Former India captain Sourav Ganguly expressed joy on his 54th birthday as the first-look poster of his biopic, ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story,’ was revealed. The film, featuring actor Rajkummar Rao, is scheduled to premiere in theaters on May 14 next year. Ganguly described the occasion as the best birthday gift ever, making his day even more special.
The poster brought back significant memories from Ganguly’s cricket career, with the actor portraying his journey with sincerity and commitment. Ganguly praised Rajkummar Rao’s approach to the role and expressed confidence in his portrayal. He extended his best wishes to the film’s team and hoped for a strong audience turnout when the biopic hits the big screen in 2027.
Rajkummar Rao unveiled the first-look poster on Ganguly’s birthday, capturing a historic moment in Indian cricket history. The poster depicts the iconic shirt-waving celebration by Ganguly at Lord’s balcony after India’s victory in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final. Ganguly, known for his aggressive leadership style, led India to notable overseas victories during his captaincy, including a Test series win in Pakistan in 2004 and a drawn series in Australia in 2003-04.
Ganguly’s tenure also saw India’s success in the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. His leadership ended Australia’s 15-match winning streak with a home Test series triumph in 2001. The NatWest Trophy victory in 2002, marked by Ganguly’s Lord’s celebration, remains a pivotal moment in Indian cricket history and forms the centerpiece of the biopic’s first-look poster.
