Ifran wishes to enact Dhyan Chand

Riding high on the success of “Paan Singh Tomar” in which he played the role of national athlete who later turned dacoit, Irfan Khan is now willing to play the role of famous Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand in a biopic based on the legend's life.
 

"It has been one of my dreams to do a role on Dhyan Chand. It seems I have grown too old to play this role. But if I get a chance to do I will definitely play his role in a film. Dhyan Chand's story is amazing and he had made the country very proud," Irfan said. He was present during the  DVD launch of his film, 'Paan Singh Tomar'.

"He made a very big name for himself in the field of hockey and today see the condition of hockey. I think we should definitely make a film on Dhyan Chand," he said.

Recently Shahrukh Khan had revealed that he has been approached to play the role of the hockey player.

Dhyan Chand, who is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, is most remembered for his goal-scoring feats and for his three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, and 1936) in field hockey, when India was dominant in the sport.

Irfan feels that today times are changing as audience wants to see films on original subjects. "Filmmakers have realised that audience is also hungry for original subjects, to see our own stories. They (audience) also want to see original cinema..films that have an identity...they want to see those films whose roots are based here. This section of audience has awakened the film industry and it
is not just about sport films, people want to see good and original cinema," he said.

The 49-year-old would be seen next in the second installment of Tigmanshu Dhulia's hit film, 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster'.

He also has a Hollywood film, 'The Amazing Spiderman' where he essays a role of Dr Ratha, up for release on July 3.