Urvashi Rautela: “No One Can Be A Better Choice Than Me For The Role Of PT Usha”

At a time when biopics, especially life stories of sporting icons, are a trend, B-Town hottie Urvashi Rautela has expressed her eagerness to play famous Olympian PT Usha in a film on her life.

“Not many people know I am an athlete. I am a national basketball champion. I was the girls’ captain of the team. I am a sportsperson, so I think no one can be a better choice than me for the role of PT Usha. I have been a racer. I have participated in a lot of hurdles and races, and won many. So, I think I will fit in any sports biopic. Also, the filmmakers will not have to waste their time in terms of training me,” Urvashi told IANS.

The names of big-ticket heroines as Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra have been floating around as possible contenders for the role. However, there is no confirmation.

As of now, Urvashi is busy promoting her upcoming film “Pagalpanti“, a comedy directed by Anees Bazmee. Talking about working in a Bazmee directorial, she said: “It was a fabulous experience. He is a very sorted filmmaker who knows what he wants.”

The actress added her father is a fan of Anees Bazmee’s movies and by being a part of this film, she has made him proud. “I would say I made my dad proud. His favourite films include ‘No Entry’, ‘Welcome’, ‘Singh Is Kinng’ and ‘Welcome Back’. When he got to know that I am a part of an Anees Bazmee film, he became really happy,” she said.

The film has an ensemble cast and boasts of veterans like Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla, , who are known for their impeccable comic timing, apart from young actors such as Ileana D’Cruz, Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda.