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During a Question-Answer session at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards 2024, legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid was asked about the possibility of a Bollywood biopic based on his life. Dravid, known for his humble and down-to-earth nature, responded with his characteristic wit and humour.
Rahul Dravid’s playful response to Mayanti Langer’s query
When model-turned-anchor Mayanti Langer posed the question about a potential biopic, Dravid let out a chuckle before replying, “If the money is good enough, I’ll play it myself.”
This boss 🔥 #RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/TTtxiBMakj
— Balaji Duraisamy (@balajidtweets) August 22, 2024
Dravid’s self-deprecating humour resonated with viewers, showcasing his modesty and grounded personality.
Dravid’s illustrious cricket career
Dravid, fondly known as “The Wall” for his solid batting technique and resilience, has had an illustrious career both as a player and a coach. He amassed over 24,000 international runs and earned numerous accolades, cementing his place as one as one of the greatest cricketers India has ever produced. Since transitioning to coaching, Dravid has been instrumental in nurturing young talent and leading the Indian team to significant victories, including the recent T20 World Cup triumph under his mentorship.
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Life-time achievement award for Dravid
Dravid was showered with praise and recognition at the CEAT Cricket Awards, where he was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award. His contributions to Indian cricket, both as a player and coach, were widely acknowledged.
Dravid, who retired from coaching after India’s T20 World Cup victory in June, played a pivotal role in guiding the team to their first title in 11 years. His tactical acumen and ability to foster a positive team environment were instrumental in the team’s success.
The 2024 World T20 triumph marked a significant milestone in Dravid’s career, bringing his journey full circle. The Lifetime Achievement award is a fitting tribute to his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket.
Dravid biopic in the works?
The trend of biopics on Indian cricket stars continues to gain momentum. Following the success of films about MS Dhoni, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar and Mithali Raj, T-Series has announced plans for a biopic on former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. Given the immense popularity of these biopics and Dravid’s legendary career, a film based on his life could be another captivating addition to this genre.
