Shahid Kapoor will soon turn producer with his next film based on the life of legendary Manipuri boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh. Directed by Raja Krishna Menon, Kapoor will also play the titular role in the sports biopic. 

According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, the film was supposed to go on floors in January, but is currently in the scripting stage and will possibly go on floors later this year. Besides directing, Menon will also be co-producing the movie with Shahid Kapoor.