Sourav Ganguly Surprises Fans With Epic Cameo In ‘Khakee’: The Bengal Chapter Promo, Take A Look

March 17, 2025: The excitement surrounding Netflix’s upcoming crime drama series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter has reached new heights with a special collaboration featuring former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. Ahead of the series’ premiere on March 20, Ganguly appeared in a thrilling and humorous promotional video, sparking massive fan interest.

Weeks after director Neeraj Pandey hinted at the possibility of Ganguly’s appearance in the show, Netflix took fans by surprise by introducing the cricket legend as “The Bengal Tiger” in the promo video. The video shows Ganguly donning a police uniform and wielding a baton, auditioning for a role in the series. His iconic aggressive demeanor, reminiscent of his cricketing days, is seen as he interrogates a prisoner and even humorously flexes his cricket shots.

The promotional video, which has already gone viral, created a buzz as Ganguly humorously addresses an ex-coach who had been at the center of many controversies in his cricketing career. With his iconic moniker “The Bengal Tiger” given a whole new twist in this avatar, the promo has intrigued fans and raised anticipation for the upcoming show.

Speaking about this unique collaboration, Sourav Ganguly expressed his excitement in a press release. As a fan of thrillers and cop dramas, he mentioned his admiration for Khakee as a franchise and his thrill at being part of the latest installment. Ganguly said, “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.”

He continued, “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.”

The series, directed by Debatma Mandal and Tushar Kanti Ray, is a continuation of Pandey’s Khakee: The Bihar Chapter from 2022. Set in Kolkata in the early 2000s, it focuses on the story of an IPS officer who battles crime, corruption, and the political powers that control the system. The intense struggles of the officer and his efforts to fight against powerful figures are showcased in the gripping trailer.

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter stars an impressive ensemble cast of Bengali cinema actors, including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jeet, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, and Saswata Chatterjee. In a groundbreaking move, the series is the first Hindi drama to feature an entirely Bengali cast, making it a significant cultural milestone for the industry.

With its intense storyline, compelling performances, and Ganguly’s surprising cameo, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter is gearing up to be one of Netflix’s biggest hits. The show will be available for streaming starting March 20, exclusively on Netflix. Fans can expect an adrenaline-pumping ride as the Bengal Tiger takes on the crime-filled world of Kolkata.