Reports indicate that director Aanand L. Rai is likely to sit down with Aamir Khan for the role of chess legend Viswanathan Anand in his biopic. This is reportedly because story, location, and budget are almost ready, and shooting might start soon, according to a source. Aamir Khan, who says he plays chess, had announced earlier that he would like to play Anand when he made an appearance at a 2021 chess stream. The project follows the rising popularity of chess in India, fueled by global successes like The Queen’s Gambit and players like Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Anand himself. Explore here the story-telling style of Aanand L Rai, Anand’s achievements, and how this film can reshape Indian cinema, sports culture, and chess.