Fans of former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly received a major surprise on his 54th birthday. The first poster of the film based on his life, titled 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story', has been released. Renowned actor Rajkummar Rao is playing the role of Sourav Ganguly ('Dada') in the film. Ganguly has now shared his reaction to this.

What did Sourav Ganguly write?
After seeing the poster for the film 'Dada', Sourav Ganguly shared it on X (formerly Twitter). He described it as the best gift of his life so far and, tagging Rajkummar Rao, wrote, "I am eagerly waiting to see you play my famous 'cover drive' shot on the field."

What is special about the poster?
In this first poster of the film 'Dada', Rajkummar Rao is seen recreating a historic event from 2002. He is depicted shirtless, waving his jersey in the air from the balcony of the Lord's cricket ground.

Why is this moment special?
In 2002, India achieved a historic victory by chasing down a massive target of 326 runs in the NatWest Trophy final against England. Following the win, captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated by taking off his shirt on the Lord's balcony—a moment that became iconic in the history of Indian cricket.

What is the story of 'Dada'?
It is a sports drama film that will depict how a young player went on to become India's most fearless and successful captain. Mohammad Kaif and Yuvraj Singh were the true heroes of India's victory in that historic match.

The film is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced jointly by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. It is scheduled to release in theaters on May 14, 2027.

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