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Monday, 15th Sept 2014, 6:39 AM IST Neeraj Pandey is in plans to make a biopic on cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but a lot of hurdles are coming in his way. Few days back, there were reports that Dhoni is asking for a whopping amount to make a biopic on him. Well, the production team was reworking on the budget of the film, so that they can give the whopping amount to Dhoni. However, one more hurdle has come in the film’s way. Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI) has stated that a biopic cannot be made on a sportsperson who is still playing the game. A source close to the project said, “We were informed that BCCI had a close door meeting with Dhoni. Since he is currently playing for the Indian cricket team, as per the rules, a biopic on him is not permitted.” Talking about the amount Dhoni is asking for, a trade analyst said, “When films that are made on a budget of Rs 60 crore to Rs 70 crore are struggling to touch the Rs 100 crore mark, the amount MSD had quoted was sky high. What business will the biopic be expected to do after release,when the makers part with a big amount before the film goes on floor?” |