Rajkummar Rao plays Sourav Ganguly in his biopic; 4 times he played real-life characters
Rajkummar Rao plays Sourav Ganguly in his biopic; 4 times he played real-life characters
With Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, Rajkummar Rao is all set to portray former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on screen. Over the years, the actor has earned praise for bringing several real-life personalities to life, showcasing his versatility across biographical roles.
Dada: The Sourav Ganguly story will see Rajkummar Rao play the former India captain Sourav Ganguly. The film has officially locked May 14, 2027, as its theatrical release date. As the film continues to trend online, take a look at other such instances where the actor played real-life characters.
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Prahaar, the upcoming biographical docudrama, chronicles the high-profile courtroom battles of India's most celebrated special public prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam and one of the career-defining cases of his career - the trial of Ajmal Kasab after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
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Shahid is a 2013 biographical movie that tells the tragic yet deeply inspiring true story of human rights activist and criminal defence lawyer Shahid Azmi which was played by Rajkummar Rao. The film was directed by Hansal Mehta.
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Bose: Dead/Alive is a 2017 acclaimed biographical miniseries starring Rajkummar Rao as freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, which explored the mystery surrounding his disappearance after the reported 1945 plane crash. It is directed by Pulkit and produced by Hansal Mehta.
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Srikanth is a 2024 biographical drama which focuses on the life of Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired entrepreneur who defied incredible odds.
(This article has inputs by Jitisha Parihar.)
