Sourav Ganguly cops up for Khakee: The Bengal Chapter – but not how you expect!

The internet is going crazy about an unexpected superfan—India's revered hero Sourav Ganguly—as Netflix prepares for the launch of Khakee: The Bengal Chapter on March 20, 2025. The reveal of Dada's appearance in the Netflix series has been a long-awaited moment for everyone. Was Dada wearing the uniform? He did, in fact. This was an unexpected collaboration, not part of the series!

Sourav Ganguly's role in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter features him, but in what capacity? In any case, he's stepping up to the plate as the ultimate superfan and spreading the word if he can't be on the show! You can't lose when Dada is on your side! The video features Ganguly showing off his aggressive rage while remembering an ex-coach who brought in all controversies. Did we see a glimpse of Greg Chappell with a "Hello, mate"?

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Check out the video below:

Sourav Ganguly’s love for the Khakee franchise

In a statement discussing this unexpected yet epic collaboration, Ganguly said that the Khakee franchise is undeniably one of his favourites. He is someone who has always been enthusiastic about thrillers and cop dramas. Therefore, he enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to collaborate with Netflix as a devoted fan on the set of Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. He fervently recommends this Kolkata-shot series to anyone who appreciates well-made thrillers. The story is riveting, and the actors are superb. Working with Neeraj Pandey and Netflix has been a joy, and he holds him in the highest esteem as a maker. Ganguly would want to offer his warmest congratulations to the entire Khakee crew because this is a first for him.

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is helmed by the renowned Neeraj Pandey and produced by the creative force known as Friday Storytellers. Filmmakers Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray skilfully weave their tales in this suspenseful thriller. This crime drama boasts an exceptional ensemble cast, including Jeet Madnani, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Ritwik Bhowmik, Aadil Zafar Khan, Chitrangda Singh, Parambrata Chatterjee, Pooja Chopra, Aakanksha Singh, Mimoh Chakraborty, and Shraddha Das.

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