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Biopic To Be Made on Hockey Legend Dhyan Chand
The late hockey player Dhyan Chand, popularly known as 'The Wizard', won three Olympic Gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
- Indo-Asian News Service
- Updated: October 08, 2014 12:01 am IST
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Born on August 29, 1905, Major Dhyan Chand is regarded as the greatest player of hockey the world has seen till date.
Filmmaker Karan Johar has decided to bring the life of hockey legend Dhyan Chand on the big screen.
The late hockey player, popularly known as 'The Wizard', won three Olympic Gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
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"My friends Pooja...Aarti Shetty and I are honoured and proud to have the rights to tell the story of the legendary sportsman #DHYANCHAND," Karan tweeted Tuesday.
The news was also shared on the official page of Karan's Dharma Productions. The tweet read: "Karan Johar, Pooja & Aarti Shetty to produce the official biopic on the life of the legendary sportsman #DHYANCHAND."
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