5 Inspirational Bollywood Sports Dramas
Are you in the mood for a movie that will get your blood pumping and leave you feeling motivated? Lets revisit some of the best Bollywood sports films. From defying the odds on the cricket pitch to overcoming personal struggles to achieve athletic glory, these inspiring stories celebrate the power of dedication, teamwork, and the unwavering pursuit of dreams.
Chak De! India (2007)This movie tells the story of Kabir Khan (Shah Rukh Khan), a disgraced former hockey player who is given the chance to coach the Indian women's national hockey team. The team is a group of talented but undisciplined players who have never won a major international tournament. Kabir Khan must overcome his own demons and unite the team in order to lead them to victory.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)This movie is set in colonial India and tells the story of Bhuvan (Aamir Khan), a villager who challenges the arrogant British Raj to a cricket match. If the villagers win, their taxes will be waived for three years. If they lose, they will have to pay double the taxes. Bhuvan must lead his team of inexperienced villagers to victory against a team of well-trained British players.
Dangal (2016)This movie is based on the true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat (Aamir Khan), a former wrestler who trains his two daughters, Geeta Phogat (Fatima Sana Shaikh) and Babita Kumari (Sanya Malhotra), to become world-class wrestlers. Despite societal expectations, Mahavir Singh trains his daughters with great discipline and rigour. The movie shows the challenges that the Phogat sisters face and their eventual rise to success.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)This movie is based on the true story of Milkha Singh (Farhan Akhtar), one of India's most famous athletes. The movie tells the story of Milkha Singh's life, from his childhood poverty and the partition of India to his rise to become a world-class sprinter. The movie is an inspiring story of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness.
Iqbal (2005)This movie tells the story of Iqbal (Shreyas Talpade), a deaf and mute boy who dreams of playing cricket for India. Iqbal faces many challenges in his pursuit of his dream, including discrimination and a lack of support. However, he is determined to succeed, and with the help of a former cricketer ( Naseeruddin Shah), Iqbal begins to train in secret. The movie is an inspiring story of never giving up on your dreams.