 "Netflix's 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' gets a surprising twist as Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly joins the show; here's the catch")
As Netflix gears up for the highly anticipated premiere of Khakee: The Bengal Chapter on March 20, 2025, an unexpected superfan, India’s beloved icon, Sourav Ganguly has taken the internet by storm! Speculations were rife about Dada’s cameo in the Netflix series… but the wait is finally over. Did Dada don the uniform? Yes, he did. Not in the series, but for a collab that no one saw coming!
So, what’s his role in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter? Well, if he can’t be in the show, he’s taking on the next best thing - becoming the ultimate superfan and spreading the word! Because let’s be real when Dada is on your team, victory is inevitable!
Talking about this unexpected yet epic collab, Sourav Ganguly shared, “As someone who has always been passionate about thrillers and cop dramas, Khakee as a franchise is definitely one of my favourites. So when Netflix approached me, I was excited to collaborate with them for the newest installment of Khakee - The Bengal Chapter, in the capacity of a superfan. And I truly feel that.
The series has been extensively shot in Kolkata and the gripping narrative and stellar performances make it a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a well-made thriller. I have the deepest respect and admiration for a maker like Neeraj Pandey and this collaboration with Netflix has been an absolute delight. It’s a first for me, and I would like to extend my best wishes to the entire team of Khakee. Watch Khakee: The Bengal Chapter on March 20 only on Netflix.”
Backed by the creative powerhouse Friday Storytellers, Netflix’s Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is captained by the acclaimed Neeraj Pandey. Directors Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray weave their storytelling magic to deliver an adrenaline-packed thriller. Just like a dream team on the field, this series boasts an unbeatable lineup - a casting coup featuring Jeet Madnani, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Ritwik Bhowmik, Aadil Zafar Khan, Chitrangda Singh, Parambrata Chatterjee, Pooja Chopra, Aakanksha Singh, Mimoh Chakraborty, and Shraddha Das—each bringing their own flair and intensity to this unmissable crime saga.
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