5 Actors who can play the role of Major Dhyan Chand to perfection

3) Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor - The actor who almost brought Dingko Singh to silver screen

Shahid Kapoor will be an unconventional but interesting choice for the role of Major Dhyan Chand. He is commercially viable while equally ready to experiment with projects that can exploit his acting potential.

Shahid Kapoor is already in the works of a sports drama, 'Jersey'. Based on the Telugu superhit starring Nani, the movie is about a failed national cricketer who, out of love for his young son, wants to re-enter the Indian team.

Shahid Kapoor is familiar with Abhishek Chaubey's work. In fact, he worked with Chaubey in 'Udta Punjab'. But can he get into the skin of a man as charismatic and complex as Major Dhyan Chand?

While it is too early to judge, Shahid is capable of performing such roles. He is scheduled to play former boxer and 1998 Asian Games gold-medalist Dingko Singh. If he does well, Dhyan Chand's role could follow.