Last Updated on March 6, 2025 by Sandeep
At the Kolkata trailer launch, filmmaker Neeraj Pandey teases a possible appearance by Sourav Ganguly while sharing his personal connection to the city.
Sourav Ganguly in ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’? Neeraj Pandey Drops a Hint
Kolkata, March 6 – Is former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly making a surprise appearance in Netflix’s upcoming crime drama ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’? If filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s response at the trailer launch is any indication, fans may want to keep their eyes peeled.
When asked about the rumors of Ganguly’s cameo in the much-anticipated series, Pandey did not confirm or deny the speculation but left the audience intrigued with a playful remark.
“As far as Sourav is concerned… keep looking,” he said with a chuckle, leaving fans excited about a potential special appearance by the cricketing legend.
Why Kolkata? Neeraj Pandey Shares His Personal Connection
Beyond the speculation, Pandey revealed a deeper reason for choosing Kolkata as the backdrop for ‘Khakee’s’ latest chapter—his personal connection to the city.
“I was born and brought up in Kolkata. This played an important role in me choosing Kolkata for the second chapter in the series… there was a personal bias,” he shared.
Unlike its predecessor, ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’ (2022), which was set in Bihar, this latest installment dives into Kolkata’s crime-ridden past in the early 2000s, focusing on an IPS officer’s fight against corruption, crime, and political power struggles.
A Bengali Powerhouse Cast & Crime Thriller Excellence
The series boasts an all-Bengali ensemble cast, featuring some of the biggest names in Bengali cinema, including:
- Prosenjit Chatterjee
- Jeet Madnani
- Parambrata Chattopadhyay
- Saswata Chatterjee
Directed by Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray, the crime thriller is co-written by Neeraj Pandey, Debatma Mandal, and Samrat Chakraborty. The trailer showcases an intense battle between law enforcement and those in power, promising a gripping narrative that stays true to Pandey’s signature storytelling style.
Release Date & Where to Watch
The much-anticipated crime drama ‘Khakee: The Bengal Chapter’ will premiere exclusively on Netflix on March 20.
While fans gear up for this high-stakes thriller, the big question remains—will Sourav Ganguly make a special appearance? Only time will tell, but for now, as Pandey says, “keep looking.”
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