Sangram Singh picks Ranbir, Ranveer, Vicky or Kartik for his biopic role
Synopsis
Sangram Singh says he is too young for a biopic — but if one is made, he wants Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, or Kartik Aaryan in the lead. Meanwhile, the wrestler is already living inside another biopic, playing a key role in Nagraj Manjule's film on forgotten Olympic champion KD Jadhav.
Key Takeaways
Sangram Singh named Ranbir Kapoor , Ranveer Singh , Vicky Kaushal , and Kartik Aaryan as actors who could play him in a biopic.
Sangram said he is 'still too young' for a biopic, with much left to achieve in his career.
He has been cast in a crucial role in the upcoming biopic on Olympic medalist KD Jadhav , directed by Nagraj Manjule .
Sangram was associated with an earlier, stalled film on KD Jadhav for nearly three years before the current project took shape.
He described KD Jadhav as a historically underrecognised champion who brought India its first individual Olympic medal .
Wrestler and actor Sangram Singh has named Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, and Kartik Aaryan as the Bollywood performers he believes could convincingly portray him if a biopic on his life is ever made. The revelation came during a candid conversation in Mumbai.
Still Too Young for a Biopic, Says Sangram
Sangram was quick to add a caveat — he does not consider himself ready for a biopic just yet. 'There is still a lot left for me to achieve in life,' he said, suggesting the chapter is far from closed. Only then did he entertain the hypothetical, naming four of Hindi cinema's most versatile leading men as worthy candidates.
'But if it ever happens, actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal or Kartik Aaryan could do justice to it. They are all excellent performers,' he said.
Sangram's Role in the KD Jadhav Biopic
On the professional front, Sangram has been cast in a crucial role in an upcoming biopic on the life of Olympic gold medalist wrestler KD Jadhav, directed by Nagraj Manjule. The project holds deep personal significance for him.
Sangram revealed that his connection to Jadhav's story goes back years. 'When I became the first brand ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India and started motivational speaking, I began reading extensively about him. I met his son Ranjit ji and many people connected to his life,' he said.
A Project Three Years in the Making
Sangram disclosed that his involvement with a film on KD Jadhav predates the current project. 'Earlier, Shyam Babu was also trying to make a film on Jadhav sir, and I was associated with that process for almost three years. Unfortunately, that project stopped midway. Then director Nagraj Manjule sir came forward with this film, and I got an opportunity to be part of it,' he explained.
He described Jadhav's post-Olympic life as one marked by struggle and hardship that received far less attention than his historic achievement. 'As I learned more about the Olympic medalist, I realised how difficult his life was after that success. He struggled a lot and endured many hardships,' Sangram said.
Honouring a Forgotten Champion
KD Jadhav brought India its first individual Olympic medal, yet Sangram argues the wrestler never received the recognition he deserved during his lifetime. 'Even today, many feel he deserves much more honour. I feel grateful that I could contribute, even in a small way, to telling his story,' he concluded.
With Nagraj Manjule — known for critically acclaimed work in Indian cinema — at the helm, the biopic is expected to bring renewed national attention to Jadhav's legacy.
Point of View
But the more substantive story sits underneath it — his years-long commitment to bringing KD Jadhav's life to screen. Jadhav won India its first individual Olympic medal in 1952 and spent much of his later life in obscurity; the fact that it took seven decades and a director of Nagraj Manjule's stature to greenlight this film says something uncomfortable about how India treats its sporting heroes once the medal moment fades. Sangram's involvement, spanning two separate production attempts, suggests this is personal conviction, not a career calculation.
NationPress
1 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which actors did Sangram Singh name for his biopic role?
Sangram Singh named Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, and Kartik Aaryan as actors he believes could do justice to his role in a biopic. He described all four as 'excellent performers.'
Has Sangram Singh confirmed that a biopic on his life is being made?
No biopic on Sangram Singh has been confirmed. He said he considers himself too young for one, adding that 'there is still a lot left to achieve in life,' and only entertained the question as a hypothetical.
What is the KD Jadhav biopic that Sangram Singh is part of?
It is an upcoming film on the life of KD Jadhav, India's first individual Olympic medal winner, directed by Nagraj Manjule. Sangram Singh has been cast in a crucial role in the project.
Who is KD Jadhav and why is the biopic significant?
KD Jadhav was an Indian wrestler who won a bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics — India's first individual Olympic medal. Sangram Singh has noted that Jadhav struggled after his Olympic success and never received the recognition he deserved during his lifetime.
How long has Sangram Singh been connected to the KD Jadhav film?
Sangram Singh was associated with an earlier, separate attempt to make a film on KD Jadhav — led by Shyam Babu — for nearly three years before that project stalled. He subsequently joined the current production helmed by director Nagraj Manjule.
