Ganguly in different role

He is as fluent in front of the camera as he is on the cricket pitch while facing the likes of Shoaib Akhtar and Brett Lee. However, now Sourav Ganguly may be asked to demonstrate his skill as an actor. If one of the leading directors of West Bengal is to be believed, Ganguly and his wife Dona may be seen as the hero and heroine of a film.

Disclosing this in Calcutta on Friday, director Anjan Choudhury said that the name of the film is `Chandramallika' He also stated that a preliminary discussion had taken place between him and Ganguly, through the latter's wife Dona. Ganguly has agreed to act in the film provided he likes the script.

Speaking about the story, Choudhury said, "The story deals with the life of a female dancer. Initially, I had proposed the role to Dona. She agreed to do it. Then through her, I approached Sourav. He has asked me to send him the script. Once Ganguly returns from England, official discussions will start. The film will be shot in Calcutta and in Hyderabad."

Asked whether he was using the two to gain money and mileage, Choudhury said, "That definitely is an important issue. But more than that, I would like to film the most popular sports couple in West Bengal. That is why I have decided to get involved in this venture. I am sincerely praying that Ganguly likes the script."