Olympian Sharath Kamal wants Vicky Kaushal to headline his biopic: “Before making a movie, I would like to…” : Bollywood News

Indian table tennis legend and Olympian Sharath Kamal has expressed his desire for Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal to portray him in a potential biopic. In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal, the retired athlete shared insights into his career, retirement, and aspirations for documenting his journey, revealing Kaushal as his top choice due to the actor’s stature and proven success in biopics.

Olympian Sharath Kamal wants Vicky Kaushal to headline his biopic: “Before making a movie, I would like to…”

Kamal, who recently visited The Free Press Journal’s Mumbai office, discussed his plans to first pen a book about his life before considering a film adaptation. “Before making a movie, I would like to write about my journey. Writing gives you clarity, and it also explains the complete picture,” he said. When asked about the actor he envisions for his biopic, he promptly named Kaushal, stating, “Probably somebody who is tall. So, we can probably have Vicky Kaushal.”

Vicky Kaushal, celebrated for his roles in biopics like Chhaava, Sardar Udham, and Sam Bahadur, has cemented his reputation as a go-to actor for real-life portrayals. His recent film Chhaava, a biopic on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, grossed Rs 600.6 crore, making it the second highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025.

The table tennis star, however, expressed uncertainty about the commercial viability of a film on his sport. “I don’t know if my sport is popular enough for the industry to pick it up,” he admitted. Despite this, his achievements, including multiple Commonwealth Games medals and the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, make his story a compelling candidate for the big screen.

Speaking of Kaushal’s upcoming projects, he has an exciting lineup with films such as Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, and Mahavatar, a biopic on Chiranjeevi Parashurama.

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