Mumbai: The upcoming biopic titled ‘Sumo Didi’ will inform the story of India’s solely skilled feminine sumo wrestler Hetal Dave, and can star Shriyam Bhagnani as its lead. The teaser of the movie that includes actress Shriyam showcases her in a tricky and decided character, grappling with ropes as she trains for her a part of a sumo wrestler.
The movie, which additionally stars Nitesh Pandey, Chaitanya Sharma, and Raghav Dhir, has been helmed by Jayant Rohatgi.
For Shriyam Bhagnani, portraying the character of Hetal Dave, is a “great honour”. She mentioned, “Preparing for this role has been both demanding and rewarding, and I am thankful for the chance to embody such a courageous and influential figure on screen. I hope that our film will inspire women of all ages to chase their dreams and never give up, no matter the challenges they face”.
Hetal Dave, the inspiration behind the collection, made historical past as India’s first and solely feminine sumo wrestler, and in 2008, she even made it into the Limca Book of Records. She has represented India in varied worldwide championships, together with Poland, Finland, Estonia, and Taiwan. In the 2009 World Games, she positioned fifth within the girls’s middleweight class.
Sumo wrestling is just not among the many acknowledged sports activities in India, even then Dave has represented India in a number of competitions, and has recorded her title on the earth’s 150 fearless girls.
Shriyam additional talked about, “For me, this is a grand debut, and I recognise the weight of the significant responsibility I am undertaking, quite literally. As a biopic based on a real-life individual, I consider it my greatest responsibility to portray Hetal Mam’s journey accurately in Sumo Didi. It’s my sincere desire to do justice to her story and legacy through my performance in the film”.
As per sources, Shriyam underwent a number of months of rigorous bodily coaching to remodel herself for the position, collaborating with superstar coach Sahil Rasheed to construct muscle mass and improve her athleticism. To obtain a extra genuine look, the actress has additionally gained a substantial quantity of weight.
The movie, produced by Jio Studios, can be launched quickly.
