Rajkummar Rao Channels Sourav Ganguly’s Iconic Lord’s Celebration In ‘Dada’ First Look; Biopic To Hit Theatres In 2027
Rajkummar Rao has officially stepped into the shoes of cricket legend Sourav Ganguly. On the former Indian captain’s 54th birthday, the makers of Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story unveiled the film’s first-look poster, giving fans their first glimpse of Rao as the iconic cricketer.
The poster recreates one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cricket history—Ganguly’s shirt-waving celebration from the Lord’s balcony after India’s memorable victory over England in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final. Rajkummar perfectly captures the emotion and energy of the historic moment, instantly sparking excitement among cricket and cinema lovers alike.
Sharing the poster on social media, the makers wrote, “Happy Birthday, our dearest Dada,” while Rajkummar also celebrated the occasion by introducing his look from the much-awaited biopic.
Sourav Ganguly, visibly delighted with the tribute, reshared the poster and called it the “best birthday gift ever.” He also wished Rajkummar luck for portraying him on the big screen, adding that he couldn’t wait to watch the actor recreate his famous cover drive.
