Sourav Ganguly biopic ‘Dada’ to release in May 2027, former skipper unveils first look on his 54th birthday

Legendary batter Sourav Ganguly’s 54th birthday was made special after it was announced that his biographical movie was set to release on 14th May 2027. Noted Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is set to play the lead role and portray India’s former skipper. The movie is named DADA – The Sourav Ganguly Story.

Ganguly himself took to his Instagram account and revealed the first look of the movie. The 54-year-old wrote, “The best gift ever! Can’t wait to see you play my cover drive! And tagged the actor in the post. The movie poster had Rao’s face on Sourav’s body in the epic celebration that took place at Lord’s after India won the NatWest trophy in 2002.

For the unversed, former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff had waved his shirt in the air after beating India in an ODI. The incident had occurred during an ODI game that was played at the Wankhede Stadium in early 2002. Sourav repaid the action with his own shirt-waving celebration after India’s monumental triumph six months down the line.

Sourav Ganguly’s best moments as player and captain

Having made his debut in 1991, the batter was dropped from the national team for five long years. Bengal’s batter eventually returned to the side in 1996 against England at the home of cricket and scored 131 on his debut. Yet another player playing his maiden Test was none other than Rahul Dravid, who was out for 95 runs.

Four years later, Ganguly was given the captaincy of the team after Sachin Tendulkar stepped down in early 2000. That same year, Sourav led the side to the finals of the ICC Knockouts Trophy (now the Champions Trophy) in Nairobi. Men in Blue unfortunately lost the game to Stephen Fleming-led New Zealand.

Prince of Kolkata then beat Australiawho was led by Steve Waugh, at home with a 2-1 margin. During the second Test at the Eden Gardens, showed grit and determination after being asked to follow on. VVS Laxman and Dravid combined to help India post a huge lead and eventually win the game.

In 2003, Team India reached the finals of the World Cup but lost to Ricky Ponting’s Australia in the final by 125 runs. Sourav Ganguly’s other feats include drawing the series down under as well as beating Pakistan in their own backyard in 2004. The player ultimately retired in 2008 after a stellar 17-year career.