A biopic on Sourav Ganguly soon!

By Prakhar Sachdeo CNBC-TV18.com Published February 24,, 2025

A biopic on former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is in the makings.

Sourav Ganguly shared about this development while speaking to the media in West Bengal’s Bardhaman on Thursday

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According to media reports, Bollywood actor Rajkumar Rao will play the lead role in the movie!

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Several names including Ayushmann Khurrana, Ranbir Kapoor and others were tossed around as potential leads for the biopic. However, now Sourav Ganguly has himself confirmed that Rajkummar Rao will step into his shoes for the film.

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A biopic on Sourav Ganguly soon!

A biopic on former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is in the makings.

Sourav Ganguly shared about this development while speaking to the media in West Bengal’s Bardhaman on Thursday

According to media reports, Bollywood actor Rajkumar Rao will play the lead role in the movie!

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