Varun Dhawan to play hockey legend Dhyan Chand?

Bollywood heartthrob, Varun Dhawan is reportedly being lured to play hockey legend Dhyan Chand.

DNA India reports that while the rights of the movie were sold to producers Pooja and Aarti Shetty, nothing materialised from it until now. Apparently, the two sisters have taken the project to their friend Karan Johar to move it ahead.

A source told the publication, ���Pooja and Aarti sounded Karan out about the Dhyan Chand project. He loved the idea and agreed to co-produce the film. Karan approached Ranbir Kapoor to play the lead role. RK, for reasons best known to him, declined the offer. KJo then took the project to his other favourite Varun Dhawan, who is very keen on playing the hockey legend. He even made his father David Dhawan hear the story. Karan then approached Fox Star Studios, who are very keen to get on board.�۝

The report adds that both Johar and Dhawan do not want the film to be directed by Rohit Jaisingh Vaid.

The source added, ���It was Rohit who bought the rights for the biopic on behalf of the Shetty sisters. The right to direct the film cannot be taken away from him unless Rohit voluntarily forfeits it. This, he is in no mood to do.�۝