Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Lalit Modi Biopic Reportedly Advances With Sajid Nadiadwala Producing
A movie about Lalit Modi’s life may be made.
Sajid Nadiadwala is reportedly expected to produce it.
The movie is still being written and planned.
Sneha Rajani is reportedly helping develop the story.
Ranveer Singh has said he would like to play Modi.
However, the filmmakers have not officially chosen him for the role.
The movie may show Modi’s work in cricket and other parts of his life.
The makers reportedly want to tell more than only the controversial parts of his story.
Sajid Nadiadwala is reportedly set to produce a Lalit Modi biopic under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
The film remains in the writing and development stage, with no director, release date, or full cast announced.
Writer-producer Sneha Rajani is reportedly leading or contributing to the script’s development.
Ranveer Singh has expressed interest in playing Modi after meeting him in London, but his casting is unconfirmed.
The makers reportedly want to explore Modi’s personal and professional life beyond his public controversies.
- Who
- Lalit Modi is the subject; Sajid Nadiadwala is the reported producer, Sneha Rajani is involved in development, and Ranveer Singh is a possible lead actor.
- What
- A biopic about Lalit Modi is reportedly in development.
- When
- The project is currently being written and developed; reports dated September 18, 2026, described it as being in an early stage.
- Where
- The reported production is associated with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment; Modi and Ranveer Singh previously met in London.
- Why
- The makers reportedly want to explore multiple phases of Modi’s personal and professional journey rather than focus only on controversies.
- Subject
- Lalit Modi, former IPL chief and a key figure in the league’s creation and growth
- Reported producer
- Sajid Nadiadwala
- Production banner
- Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
- Development status
- Writing and development stage
- Writer-producer involved
- Sneha Rajani
- Possible lead actor
- Ranveer Singh; casting has not been officially confirmed
- Planned focus
- Modi’s personal journey, professional career, IPL role, controversies, and life beyond public headlines
