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Rajkummar Rao's Biopic on Sourav Ganguly Finally Get a Title, Find Out Here
Rajkummar Rao is playing Sourav Ganguly as the biopic begins principal photography, with Vikramaditya Motwane directing and a July 24, 2026 release set.
- On Wednesday, actor Rajkummar Rao began filming the biopic 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story,' portraying the cricket legend under director Vikramaditya Motwane's guidance.
- The former Indian cricket captain played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs, scoring 18,575 runs before later serving as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal and the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
- Produced by filmmaker Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg of Luv Films, the project gained momentum as director Motwane shared a photograph of Eden Gardens Stadium on social media to mark production's start.
- Bollywood figures including Farah Khan and Karan Johar celebrated the announcement on social media, while Rao manages the biopic alongside upcoming projects 'Toaster' and 'Raftaar.'
- The film is slated for theatrical release on July 24, 2026, though Ganguly previously noted that scheduling conflicts could extend production timelines for the 'powerful edge-of-the-seat drama.
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‘Dada’: Rajkummar Rao starts shooting for Saurav Ganguly biopic helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane
Actor Rajkummar Rao has started shooting for Dada, the biopic on the life of cricketing legend Saurav Ganguly, the makers announced on Wednesday (April 2, 2026). The film is being helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankuar Garg under Luv Films.
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Shooting has officially begun for the biopic on Sourav Ganguly, titled "Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story." The film is being directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane. Rajkummar Rao will be seen playing Ganguly in the film.
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