EntertainmentPosted at: Oct 16 2026 10:02PM


Rajkummar Rao to visit Sourav Ganguly’s childhood Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata

Mumbai, Oct 16 (UNI) Actor Rajkummar Rao will accompany former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly to some of his childhood Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata on Mahashtami, bringing the upcoming biopic of the cricketer closer to the city’s festive celebrations.
Rao is playing Ganguly in the upcoming biopic "Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story", directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg.
Audiences have been excited about the film ever since its announcement. The film's team is preparing to make its first major public appearance in Kolkata on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. During this time, Rao and Ganguly will visit various puja pandals in South Kolkata to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga.
A select few members of the film's cast will also attend the event. Their presence, amid the festive Durga Puja atmosphere, is expected to generate excitement among audiences for the film. Through this initiative, the filmmakers aim to connect with cricket and cinema fans during Bengal's premier cultural festival.
"Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story" is scheduled to release in theatres on May 14, 2027.
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