Mohd. Azharuddin's Bio-Pic on Bollywood Screens

Ekta Kapoor has bought the rights to a Bio-Pic on the cricket star Mohammed Azharuddin. Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh are on the list to play lead roles.

Mary Kom and Milkha Singh may soon have company. Cricket's original controversy will return on the Bollywood Screen. If Ekta Kapoor has he way. We have learnt that the producer and her team signed a contract with Azharuddin a few days ago for the rights to a Bio-Pic on the cricketer's life.

This deal has been finalized after a long phase of meetings and negotiations and according to sources, Ekta managed to bear her competitors with a handsome offer price. A source close to the development said "The final meeting is held at a Bandra five-star and an official announcement is expected any time soon."

The film will start roll its camera later this year. Though it is too early to finalize the casting, It is learnt that Ekta has three stars on her list - Said Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranvir Singh.