Former India captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated Maha Ashtami on Monday by hosting Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao and film producer Ankur Garg at his residence here before taking them on a pandal-hopping tour of the city.
The festive gathering brought together the former India skipper and Rao, who is set to portray Ganguly in the upcoming biopic Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release next year.
The celebrations began at Ganguly’s residence, where he welcomed Rao and Garg as they exchanged festive greetings and sought blessings during the family’s Durga Puja celebrations.
The trio later visited some of Kolkata’s prominent Durga Puja destinations, including Maddox Square and Allen Park, soaking in the festive spirit of the city.
Rao expressed happiness at being in Kolkata during Durga Puja, saying he was in love with the city and its people.
Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Garg, is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on May 14, 2027.