Saswata Chatterjee has officially joined the cast of the upcoming biographical film based on the life of Sourav Ganguly. The actor has already started filming in Mumbai for the project, which is tentatively titled 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story.' Saswata will portray Sourav Ganguly's father, Chandi Ganguly, in the film. The biopic has been generating strong buzz ever since the makers announced it.
Film Moves into the Production Phase
The film is being directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and has now officially entered the production stage with key family characters cast. Along with Saswata, Aparajita Auddy has been cast as Sourav's mother Nirupa Ganguly. Rahul Dev Bose will be seen playing Sourav's brother Snehasish Ganguly. Reports from Bombay Times suggest that the current filming schedule is taking place in Mumbai. Sourav Ganguly was also reportedly present during the shoot recently. The makers are expected to begin the Kolkata shooting schedule later this month.
Rajkummar Rao Plays Sourav Ganguly
Rajkummar Rao has been cast in the lead role as Sourav Ganguly. Meanwhile, Tanya Maniktala will portray Dona Ganguly in the film. Before Tanya was finalized for the role, names of several Bengali actresses had surfaced online. Among those rumored to be under consideration were Mimi Chakraborty, Ishaa Saha, and Amrita Chattopadhyay. The casting announcements have further increased excitement surrounding the film.
Film to Explore Cricket and Personal Life
The biographical drama is expected to follow Sourav Ganguly's journey from his early cricketing years to becoming one of India's most influential captains. Apart from his achievements on the cricket field, the movie will also focus on his personal life and relationship with Dona Ganguly. Sourav Ganguly remains one of Indian cricket's most iconic personalities, known for his aggressive captaincy and leadership during a major transition period for the national team.
Saswata Chatterjee Continues a Busy Film Journey
Saswata Chatterjee has continued to remain active across films and streaming projects in recent years. His 2025 releases include 'Metro... In Dino,' where he plays Sanjeev, along with 'The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika,' 'Dear Maa,' and 'Akhanda 2 - Thaandavam.' In 2024, the actor also appeared in the thriller 'Shastri' and the television series 'Kaantaye Kaantaye.'
