Actors who should have biopics

Sonu Sood to play Dara Singh in his biopic?

Happy New Year actor Sonu Sood is considered as one of Bollywood's fittest heartthrobs. And this seems to have landed him a role in the biopic of the late wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh. Sonu has been approached by a Punjabi filmmaker who is keen to cast him as Dara Singh, as reported on BollywoodLife.com. However, the actor is currently in the reading stage and will give his nod only when he is convinced with the script. Well, it would be interesting to watch Sonu Sood step into the shoes of Dara Singh.

While it remains to be seen if Sonu gives his nod to this project, read on to know which biopic is director Rajkumar Hirani planning to make...

The rumour mills are abuzz with news that director Rajkumar Hirani is working on Sanjay Dutt’s biopic next and has roped in superstar Ranbir Kapoor to play the title role. With Rajkumar Hirani at the helm of affairs here, the film will reportedly try to depict the rather inspiring story of the actor. But the idea of making biopics on the lives of inspiring actors does seem to be a novel one and is something that we would definitely like to see more of. So here's our wishlist of the actors we would want to see biopics made on.

Salman Khan: If there is any one actor who deserves a biopic made on his life, it has to be superstar Salman Khan. The Dabangg star who has a macho persona yet a heart of gold, has an enviable career chart and a rather colourful personal life. Considered as one of the hottest bachelors of the country, Salman has seen many ups and downs in his journey to stardom. It will indeed be interesting to see a movie on the actor that will highlight his childhood days, early career lows, his many alleged affairs, the controversies and court cases and his love-hate relationship with Shah Rukh Khan. And who better to star in his biopic than the man himself! Frankly, we have a hard time trying to find someone else who would be able to pull off being Salman on-screen.

Shah Rukh Khan: This is one story that will inspire you to dream big. A middle-class boy from Delhi who works hard to achieve his dreams and is today the biggest superstar of the country and one of the richest actors in the world. Be it his charisma or his business acumen, Shah Rukh Khan is successful in whatever he does. He is one actor who has made it big irrespective of his background and non-filmi connections. We salute the actor's prowess and believe his story deserves to be shown on the silver screen. While it is difficult to match his charm, we believe actors like Shahid Kapoor or Sidharth Malhotra who have confessed their love for the actor can probably do justice to his biopic. Having SRK play himself on-screen would however be a treat we can only wish for!

Amitabh Bachchan: Be it his dialogue delivery or his talent, be it his generosity or humility, be it his 'angry young man' avatar or his energy, Amitabh Bachchan is a legend, an icon and an inspiration to all. He is the most loved actor of the country and has a huge fan following. What is also interesting is that despite an excellent start, Big B also saw a slump in his career and and faced several setbacks. His journey from being an executive at shipping firm - Shaw & Wallace to becoming an international megastar is beyond incredible and hence, we think our list of biopics would be incomplete without Big B's. And we think his son Abhishek Bachchan can impersonate his father just fine.

Raj Kapoor: Actor, director and producer Raj Kapoor is considered as one of the most entertaining personalities of the Indian film industry. Loved by people across the globe, Raj had an illustrious career and was appreciated both by film critics as well as the masses. Since he often portrayed cheerful characters despite adversities, he was also called the Charlie Chaplin of Indian cinema, and was intelligent enough to understand the pulse of the people. He reportedly established his own studio, R.K Films, at the young age of 24. The actor also had a very colourful personal life and was allegedly in a relationship with actress Nargis. However, we think a biopic on Raj Kapoor would be a befitting tribute to Kapoors, who have been inspiring us for decades. And who better than Ranbir Kapoor to play his role?

Rekha: The original diva of Indian cinema, Rekha is an enigma, a mystery and one of the most gorgeous faces of Indian cinema. Though there have been media reports suggesting that a biopic would be made on Rekha, a confirmation is still awaited. An India Today report dated May 2011 says that the biopic on Rekha would see Rani Mukerji or Bipasha Basu as the iconic actress and would be directed by newbie Kapil Sharma, who wrote the script for Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon, and would be tentatively titled Sitaare. Well, we surely are waiting for this movie.