On the occasion of the birthday of legendary Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, the first official poster of his upcoming biopic titled 'Dada' has been released. Actor Rajkummar Rao portrays the titular role in the film. The first look features Rajkummar Rao standing on a balcony, recreating a legendary moment from Ganguly's career by holding his jersey up in the air. Fans have expressed immense excitement upon seeing the transformation and the initial glimpse of the film.
The first look and release date details
Sharing the poster on his social media account to celebrate the former cricketer's birthday, Rajkummar Rao affectionately wished the icon. The poster carries a powerful message stating that 'Dada' is not just a person who played cricket, but a force who transformed the sport entirely. Alongside the reveal of the look, the filmmakers announced the official release date for the movie. 'Dada' is set to hit the big screens on May 14 next year. The visual has already begun trending, with fans praising the striking resemblance to the original historic event.
Sourav Ganguly's reaction
Following the release of the first look, Sourav Ganguly shared his personal reaction on social media. He acknowledged the poster as the best birthday gift he has received. Expressing his excitement, he mentioned that he is eagerly waiting to see Rajkummar Rao perform his trademark cover drive on the silver screen. His endorsement has significantly boosted the anticipation surrounding the project, which aims to capture the essence of his illustrious life.
The story behind the iconic Lord's moment
The poster, which has gone viral, captures the historic moment from July 13, 2002. In the scene, Rajkummar Rao appears without a shirt, waving the blue team India jersey from the Lord's balcony, with the Indian tricolor flying proudly in the background. This incident took place during the NatWest Series final when Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif led India to a miraculous victory while chasing a mammoth target of 326 runs set by England. Upon winning, captain Ganguly removed his shirt and waved it in the air. This gesture was a bold response to English player Andrew Flintoff, who had famously celebrated by taking off his shirt at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai after defeating India earlier. That moment by 'Dada' became a lasting symbol of the aggressive and fearless mindset of Indian cricket at the time.
