Biopics on Indian cricketers (Source: Prime Video)
The poster of Sourav Ganguly’s biopic, featuring actor Rajkummar Rao, was unveiled on July 8, on the cricketer’s 54th birthday. The film ‘Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story ’ is based on the life of the former Indian cricket captain.
Shortly after the poster was revealed, Ganguly shared it on social media, describing it as the “best gift ever” and writing, “Can’t wait to see you play my cover drive! @rajkummar_rao.”
The poster recreates a notable moment from Ganguly’s career, showing a shirtless Rajkummar Rao waving his jersey from the Lord’s balcony following India’s famous NatWest Trophy victory over England in 2002.
That being said, as the film prepares to take the audience down memory lane, take a look at the list of other Indian cricketers whose journeys have been recreated in cinema.
Indian Cricketers On Whom Biopics Have Been Made
1) M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)- MS Dhoni
Based on the school days, early struggles, the perseverance through setbacks, a pivotal railway station moment, and the ultimate triumph of leading India to victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, the movie very beautifully chronicles MS Dhoni's extraordinary life journey.
The biopic was directed by Neeraj Pandey, and it stars the late Sushant Singh Rajput in the lead role.
Upon its release, the film became a massive commercial and critical success, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2016. The late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s performance was widely praised for his dedicated preparation and ability to mimic Dhoni's mannerisms
2) Azhar (2016)- Mohammad Azharuddin
Directed by Anthony D'Souza, Azhar (2016) is a biographical sports drama inspired by the tumultuous life and career of former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin.
The film covers his rise to prominence, unparalleled success on the pitch, personal relationships, and most importantly, his subsequent involvement in the 2000 match-fixing scandal.
Moreover, the cast featured Emraan Hashmi (as Mohammad Azharuddin), Prachi Desai (as his first wife, Naureen), Nargis Fakhri (as Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani), and Lara Dutta (as a lawyer).
3) Sachin: A Billion Dreams (2017)- Sachin Tendulkar
Four years after the ‘God of cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar, drew the curtains on a legendary 24-year career, his biopic, more like a sports documentary, very superbly showcased the personal and professional life of the legendary Indian cricketer.
The documentary, directed by James Erskine, highlighted the journey of a young, passionate boy to the most celebrated sportsperson in India.
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Furthermore, the film combines rare, never-before-seen archival footage of Tendulkar's childhood and personal moments with reenactments and clips from his illustrious career.
It also features commentary from his family, close friends, and fellow cricketing colleagues, including legends like M.S. Dhoni and Virender Sehwag.
4) Kaun Pravin Tambe? (2022)- Pravin Tambe
“Age is just a number” is the true life story of former Indian cricketer Pravin Tambe. Tambe is a right-arm leg spinner who made his IPL debut at the age of 41, having never played first-class or international cricket prior.
The biographical film, directed by Jayprad Desai and starring Shreyas Talpade, highlights the inspiring underdog journey of Tambe, who persevered through years of club and league cricket before ultimately being picked up by the Rajasthan Royals in 2013. This made him the oldest-ever debutant in the Indian Premier League.
5) Shabaash Mithu (2022)- Mithali Raj
Released in July 2022, Shabaash Mithu is the coming-of-age film that traces Mithali Raj's journey from a young child prodigy to a sports icon who led the "Women in Blue" on the international stage.
The biopic, directed by Srijit Mukherji and starring Taapsee Pannu as the lead, featured the inspiring life and career of former Indian women's national cricket team captain Mithali Raj.
6) Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story (2027, yet to be released)- Sourav Ganguly
The biographical sports drama will chronicle Ganguly’s journey from a young cricketer to one of India’s most successful captains, focusing on his career, the challenges he faced, and his role in shaping a fearless Indian cricket team that inspires a new generation of players.
Sourav Ganguly, the veteran Indian cricketer, who turns 54 today, ended his career with over 18,000 international runs.
His iconic shirtless celebration followed India’s historic comeback win against England in the 2002 NatWest Series Final, a gesture responding to English all-rounder Andrew Flintoff’s jersey celebration after a series draw in Mumbai.
India chased a target of 326 runs in the NatWest Tri-nation series final held at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Mohammed Kaif (87 not out off 75 balls) and Yuvraj Singh (69 off 63 balls) were the standout performers for India.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on May 14, 2027.
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