Sourav Ganguly’s ancestral mansion in Kolkata’s Behala area spans 48 rooms and is valued at roughly ₹40 crore. Yet the house’s most compelling space is not its size or price, but a modest trophy room assembled by his father, Chandidas Ganguly, that captures the cricketer’s early career milestones.
From champagne bottles commemorating his unforgettable England debut to vintage IPL helmets, the collection tells a deeply personal story of a father who meticulously preserved his son’s achievements. These items trace Ganguly’s evolution from a promising Bengali youngster to one of India’s most influential captains, each piece carrying the emotional weight of a devoted parent.
In an episode of Asian Paints’ Original Home Tour (March 2018), Ganguly revealed his love for understated interiors. Cream, beige and off‑white dominate the walls, while large windows flood the rooms with natural light. Even his favourite morning retreat—sage‑green walls and an olive‑sofa—remains simple, reflecting his habit of starting each day with tea, biscuits and the newspaper.
The dining hall, however, showcases old‑fashioned elegance: an ornate eight‑seater table, cream upholstery, golden detailing and vintage cabinets. The mansion also features spacious sitting rooms, landscaped gardens and a small backyard cricket pitch.
Ganguly’s father, who he credits with “obsessing over cricket,” personally arranged the trophy room. Among the prized items are the champagne bottles commemorating consecutive Test centuries against England in 1996—a debut of 131 at Lord’s followed by 136 at Trent Bridge—making him only the third batter to score hundreds in each of his first two Test innings. ICC Hall of Fame records note the feat.
Later memorabilia, including Kolkata Knight Riders artefacts, further illustrate his evolving cricketing identity. Though trophies may gather dust and records can be broken, the father‑curated collection offers a lasting testament to both sporting success and familial pride.
Ganguly’s international career amassed 18 575 runs across formats, and his captaincy reshaped India’s competitive image. He was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2026, cementing his legacy.
The most striking aspect of the home is not its 48 rooms or the ₹40‑crore valuation, but the emotional permanence of Chandidas Ganguly’s tribute. As the Prince of Kolkata reflects, his father’s painstaking curation of personal heirlooms proves to be his most valuable possession.
