Sourav Ganguly’s Khakhee Debut Stuns Cricket Fans
The excitement began when filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, known for his gripping crime dramas, casually hinted at Ganguly’s cameo during the trailer launch in Kolkata.
By: Tupaki Desk | 6 March 2025 6:02 AM
In India, cricket is not just a sport - it’s a religion. With stars like Virat Kohli boasting 270 million Instagram followers and MS Dhoni enjoying 44 million loyal fans, cricketers are larger-than-life figures. But while these icons stick to brand endorsements and rarely step into acting or cameos, the sudden rumour of Sourav Ganguly’s acting debut in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter has sent fans into a frenzy. Social media is buzzing, and fans can’t believe Dada might be making his OTT debut.
The excitement began when filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, known for his gripping crime dramas, casually hinted at Ganguly’s cameo during the trailer launch in Kolkata. Though Pandey didn’t confirm anything directly, his playful tease was enough to set off a storm of speculation. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, a follow-up to the hit Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, dives into crime and politics in early 2000s Kolkata. With stars like Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jeet leading the cast, the series already had fans excited - but the Ganguly twist took it to another level.
What’s adding more fuel to this fire is India’s growing obsession with cricket-based content. Recently, Netflix released The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan, a documentary that already had fans hooked. Now, with Dada’s acting debut possibly on the cards, it feels like cricket and entertainment are coming together like never before.
If Sourav Ganguly really appears in Khakee, it would be a first-of-its-kind moment - a cricket legend stepping into the gritty world of crime thrillers. Whether it’s a blink-and-miss cameo or a more solid role, one thing is certain: cricket fans, cinema lovers, and Bengal audiences will all tune in to see what Dada brings to the screen.