Sourav Ganguly hails Rajkummar Rao recreating Lord's moment in biopic Dada: ‘Can't wait to see you play my cover drive’
Cricket and Bollywood fans have plenty to celebrate today as the makers of "Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story"unveiled the first look of the much-awaited biopic on Sourav Ganguly's 54th birthday. The poster features Rajkummar Rao recreating one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cricket history—Ganguly's famous shirt-waving celebration from the Lord's balcony after India's dramatic 2002 NatWest Trophy triumph.
The first look instantly sparked excitement across social media, with fans praising the powerful recreation of the iconic celebration. The film is set to chronicle the remarkable journey of Sourav Ganguly, from his rise in Kolkata cricket to becoming one of India's most influential captains.
Ganguly himself reacted warmly to the poster, calling it the "best birthday gift ever" and expressing his excitement to watch Rajkummar portray him on the big screen.
Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the biopic is produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under Luv Films, in association with T-Series. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on May 14, 2027.
The poster has already generated massive buzz online, with many fans applauding Rajkummar Rao's commitment to the role, while others are eager to see how the film captures the defining moments of Ganguly's legendary career.
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