{
  "id": 13054305,
  "title": "Rajkummar Rao Addresses Criticism Over Sourav Ganguly's Dada Poster Being Called AI-Generated: 'Ones Who Made It Have Learnt Their Lesson'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/rajkummar-rao-addresses-criticism-over-sourav-gangulys-dada-poster",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/rajkummar-rao-addresses-criticism-over-sourav-gangulys-dada-poster-being-called-ai-generated-ones-who-made-it-have-learnt-their-lesson"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On July 8, actor Rajkummar Rao unveiled the first poster for Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, a biopic chronicling the life of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. The poster sparked online criticism, with some netizens dubbing it as AI-generated and others deeming it subpar. Reacting to the backlash, Rajkummar recently spoke to Mashable India, stating that the creators had acknowledged their mistake and learned a valuable lesson. He emphasized that the team realized the importance of not rushing the process and respecting the immense fanbase of the subject. Rao also noted that the poster’s popularity among Dada’s fans was undeniable. The biopic, set to release on May 14, 2027, delves into the life and career of the charismatic cricketer, portraying his journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a revered figure in Indian cricket.",
  "summary": "Actor Rajkummar Rao unveiled the first poster of Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, a biopic based on the life of legendary Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, on July 8, coinciding with the former India captain’s birthday. However, the poster faced criticism online, with several netizens calling it AI-generated, while others felt it was poorly made. Rajkummar Rao Reacts To Dada Biopic Poster Trolling…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}