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India.com
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bigg Boss Bangla Gets New Host? Sourav Ganguly Signs Rs 125 Cr Deal With Star Jalsha
New Delhi: Cricketer Sourav Ganguly is reportedly making a comeback to television. The former Indian cricket captain recently announced his exit from the popular Bengali show Dadagiri. In an interview with News18 Bangla, 'Dada' revealed he will now be part of a new show on Star Jalsha and has reportedly signed a four-year deal worth ₹125 crore with the channel. According to the News18 report, he is set to host Bigg Boss Bangla, along with a brand new quiz show on the channel. Both shows are scheduled to go on air in July 2026. Reports also suggest that Bigg Boss Bangla will feature a revamped format like never before. The cricketer expressed his excitement about this new role and said, 'I am very happy to be associated with Star Jalsha. We are starting a new chapter together, focusing on storytelling through innovative non-fiction programmes.' He added, 'I have always believed in the power of connecting with people beyond cricket. This collaboration will allow me to achieve that by presenting new formats and real-life stories that will inspire and entertain.' Sourav Ganguly's return to television has left fans buzzing with excitement. As shooting is slated to begin in July 2025, viewers are eagerly awaiting the return of their favourite captain to the small screen.
Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sourav Ganguly signs a Rs 125 crore deal for Bigg Boss Bangla with Star Jalsha, exits Zee Bangla's Dadagiri
Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly has announced his exit as the host of the famous show Dadagiri on Zee Bangla. During a recent interview with News18 Bangla, he revealed that he will now be seen in a new role with Star Jalsha, as Sourav has reportedly signed a four-year deal worth Rs 125 crore with them. According to the report, he will soon be seen hosting Bigg Boss Bangla, along with another new quiz show on the channel. The former Indian cricket captain expressed his excitement about the new role and said, 'I am very happy to be associated with Star Jalsha. We are starting a new chapter together, focusing on storytelling through innovative non-fiction programmes.' He added, 'I have always believed in the power of connecting with people beyond cricket. This collaboration will allow me to achieve that by presenting new formats and real-life stories that will inspire and entertain.' While talking about the power of television, Sourav Ganguly told Indiatimes, 'I've always believed in the power of connecting with people beyond the cricket field, and this collaboration allows me to do just that — by exploring fresh formats and real stories that inspire and entertain.' Bigg Boss Bangla is slated for a primetime launch in July next year and production will commence in a few months. Sourav also appeared in a promotional video for the OTT series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. He appeared as a cop in the video for Netflix series, which featured Saswata Chatterjee, Ritwik Bhowmik, Aadil Zafar Khan, Pooja Chopra, Aakanksha Singh, Mimoh Chakraborty, and Shraddha Das. For the unknown, cricketer Saurav Ganguly was recently re-appointed as the chairperson of the ICC men's cricket committee, and VVS Laxman has also been re-elected as one of the panelists.
News18
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sourav Ganguly Leaves Zee Bangla's 'Dadagiri', Signs Rs 125 Crore Contract With Star Jalsha
Last Updated: Sourav Ganguly shared that he is beginning a new chapter with Star Jalsha with a focus on storytelling through innovative non-fiction programmes In a move that has taken the Bengali television world by storm, Sourav Ganguly has announced his departure as the host of the popular show ' Dadagiri ' on Zee Bangla. This revelation came during an exclusive interview with News18 Bangla, which was the first to break the news of the former Indian cricket captain's exit from the show. Sourav Ganguly will now be seen in a new role with Star Jalsha, after signing a record-breaking deal worth Rs 125 crore. According to sources, he is set to host Bigg Boss and another quiz show on the channel. Expressing his excitement about the new venture, Sourav remarked, 'I am very happy to be associated with Star Jalsha. We are starting a new chapter together, focusing on storytelling through innovative non-fiction programmes." He further added, 'I have always believed in the power of connecting with people beyond cricket. This collaboration will allow me to achieve that by presenting new formats and real-life stories that will inspire and entertain."
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Business Standard
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Sourav Ganguly leaves 'Dadagiri', joins Star Jalsha with ₹125 crore deal
Cricketing legend and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has officially announced his departure as the host of Zee Bangla's quiz show Dadagiri, reported News18 Bangla. After hosting Dadagiri for several successful seasons and becoming a household name on Bengali television, Ganguly is ready for a new innings. He is now set to join Star Jalsha in a historic move that includes a four-year deal reportedly worth ₹125 crore. As part of this major collaboration, he will host the much-awaited Bigg Boss Bangla along with a brand-new quiz show, both set to premiere in July 2026. Production for both shows is scheduled to begin in early July 2025, with promises of high-quality entertainment and grand production value. Among the two, Bigg Boss Bangla is expected to be the flagship show, according to a report by The Times of India. Expressing his excitement about this new phase, Sourav Ganguly told News18 Bangla, 'I am very happy to be associated with Star Jalsha. We are starting a new chapter together, focusing on storytelling through innovative non-fiction programmes.' He added, 'I have always believed in the power of connecting with people beyond cricket. This collaboration will allow me to achieve that by presenting new formats and real-life stories that will inspire and entertain," he was quoted as saying by News18 Bangla.
