Veer Pahariya Interested in Playing Virat Kohli in Biopic After 'Sky Force'

Veer Pahariya Interested in Playing Virat Kohli in Biopic After 'Sky Force'

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Veer Pahariya makes his acting debut in the Bollywood film Sky Force, which also features Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan. The film has received positive feedback from both audiences and critics alike. It opened with a box office collection of Rs 15.3 crore. In addition to Akshay and Sara, viewers have shown considerable admiration for the newcomer, Veer, even trending 'VeerForce' on X following the film's release. Amidst the favorable reviews, Veer discussed the possibility of portraying Virat Kohli in a biopic about the cricketer.

Veer Pahariya in Virat Kohli's biopic?

In a recent interview with Filmygyan, Veer was inquired about his interest in playing the role of Virat Kohli in the anticipated biopic. He expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Of course, I would really love to do it. It's very exciting what you're saying and is very overwhelming. Hopefully, in years to come, if you feel I am deserving, I will work very hard, and if they're ever making the film, and they feel I am deserving, I would love to be a part of it."

For those unfamiliar, Veer is the grandson of Sushilkumar Shinde, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Kabir Khan on Virat Kohli biopic

Kabir Khan, the director, shared his thoughts on a potential biopic about Kohli, noting in a 2024 interview that such a film would encompass more than just cricket; it would delve into the entirety of Kohli's character. He finds Virat's off-field persona particularly intriguing. "Whatever I have read or seen, I find the way he thinks and how he follows fitness very interesting. I would say that if I have the choice, then definitely [I would choose] Virat Kohli for a biopic," he remarked.

Sky Force box office update

Sky Force premiered on January 24, 2025, and opened with a box office collection of Rs 15.30 crore. The film, an aerial action drama, garnered Rs 26.30 crore on its second day and Rs 31.60 crore on the third day. However, it did not maintain its momentum, experiencing a decline in box office performance on the fourth and fifth days. The narrative of Sky Force revolves around India's inaugural airstrike, specifically the Sargodha airbase attack on Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistani air war of 1965.

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