Rajkummar Rao unveils first look of Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, recreates iconic Lord's celebration

Rajkummar Rao has unveiled the first-look poster of Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, the much-awaited biopic based on the life of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on his 54th birthday. The poster recreates one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cricket history, showing Rajkummar stepping into Ganguly's shoes during the legendary jersey-waving celebration from the Lord's balcony after India's memorable NatWest Trophy victory over England in 2002. The celebration became a defining symbol of Ganguly's fearless leadership and remains one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket.

Rajkummar Rao steps in the shoes of Sourav Ganguly

The makers shared the first-look poster on social media, giving fans a glimpse of Rajkummar Rao's striking transformation into the former cricketer. The reveal has created excitement among cricket lovers and movie fans alike, especially as it coincides with Ganguly's birthday.

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Rajkummar, who has earned praise for portraying real-life personalities on screen, is expected to bring one of Indian cricket's most celebrated captains to life in what promises to be one of the biggest projects of his career.

Biopic to Chronicle Ganguly's Inspiring Journey

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story will trace Ganguly's remarkable journey from a talented young cricketer to one of India's most influential captains. The film aims to highlight the defining moments of his personal and professional life while exploring the determination, resilience and leadership that transformed Indian cricket during his captaincy. The first-look poster also hints that the film will revisit several landmark moments from Ganguly's career, beginning with his unforgettable Lord's celebration.

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The biopic is produced by Luv Films's Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, and is presented by T-Series along with Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar and DBL. With filming currently underway, Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on May 14, 2027. The film is expected to bring the inspiring story of one of India's most successful cricket captains to the big screen, offering audiences a closer look at the man fondly known as "Dada."

- PTC PUNJABI