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Rajkummar Rao Transforms into Sourav Ganguly for Biopic
1 Apr
Summary
- Rajkummar Rao stars as cricketer Sourav Ganguly in 'Dada' biopic.
- Filming for the highly anticipated biopic has officially commenced.
- Rao expresses excitement and nervousness about portraying the icon.
Filming has officially begun for the highly anticipated biopic of cricket icon Sourav Ganguly, titled 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story'. Actor Rajkummar Rao has been cast in the titular role and shared the exciting news on social media, posting a picture of the film's clapboard.
Rajkummar Rao expressed his mixed feelings about portraying the legendary cricketer, stating he is "extremely nervous" but also "equally excited." He acknowledged the "huge responsibility" but anticipated that the project would be "a lot of fun."
Sourav Ganguly himself confirmed Rao's involvement in February 2025, noting that the film's release would likely be over a year away due to scheduling. Rajkummar Rao's upcoming comedy film, 'Toaster,' is slated for release on Netflix on April 14, 2026.
