The filming for the biopic based on the life of former India captain Sourav Ganguly is currently underway in Kolkata. After completing the Mumbai leg, the production has now moved to Kolkata for a 15-day schedule. Amid this, pictures of Rajkummar Rao, who plays the legendary cricketer, from the sets have surfaced online.
Rajkummar Rao`s first look as Sourav Ganguly surface
Rajkummar Rao, who plays Ganguly in the film titled Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, arrived in Kolkata earlier this week. He was seen at the Kolkata Maidan on Wednesday. After a morning workout session, the actor reportedly spent the day filming scenes for the biopic.
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According to reports, the first phase of the Kolkata schedule is centred on Ganguly`s childhood and upbringing, revolving around his journey from the lanes of Behala to becoming a world-class cricketer.
The Kolkata shoot reportedly began early Tuesday morning at Sourav Ganguly’s residence in Behala. Later on Wednesday, the team shot at Kolkata’s historic East Bengal Club grounds, recreating the phase when Sourav played cricket for Aryan Club. Elaborate sets were erected on the premises, amid tight security, where Rajkummar Rao was seen filming in a red tracksuit.
The team has also shot portions of the film at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
As the IPL 2026 season at Eden Gardens concluded on Sunday, the makers were able to start filming at the iconic stadium. Additionally, portions are also being reportedly shot at the Dukhiram Cricket Coaching Centre and Sourav’s residence in Behala. Interestingly, the former cricketer was also present during portions of the shoot at both his home and Eden Gardens.
About Sourav Ganguly biopic
The film is helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane, while music director Pritam has been onboarded for the project. Tanya Maniktala will be seen playing Sourav’s wife, Dona Ganguly. The film is believed to explore the romantic phase of Sourav and Dona’s relationship in detail, along with his cricketing journey.
To retain his authentic Bengali roots, several actors from Bengal have been cast in key roles. Aparajita Adhya reportedly plays Sourav’s mother, Nirupa Ganguly, while Saswata Chatterjee essays the role of his father, Chandi Ganguly.
The biopic will be shot across locations such as Behala, the Maidan, East Bengal Club, Aryan Club, the Dukhiram Cricket Coaching Centre and Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
