No more 'Dadagiri': Sourav Ganguly quits popular show for Rs 125 crore deal with Star Jalsha: Report

He will soon reportedly be seen hosting the highly anticipated Bigg Boss Bangla, apart from another new quiz show on the channel.

Cricketing icon Sourav Ganguly has stepped down as the host of popular Bengali quiz show 'Dadagiri', and has now decided to join Star Jalsha, according to News18 Bangla report.

Ganguly after becoming a household name on Bengali television with 'Dadagiri', has reportedly signed a four-year deal worth Rs 125 crore with Star Jalsha. He will soon be seen hosting the highly anticipated Bigg Boss Bangla, apart from another new quiz show on the channel, the report said.

Both the shows will be telecast next year as production is set to commence from July 2025.

“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," the publication quoted the former Indian team captain as saying.

“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 added.

Meanwhile, Ganguly was recently re-appointed as the chairperson of the ICC men's cricket committee and his longtime national teammate VVS Laxman too has been picked again as one the panel members.

Ganguly, who led the Indian team with distinction for five years from 2000 to 2005, was first appointed as the committee's chair in 2021.

Ganguly, 52, had replaced compatriot Anil Kumble, who stepped down after serving a maximum of three, three-year terms.

(With PTI inputs)