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The upcoming film Dada, based on the lifetime of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, continues to generate buzz with fresh casting developments emerging from the film’s sets. After the makers officially announced the project earlier this yr with Rajkummar Rao entering into the lead role, the most recent reports suggest that acclaimed Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee has now joined the solid of the highly anticipated biopic.
Saswata Chatterjee joins Rajkummar Rao starrer Sourav Ganguly biopic Dada: Report
Best known nationwide for portraying the chilling Bob Biswas in Kahaani, Saswata is reportedly set to essay the role of Sourav Ganguly’s father, Chandi Ganguly, within the film. Based on reports, the actor has already joined the continued shoot alongside the remainder of the solid currently filming in Mumbai. The film’s supporting solid can be steadily taking shape. Reports suggest that Aparajita Auddy and Rahul Dev Bose have come on board to portray Sourav Ganguly’s mother Nirupa Ganguly and brother Snehashish Ganguly respectively.
The ensemble is predicted to play a crucial role in showcasing the non-public side of the cricketing icon’s journey beyond the stadium. “All three actors are currently shooting in Mumbai. Dada was present on set throughout the shoot on Sunday. The production team will shoot in Kolkata from the tip of this month”, a source was reported saying to Bombay Times.
The biopic officially went on floors in April this yr after Rajkummar Rao confirmed the event on social media. Sharing behind-the-scenes photos, including a glimpse of the film’s clapperboard, the actor had written, “And it begins … The one and only #DADA ?? ???? @souravganguly @motwayne #LuvRanjan @gargankur82 @luv_films”.
The film, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, is predicted to chronicle Sourav Ganguly’s inspiring journey from his early aspirations of becoming a cricketer to eventually leading the Indian national team and remodeling Indian cricket during his captaincy era. Other than specializing in his skilled milestones and achievements on the sphere, the narrative can be expected to explore his personal life, particularly his relationship with wife Dona Ganguly. Meanwhile, reports also suggest that Tanya Maniktala, who gained attention for her performance in Kill, has been finalised to play Dona Ganguly after several Bengali actresses reportedly auditioned for the part.
With filming now progressing steadily and the team preparing for an intensive Kolkata schedule, Dada stays one of the anticipated sports biopics currently in development.
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