Raja Krishna Menon says Shahid Kapoor might NOT BE INTERESTED in doing Dingko Singh biopic now; Here's why
etimes.in | Aug 17, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Filmmaker Raja Krishna Menon has not given up on the idea of making a biopic on late Manipuri boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh, even years after shelving plans that once had Shahid Kapoor in the lead role. The 'Airlift' director said the story continues to stay close to his heart, though he now feels the casting needs a fresh look. Let's take a look at what he has to say.
Menon admitted the biopic won't be easy to execute but remains hopeful. He said, "It's not an easy film to make, but one that I would really love to make if it all falls into place."
Raja Krishna Menon talks about the Dingko Singh biopic
In an interview with Variety India, Raja Krishna Menon called Dingko's life extraordinary, saying, "Yes, the Dingko Singh biopic is an incredible story because he was quite an incredible man. He came from a place that needs representation." He added that Dingko's impact went far beyond the boxing ring, He said, "What he did changed the landscape there and turned it into a sports centre. He was also kind of a maverick involved in many things. There's a socio-political angle to his story as well."Did Shahid Kapoor Take A Dig At Alia Bhatt? His 'You Can't Fool The Internet' Remark Goes Viral
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Why Shahid Kapoor may no longer be the right fit
The project was earlier planned with Shahid Kapoor as the lead, but Menon now feels the long gap in development calls for a rethink. He said, "I don't know if Shahid would be interested anymore in doing it because, one, Dingko was very young… in his 20s… when much of his life's story took place. It's definitely a film that needs to be made. And it needs to be made with someone younger."Menon admitted the biopic won't be easy to execute but remains hopeful. He said, "It's not an easy film to make, but one that I would really love to make if it all falls into place."