Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed his appreciation for Rajkummar Rao’s portrayal of him in the upcoming biographical film Dada. Reacting after the makers released the film’s first poster on the occasion of his 54th birthday, Ganguly said the actor has done an “incredible job” bringing his story to life.
Sourav Ganguly Reacts to Dada First Poster
The first poster of Dada was unveiled on Sourav Ganguly’s 54th birthday, prompting the former Indian cricket captain to share his response. While thanking the filmmakers and his fans for the birthday wishes, Ganguly said the poster immediately reminded him of one of the defining moments of his cricket career.
According to Ganguly, the image took him back to the unforgettable 2002 NatWest Series final at Lord’s, where he celebrated India’s dramatic victory over England by removing his jersey and waving it from the famous balcony.
At the same time, Ganguly also praised Rajkummar Rao’s performance in the film, saying the actor has done an “incredible job” portraying him.
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Film Chronicles Ganguly’s Cricket Journey
Directed by Vikram Aditya Motwane, Dada follows Sourav Ganguly’s rise from a young cricketer to becoming one of the most influential captains in the history of Indian cricket.
The biopic aims to capture the key milestones of Ganguly’s personal and professional journey throughout his cricketing career.
Cast Brings Ganguly’s Family to the Screen
Alongside Rajkummar Rao in the lead role, the film features:
- Tanya Maniktala as Ganguly’s wife, Dona Ganguly
- Aparajita Adhya as his mother
- Saswata Chatterjee as his father, Chandi Ganguly
- Rahul Dev Bose as his elder brother, Snehasish Ganguly
Rajkummar Rao’s Transformation for the Role
Rajkummar Rao was recently seen shooting for the film at Kolkata’s Maidan, where he appeared almost unrecognisable in his transformed look.
The actor sported longer hair beneath a white cricket cap and wore a traditional white cricket jersey while filming scenes for the biopic based on the life of the former Indian skipper.
Conclusion
With the first poster now unveiled and Sourav Ganguly publicly praising Rajkummar Rao’s performance, anticipation for Dada continues to grow. The Vikram Aditya Motwane-directed biopic will showcase Ganguly’s journey from an aspiring cricketer to one of India’s most influential cricket captains, supported by a cast portraying the key members of his family.
