During the Q&A session CEAT Cricket Ranking Awards 2024the legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid asked about the possibility of a Bollywood biopic based on his life. Known for his modest and simple nature, Dravid responded with his characteristic wit and humour.
Rahul Dravid’s playful response to Mayanti Langer’s query
When the model becomes an anchor Mayanti Langer Asked about a potential biopic, Dravid smiled before replying, “If the money is good enough, I’ll play myself.”
This boss is 🔥 #RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/TTtxiBMakj
— Balaji Duraisamy (@balajidtweets) August 22, 2024
Dravid’s self-deprecating humor resonated with viewers, showcasing his humility and grounded personality.
Dravid’s illustrious cricket career
Known as “The Wall” for his solid batting technique and toughness, Dravid has had an illustrious career as both a player and a coach. He amassed over 24,000 international runs and won numerous awards, cementing his place as one of the greatest cricketers India has ever produced. Since taking over as coach, Dravid has been instrumental in nurturing young talent and leading the Indian team to important victories, including their recent victories. T20 World Cup won under his leadership.
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Lifetime achievement award for Dravid
Dravid was showered with praise and admiration at the CEAT Cricket Awards, where he was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement award. His contributions to Indian cricket, both as a player and a coach, were widely acknowledged.
Dravid, who stepped down as coach after India’s T20 World Cup victory in June, was instrumental in the team’s first title in 11 years. His tactical acumen and ability to create a positive team environment played an important role in the team’s success.
The 2024 World T20 triumph was a significant milestone in Dravid’s career and brought his journey full circle. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a fitting tribute to his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket.
Is a Dravid biopic in the works?
The trend of biopics on Indian cricket stars continues to gain momentum. after the success of films about MS DhoniMohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar and Mithali RajT-Series has announced plans for a comprehensive biopic of the former Yuvraj Singh. Given the immense popularity of these biopics and Dravid’s legendary career, a film based on his life could be another compelling addition to the genre.
