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Rajkummar Rao shoots for Sourav Ganguly biopic in Kolkata; photos from set leak online

Rajkummar Rao shoots for Sourav Ganguly biopic in Kolkata; photos from set leak online

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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 Rao shot Sourav Ganguly’s biopic 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 Ganguly saved Rahul Dravid’s ODI career by going against BCCI selectors: ‘It could have finished him’

Sourav Ganguly saved Rahul Dravid’s ODI career by going against BCCI selectors: ‘It could have finished him’

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Sourav Ganguly’s latest comments on Rahul Dravid offer more than a nostalgic anecdote. They reopened one of the most consequential tactical decisions in Indian cricket, a move that helped preserve Dravid’s ODI career while reshaping the team structure ahead of the 2003 World Cup. Sourav Ganguly spoke about his decision to use Rahul Dravid as a wicketkeeper in ODIs. (PTI, X images) Speaking on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Ganguly reflected on his leadership philosophy of publicly backing players while privately addressing hard truths. The example he chose was Dravid. “There was a phase when Rahul Dravid was getting picked in ODIs. But people used to say his strike rate was not good enough. Selectors would say maybe someone else needed to be picked. But I did not leave him, because if I had left him, it could have finished him,” Ganguly said. That recollection points directly to the early 2000s, when Dravid’s place in India’s ODI side was under genuine scrutiny. By then, Dravid was already one of India’s most respected batters, but ODI cricket was …

Rajkummar Rao’s big declaration after embracing fatherhood: Will try to do only two films a year from now

Rajkummar Rao’s big declaration after embracing fatherhood: Will try to do only two films a year from now

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It’s barely been five months since he became a dad, and now, he’s becoming Dada. Playing ex-cricketer Sourav Ganguly in his biopic, we mean! November 2025 saw Rajkummar Rao stepping into a new role: a dad to daughter Parvati. Rajkummar Rao Chatting with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment and Lifestyle on The Right Angle show, he said life ever since has been ‘so beautiful’, “Whenever somebody talks to me about Parvati, there’s this big smile that is there on my face. One of my co-actors asked me once “What’s your daughter’s name?” I said, “Parvati.” He was like “Have you noticed how our faces change when we talk about our kids?” I was like, “I didn’t notice!” Everything has changed.” Even his motivation to pick up particular films now is influenced by how his daughter would view them once she grows up, “Whatever time I can, I just give her, I want to do that. I took a five month break after she was born. Then I got back to shoot for Dada. It …

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Swastika Mukherjee slams Sourav Ganguly’s remarks on the actor’s drowning, says ‘he works on an AC floor’ | Regional News

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Swastika Mukherjee slams Sourav Ganguly’s remarks on the actor’s drowning, says ‘he works on an AC floor’ | Regional News

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Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Amid the outrage following Bengali film and television actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s tragic death, remarks by former cricketer Sourav Ganguly sparked a fresh controversy, drawing sharp criticism from many, including actor Swastika Mukherjee. Reacting strongly, Swastika called out Ganguly’s comments as insensitive, stressing that public figures must be mindful of their words, especially when speaking about professions and working conditions they may not fully understand. Rahul’s demise, due to accidental drowning while shooting for a show, Bhole Baba Par Karega, triggered grief within the state’s entertainment industry and raised serious concerns about on-set safety, with calls for improved safety measures for cast and crew working in films and television. Subsequently, actors and technicians staged a day-long cease work on Tuesday, April 7. However, the protest was later called off after reaching a consensus with producers and channels. According to news agency PTI, the stakeholders have agreed to devise a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure proper security measures are in place during shootings. Also Read | Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection …

Shah Rukh Khan shares a warm hug and catches up with former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Sourav Ganguly. Watch | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan shares a warm hug and catches up with former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Sourav Ganguly. Watch | Bollywood News

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2 min readMumbaiApr 7, 2026 02:20 PM IST The IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the iconic Eden Gardens turned into a party spoiler, with persistent rain forcing the match to be abandoned. However, amid the disappointment, fans found reason to celebrate as Shah Rukh Khan, alongside daughter Suhana Khan, made a special appearance, flying down to Kolkata to support their team. The biggest talking point of the evening, however, was a heartwarming reunion. One of the moments now going viral shows Shah Rukh catching up with his old friend and former KKR captain Sourav Ganguly after the match. KKR later shared the nostalgic interaction on social media. The two greeted each other warmly, embraced, and posed for photographs. They were briefly joined by India pacer Harshit Rana. The caption read, “When the KING met the PRINCE OF BENGAL.” Also Read | ‘Shah Rukh Khan came with a golden spoon, was treated like a king’: Viveck Vaswani slams Aryan’s show for ‘evil’ Bollywood portrayal Soon after, social media was flooded …

Shah Rukh Khan’s Eden ‘fairytale’ moment ignites call for Sourav Ganguly’s KKR comeback: ‘Bring him back as coach’

Shah Rukh Khan’s Eden ‘fairytale’ moment ignites call for Sourav Ganguly’s KKR comeback: ‘Bring him back as coach’

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Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens turned into a damp squib, the first rain-abandoned game of IPL 2026. But even as the match fizzled out, a heartwarming “fairytale” moment between Shah Rukh Khan and Sourav Ganguly stole the spotlight. Sourav Ganguly-Shah Rukh Khan’s reunion moment Shah Rukh, KKR’s co-owner, who was present at the venue with his daughter Suhana Khan, was seen sharing a warm exchange with Ganguly, the current president of the Cricket Association of Bengal. The two embraced like old friends, posed for pictures, and were even joined briefly by India pacer Harshit Rana, who has been ruled out of the season due to injury. ALSO READ: ‘MS Dhoni never approved’ CSK’s flawed tactic in RCB thrashing: ‘More than a bad plan, they just stuck to it’ KKR shared the nostalgic moment on social media with the caption: “When the KING met the PRINCE OF BENGAL.” The clip quickly went viral. While many fans soaked in the nostalgia, several urged Shah Rukh to bring Ganguly back to the …

Shah Rukh Khan, Sourav Ganguly hug it out at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, internet can’t get over the moment

Shah Rukh Khan, Sourav Ganguly hug it out at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, internet can’t get over the moment

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Rain may have played spoilsport, halting the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clash against Punjab Kings in Kolkata, but it couldn’t wash away the evening’s biggest highlight, which was the presence of superstar and KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan. And a heartwarming reunion between Shah Rukh and former India captain Sourav Ganguly gave fans a moment to cheer off the field. Shah Rukh Khan was seen wearing his team’s jersey, which he clubbed with jeans. Shah Rukh Khan meets Sourav Ganguly On Monday, Shah Rukh turned up at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens to support his team. He was accompanied by his daughter, Suhana Khan, to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). However, the match was called off due to the wet outfield. Later, the official Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) handles of Kolkata Knight Riders shared a video capturing Shah Rukh meeting Sourav off the field, a moment that has since been flooded with love from fans across social media. The video was posted with a caption that read, …

Leander Paes Slams TMC Over Messi’s Chaotic Kolkata Tour as He Joins BJP

Leander Paes Slams TMC Over Messi’s Chaotic Kolkata Tour as He Joins BJP

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4 min readKolkataUpdated: Apr 4, 2026 04:48 PM IST Days after joining the BJP, tennis legend Leander Paes on Saturday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government for its handling of the Lionel Messi GOAT tour in December 2025, saying that the manner in which the Argentine football great was treated was “sad and disrespectful”. He also alleged that West Bengal lacks infrastructure for sports other than cricket and football. “It is a sad feeling that Messi faced so much disrespect—that was very wrong. If Dada Sourav Ganguly or his brother Snehasish Ganguly had handled it, they would have protected him and the name of the state. If a player had been made the sports minister, this would not have happened,” Paes, who was with the TMC earlier, said, speaking in Bengali and Hindi. Messi’s appearance in Kolkata had ended in chaos and confusion with angry fans vandalising the stadium. Paes also spoke about his identity, saying he feels hurt when people question whether he is Bengali. “My name is not Sourav Ganguly, but I am …

Rajkummar Rao’s biopic on Sourav Ganguly finally get a title, find out here

Rajkummar Rao’s biopic on Sourav Ganguly finally get a title, find out here

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Actor Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming film has been making massive buzz ever since even the news emerged years back: a biopic on India’s star cricketer Sourav Ganguly. The film has finally gone on floors now, and got a title too. Rajkummar Rao, Sourav Ganguly Rajkummar took to Instagram on Wednesday evening, and shared that he has started shooting for it. “And it begins… The one and only #DADA” he wrote in the caption. The film is being produced by Luv Ranjan, and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Dada- The Sourav Ganguly Story had made headlines recently as well- albeit for a different reason altogether. Rajkummar’s changed appearance had left fans concerned in February, after he attended an event with weight put on and a different hairstyle. He had to clarify and assure everyone that nothing was wrong with his health then- he was prepping for his next film, the Ganguly biopic, for which he had to undergo a transformation. “For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of …

IPL 2026: Impact player rule is here to stay

IPL 2026: Impact player rule is here to stay

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All-rounders can’t hide their disdain for it but former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said the IPL’s controversial Impact Player rule is here to stay. A day after India’s T20 vice-captain and Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel said he does not like the rule as it hampers the growth of all-rounders like him, Ganguly said despite the many opinions the rule is unlikely to be scrapped. “Impact player rule I think it’s going to stay, and when I was the president of BCCI it had already come in. So, this is here to stay, someone will like it someone will not,” Ganguly said here on the sidelines of an event where he was named brand ambassador of energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Jakson Group. The Impact Player rule allows teams to substitute anyone in the playing XI with one of the five listed substitutes at any point of the match. Despite the T20 boom, Ganguly rated Test cricket as the “strongest format of the game” and said the shortest format is the least challenging. Ganguly …