In a candid interview with a leading news editorial, Sandeep revealed why he did not want the Khans and Kumars to play the role and why Diljit is the perfect choice for the movie based on his life. He said, ''I did not want the film to go to a big star, be it Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar or Aamir Khan because they would not have suited the part. Not that they cannot play the part but they would not have been convincing as Sandeep Singh. I wanted that even if it is a beginner in Bollywood, he should be able to portray the role as real as possible.''

Sandeep On His Biopic
''In the beginning, it was unbelievable. It was just like how in Haryana and Punjab people come to you and promise to take you overseas. You start daydreaming about spending your days as a permanent resident abroad. I also started dreaming about my film and story. That time only the movie based on Milkha Singh had come out. So, I also used to think that soon there will be a film on Sandeep Singh, people will get to know about me. I felt really good.''

When I Met The Producers Of Soorma
‘'When I met the producers for the first time, we had very short time to talk about my journey. I was constantly talking and narrating my story. They thought I would automatically stop in half an hour but I went on and on for two hours straight. So, they were amazed and gained confidence to make a film on my life.''

Diljit Dosanjh is gearing up for the release of Soorma, which is based on the life of hockey player Sandeep Singh. Amid his busy schedule, the actor visited Sandeep's hometown Shahabad where he met the former Indian hockey captain's family. Those who have come late, Soorma will hit the screens on 13th July.