# Shoojit Sircar Drops Kishore Kumar Biopic After Ranbir Kapoor Link 2026-08-06T18:05:36+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Shoojit Sircar has abandoned his planned Kishore Kumar biopic after learning that Anurag Basu was developing another version with Ranbir Kapoor. Speaking to Variety India, Sircar said Kapoor had always been his first choice for the role, but decided that only one film should be made. He said Basu, a friend who understands music well, was the right person to continue the project. Sircar said his interest in Kishore Kumar grew from the singer-actor’s performances in Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi and Padosan. Years of research focused on Kumar’s many talents, his clashes in the film industry and his wish to return to Khandwa and farm. Sircar said he has now moved on and does not expect to revive his version. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Anurag Basu, Bollywood, Kishore Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, Shoojit Sircar Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shoojit-sircar-drops-kishore-kumar-biopic-after-ranbir-kapoor-link/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shoojit-sircar-drops-kishore-kumar-biopic-after-ranbir-kapoor-link/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.