Sourav Ganguly Becomes an Actor
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is now stepping into the world of acting. He is all set to make his acting debut with a Netflix web series called Khaki: The Bengal Chapter. In this series, he will be seen playing the role of a police officer. Recently, a promotional video of the series was released, showing him in uniform, catching criminals with a baton in his hand.
Who is Sourav Ganguly?
Sourav Ganguly is one of India’s most successful cricket captains. He is popularly known as Dada in the Indian cricket team. Ganguly has played 311 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 113 Test matches for India. He is considered one of the best captains in Indian cricket history. Apart from being a cricketer, he also served as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His contribution to Indian cricket has been immense, and now he is stepping into a new field with his acting career.
Sourav Ganguly's Acting Debut
Netflix released a video on Monday, March 17, featuring Sourav Ganguly as a police officer. In the video, he is seen dressed in khaki, the uniform of Indian police, and chasing down criminals. This marks the first time the former cricket captain is trying his hand at acting. His fans are thrilled and are eagerly waiting to see him in this new role.
Sourav Ganguly, who is 52 years old, has surprised everyone with his acting debut. The video of his performance is going viral on social media, and fans are sharing their excitement about this new journey of their favorite cricketer.
Fans React Positively to Sourav’s Acting Debut
As soon as the video was released, fans started reacting positively. Many commented on Netflix’s post, expressing their happiness and excitement. One fan wrote, “Wow, Dada! You are truly multi-talented. We can’t wait to see your acting. I will watch your scenes again and again.” Another fan commented, “Dada, this is such a wonderful surprise. We are eagerly waiting for Khaki: The Bengal Chapter.”
The series will be released on Netflix on March 20, and the excitement among fans is growing as the release date approaches.
About Khaki: The Bengal Chapter
Khaki: The Bengal Chapter is an upcoming Netflix web series where Sourav Ganguly plays a police officer. The story of the series is expected to revolve around law enforcement in Bengal, focusing on crime and justice. Netflix shared the video of Sourav Ganguly with the caption, “The Bengal Tiger Meets the Bengal Chapter.” This post has further increased the curiosity among viewers.
A Biopic on Sourav Ganguly is Also in the Works
Apart from his acting debut, there are also talks about a biopic being made on Sourav Ganguly’s life. According to reports, Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao will play the role of Sourav Ganguly in the movie. Some time ago, Ganguly himself confirmed this news and said that Rajkummar Rao is set to bring his story to the big screen.
Conclusion
Sourav Ganguly’s entry into the world of acting has taken everyone by surprise. His fans are excited to see him in a completely different role. The web series Khaki: The Bengal Chapter will be released on Netflix on March 20, and people are eagerly waiting to watch it. With this new journey, Sourav Ganguly is proving that he is not just a cricketing legend but also a multi-talented personality. Apart from this, the news of his biopic starring Rajkummar Rao has also made headlines.
It will be interesting to see how Sourav Ganguly performs as an actor, and whether his fans will love him in this new avatar just as much as they did on the cricket field.