I want my son to become a tennis player: Baichung Bhutia

Indian footballer Baichung Bhutia is keen that a film be made on him. He, in fact, has also been trying to write an autobiography for the last five years. Baichung, who was in the city recently, says: "I haven't been approached by any filmmaker. But I think my story would generate an interest. I have encountered several challenges in life which need to be told.Also it will have a happy ending."
However, the footballer feels that filmmakers should portray real life stories. "Some filmmakers are making movies on sports personalities. But I think instead of adding masala to the movie, they should just portray the real stories. That's the only way the audience will get inspired." On his unwritten autobiography, Baichung says: "I am unable to give time. You need a lot of patience to document your life."
Baichung, who had also won a dance reality show, says that he has been approached for Bigg Boss and Survivor India but is unable to take up anything right now because he wants to work on the football club he started.
"It's been one-and-half years, and now United Sikkim Football Club comes under top 10 clubs in India. My aim is to provide support to young football enthusiasts at the grass root level. I would love if Shah Rukh Khan invests in my club since he is keen to promote the sport," says the Arjun aaward winner. Baichung is confident that even though cricket is the most popular sport in the country, people will be encouraged to take up other sports only if the success stories are talked about.
Baichung, who is blessed with one son and two daughters, doesn't want his son to become a footballer. "I want my children to pursue sports in school but whether they want to take it professionally or not, it's up to them. I would want my son to become a tennis player instead."