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Rajkummar Rao shoots for Sourav Ganguly biopic in Kolkata; photos from set leak online
Rajkummar Rao stars in Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.
Rajkummar Rao has begun shooting for former cricketer Sourav Ganguly’s biopic, Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, in Kolkata. According to Mid Day, the film’s Mumbai production schedule has already been completed, and the cast and crew have now moved to Kolkata for a 15-day shooting schedule. The film will be shot across multiple locations in the city, capturing various phases of Ganguly’s life in Kolkata.
Rajkummar begins shooting for Ganguly’s biopic
Rajkummar was spotted arriving in Kolkata earlier this week, and on Wednesday, he was seen at the Kolkata Maidan. The actor participated in an early morning workout session before shooting several scenes for the biopic. The report also stated that the film will trace Sourav Ganguly’s journey from the lanes of Behala to representing the Indian cricket team on the international stage.
It has also been reported that the shoot began early Tuesday morning at Sourav Ganguly’s residence in Behala. The team later filmed sequences at Kolkata’s historic East Bengal Club grounds, recreating the phase of Sourav’s life when he played cricket for Aryan Club. Portions of the film have also been shot at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The makers reportedly filmed several sequences at Eden Gardens after the IPL 2026 season concluded on Sunday. Reports suggest that the former cricketer himself was present during parts of the shoot, both at his residence and at Eden Gardens.
About Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story
Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. The film’s music will be composed by Pritam. Tanya Maniktala will play Sourav’s wife, Dona Ganguly, in the film. The biopic is also expected to explore the romantic phase of Sourav and Dona’s relationship alongside his cricketing journey.
To maintain authenticity and stay true to Sourav’s Bengali roots, several actors from the Bengali film industry have reportedly been cast in important roles. Reports suggest that Aparajita Adhya will portray Sourav’s mother, Nirupa Ganguly, while Saswata Chatterjee will essay the role of his father, Chandi Ganguly.
About Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao’s last release was Toaster. The film, a Netflix original, received a mixed response from critics and audiences alike. Toaster was bankrolled by Rajkummar’s wife, Patralekhaa. Before that, he appeared in projects like Maalik, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video and Bhool Chuk Maaf. While the latter two films performed decently at the box office, Maalik turned out to be a commercial failure.
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