Biopic has become the attest trend in Bollywood film industry. Many films are being made the lives of famous and inspirational sports stars. These stories are the real example of passions and determinations. That’s the reasons, every filmmaker wants to bring the life of the real heroes on big screen. So far these biopics have been very successful as far as box office is concerned.
All the biopic films made are not successful at box office, but only films based on sports personalities are the success at the box office. India’s love for sports is quite evident. People love their sports very much, though their love for cricket is extraordinary. The story of these famous sports personalities is very intriguing and inspirational.
You may wonder how much these sports star charge for their biopic. Some of these famous celebrities charge a whopping amount, but some of them charge very less. Some of them have even accepted nothing.
Dangal
Dangal featuring Aamir Khan broke all the records at the box office grossing more than Rs. 2000 Crore worldwide. The movie was based on the life of wrestler turned coach Mahavir Singh Phogat. Mahavir Phogat got just Rs. 80 Lakhs for his story to the makers.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag made lots of money at the box office. The movie was directed by acclaimed director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The movie was based on the life of Milkha Singh, who charges Rs. 1 for his biopic. However, the 1 Rupee note given to him was a very rare one. The note given to him was printed in 1958, which is the same year he won his first ever Commonwealth Gold Medal in Independent India. Talking about the same, Milkha Singh has said that the money was never his priority, he just wanted Rakeysh Mehra to make a film for a future generation of India, which will inspire them to bring a gold medal for the country.
Paan Singh Tomar
Paan Singh Tomar was directed by acclaimed director Tigmanshu Dhulia. Irrfan Khan played the titular role of an athlete turned bandit Paan Singh Tomar. The movie was both critically and commercially successful.
Mary Kom
Priyanka Chopra brings Mary Kom life on big screen, the actress played the role of inspiring boxer Mary Kom to the fullest. Boxer Mary Kom got only Rs. 25 Lakh for her story. The movie grossed more than 100 Crore. What an irony!
M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story
M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story is the highest earning movie of the year. Fans went crazy as soon as the movie was announced, which was seen in the box office collection as well. Former Indian captain had charged a whopping sum of Rs. 60 Crore for lending his story for big screen adaption.
Sachin- A Billion Dreams
Sachin Tendulkar is called God of Cricket and loved by millions of fans all around the world. What do you think would have cost makers to make a film on the life of none other Sachin Tendulkar? His name is more than enough to create excitement among the fans. Sachin- A Billion Dreams is a documentary film based on the life of Sachin Tendulkar. According to the reports in a leading news portal, Sachin charged a whopping sum of Rs. 40 Crore to lend his story.
Azhar
Azhar was a 2016 sports drama film based on the life of former Indian Captain Mohammad Azharuddin. The movie failed to match up to the expectation at box office window. Mohammad Azharuddin was one of the most controversial cricketers in India. Former captain didn’t charge a penny for giving his story to make a film.
