Sharing his reaction after the poster launch, Ganguly said the occasion had made his birthday even more special. \u201cBirthdays are always special and unveiling the first look of my biopic \u2018Dada \u2013 The Sourav Ganguly Story\u2019 today makes this one even more memorable. It is indeed the best birthday gift ever,\u201d he expressed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former skipper said the artwork transported him back to one of the defining moments of his cricket career while expressing confidence in Rajkummar Rao's portrayal of his journey. \u201cThe poster brings back a highly cherished moment from my cricketing journey. Rajkummar has approached the role with great sincerity and commitment,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Extending his wishes to the makers, Ganguly hoped audiences would turn out in large numbers when the biographical drama arrives in cinemas next year. \u201cI wish him and the entire team my very best and I hope fans enjoy the movie on the big screen on 14th May 2027,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first-look poster, unveiled by Rajkummar Rao on Ganguly's birthday, recreates one of the most iconic celebrations in Indian cricket history. The actor is seen standing shirtless on the Lord's balcony, reliving Ganguly's unforgettable shirt-waving celebration after India's dramatic victory in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final, with a giant Indian tricolour forming the backdrop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Extending his wishes to the makers, Ganguly hoped audiences would turn out in large numbers when the biographical drama arrives in cinemas next year. \u201cI wish him and the entire team my very best and I hope fans enjoy the movie on the big screen on 14th May 2027,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Under Ganguly's captaincy, India also shared the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy title with Sri Lanka, reached the final of the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup, and lifted the NatWest Trophy in 2002, the triumph immortalised by his celebration at Lord's that now serves as the centrepiece of the film's first-look poster.<\/p>\r\n\r\n