Sourav Ganguly hosts Rajkummar Rao at Kolkata home for Durga Puja, takes actor pandal-hopping
Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated Durga Puja in the company of actor Rajkummar Rao and film producer Ankur Garg, welcoming the duo to his Kolkata residence on Mahashtami before taking them on a nostalgic pandal-hopping tour of the city.
The festive gathering brought together the cricketing icon and the actor who will portray his life on screen in the upcoming biographical film Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story.
Rajkummar Rao seeks blessings at Ganguly's Durga Puja
The celebrations began at Ganguly's residence, where the former India skipper welcomed Rajkummar Rao and producer Ankur Garg to join his family's Durga Puja festivities.
The trio exchanged festive greetings and sought blessings during the celebrations, offering a glimpse into the personal side of Ganguly's connection with the festival.
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The visit also gave Rao an opportunity to experience the traditions and cultural significance of Durga Puja in Ganguly's home city.
Maddox Square, Allen Park on pandal-hopping trail
Following the celebrations at Ganguly's residence, the trio headed out to explore some of Kolkata's popular Durga Puja destinations, including Maddox Square and Allen Park.
They soaked in the festive atmosphere and offered prayers at the pandals, experiencing the enthusiasm and grandeur that make Durga Puja one of Kolkata's most celebrated annual festivals.
The outing brought a nostalgic touch to the celebrations, with Ganguly guiding his guests through familiar festive destinations in the city.
Rajkummar Rao to play Sourav Ganguly in upcoming biopic
The Durga Puja gathering comes as Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story moves towards its theatrical release, adding a personal dimension to the association between Rao and the cricketing legend he is set to portray.
The film is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. Presented by Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, T-Series and DBL, the project is a Luv Films production.
Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on May 14, 2027.
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