’s acting skills are not hidden from anyone in the world. With over 30 brands under his belt, the Former Indian captain has remained a hero among businesses of all sizes, topping social media rankings. Fortunately, he is the husband of brilliant actress “Anushka Sharma,” a well-known producer as well now. So, with his wife’s help and charming looks, and strong physique, he can play himself in his biopic. If it happens, it will be one of the best and most unique films in the Indian film industry, featuring King Kohli in his biopic.
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