Yuvraj Singh is all set to join the gang of cricketers-turned-actors in a film produced by his father Yograj Singh. The movie will be Yograj's own story starting with his father Bhagsingh Bhundel and ending with his son Yuvraj.
Confirming the news Yograj says, "The movie starts with Yuvraj who is in his late 70s telling his extended family the story of his life spanning three generations." However, Yuvraj will not be seen much in the movie thereafter.
As his father points out, cricket keeps him pretty busy and he doesn't want the film to come in the way of his schedule. "I will need just two days to shoot the opening sequence with him," says Yograj.
Act one His younger son, Joravar, will play Yuvraj in the film. Yograj is quick to add that he's not making the film to cash in on his son's popularity.
"In India, 90 per cent of the kids are born accidentally and overlooked by their own parents. Our film is an attempt to drive home the point that this is not advisable," says Yograj, who is co-writing the film and will also feature in it.
"Yuvi is always telling me that I'm not just a talented writer but an actor too. So maybe I'll act in it.
" The idea of the movie was sparked off by the fact that his elder son never saw his grandfather but knows him well through the stories he's been told. "It was Yuvi who suggested that I write a book about his grandfather," smiles Yograj.
Hunter's trail Bhagsingh Bhundel was a hunter who lived 12 years with Jim Corbett. He had three other sons all of whom died young.
"My father married thrice and I was born to him very late. His only dream was to see me become a successful cricketer.
But I couldn't live out his dream," says Yograj. Dream come true Fortunately, his son, Yuvraj was a naturally-talented cricketer and Yograj is sad his grandfather wasn't around when he set a world record with his six sixes.
There may also be a re-incarnation touch. "I always tell Yuvi that I want to be re-born as his child.
May be I will be, in the film," smiles Yograj.
