• The Daily Hints
• 17 Mar, 2025

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly was recently spotted in a police uniform on a film set, sparking speculation about his acting debut. However, Ganguly has now clarified that he is not part of a full-fledged web series but has shot a promotional video for the upcoming Netflix series ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’. This Bengali adaptation follows the success of ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’ and is set against the backdrop of Bengal’s political landscape.

Details & Context

The Story Behind the Video

- Sourav Ganguly’s Appearance: In the newly released video, Ganguly is seen auditioning for a police officer’s role, humorously blending cricket references with police duties.

- Star Cast of the Web Series

The main series features top Bengali actors including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jeet, Parambrata Chatterjee and Saswata Chatterjee.

- The Video’s Theme

The clip is a light-hearted promotional skit where Ganguly playfully attempts to fit into a police role but ultimately settles for promoting the series instead.

Quotes

What Ganguly Said

At the beginning of the video, Ganguly is heard saying

“You’re making a show on Bengal and you didn’t call Dada.?”

This sets the stage for a fun sequence where he auditions in a humorous manner, struggling to separate cricket from police work.

Additional Information

Behind the Scenes

- Director: The promotional video was directed by Ayan Sengupta a filmmaker who reportedly runs a food stall near Tapan Theatre due to a lack of film opportunities.

- Production & Filming: The video was shot at Binodini Studio in Baruipur where a fake police station was constructed as a set.

- Fire Incident on Set: During the shoot a spark from a generator caused a minor fire, briefly halting production. However, the incident did not cause significant damage.

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Impact Analysis

What This Means for Fans

- Ganguly’s Entertainment Debut.? While he has always been a cricketing legend, this video teases the possibility of him exploring entertainment further.

- Hype for ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’: This creative marketing campaign is expected to boost anticipation for the web series which already has a strong cast.

- Brand Power: The combination of Netflix, Bengali cinema and Sourav Ganguly makes this a viral-worthy promotional stunt.

Sourav Ganguly’s fun-filled police avatar has taken social media by storm. While he isn’t turning into an actor yet, his presence in the promo has added extra hype and excitement for ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.’ Fans are eager to watch both the series and more surprises from ‘Dada’ in the future.!

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