Shahid Kapoor: Want to make biopic on boxer Dingko Singh

Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor is yet to decide what he wants to do after the release of his upcoming film, Kabir Singh. He does, however, desire to feature in a biopic on boxer Dingko Singh. This development follows reports that he would turn producer for a film based on the life of the Manipuri boxer. It was suggested that the film, to be directed by Raja Krishna Menon, would feature Kapoor in the titular role.

When asked for an update on the project, Kapoor said, "I have the rights for [a biopic] Dingko Singh. It's a film I really want to make, and I'll make it one day. But I don't know what my next film will be. There's nothing that I've committed to. Everything is in stages of conversation, and discussions. There'll be an official announcement soon on what I'm doing next," he added.

Dingko Singh was the first, and the only Asian gold medallist boxer from India in the Bantamweight category. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013.

Kapoor's latest film Kabir Singh is the remake of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Telugu hit Arjun Reddy (2017). Kiara Advani features as his co-star in the drama. The film is scheduled to release on June 21. The actor will be seen in three avatars in it. Apart from looking the part of a college-going boy, he will also be seen in a bearded look and ruffled hairdo.

"I feel nice that people have a positive sentiment attached to the film. They are connecting to their past happy associations with my performances, and are looking forward to this one. I am happy, anxious and excited to share the film with everyone," he says.

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