Updated on: 26 July, 2021 11:32 AM IST |
7 Sports Flicks that will Inspire and Entertain You
Though the movie did not make much noise at the box office, Saala Khadoos starring R. Madhavan and debutante Ritika Singh was well-received by the sports fraternity. Recently, the Tamil version of the film fetched Ritika, a Special Mention at the National Film Awards.
Priyanka Chopra knocked a solid punch in Mary Kom. Based on the life and struggles of five-time Womens World Champion and Olympic Medal winning boxer, MC Mary Kom, the movie is a standing testimony about a woman strength.
A true tribute to Indias Flying Sikh, Milkha Singh, Farhan Akhtar was immaculate as the legendary sprinter in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Brilliantly crafted performances and a compelling background score, makes this movie a must watch for motivation, if any.
Inspired by a true story, Paan Singh Tomar is about a soldier in the Indian army who wins a medal at the National Games but is forced to turn into a dacoit due to financial circumstances. Comprising of a faultless performance by Irrfan Khan, Paan Singh Tomar fetched the Best Film and the Best Actor for Irrfan at the National Film Awards.
The most respectable film in SRKs two-decade old career, Chak De India brings twelve girls from different ethos of India who eventually bring glory for their country and respect for their defamed coach. The movie delivers the message that unity in diversity is the key to ultimate victory.
Iqbal is an endearing and heart-warming tale of a deaf and mute boy who aspires to join the Indian Cricket Team and is ably coached by a defamed ex-cricketer. A landmark sports film which gave us heartfelt performances by Naseeruddin Shah and Shreyas Talpade, Iqbal is a must watch for avid cricket enthusiasts.
Aamir Khan led a diverse team to victory in this period tale set in the pre-independence era. As a set of clueless villagers who have no idea about the game of cricket, Lagaan is about how grit and determination to fight against all odds can lead you to eternal victory. So what if the movie was beaten by Bosnias No Mans Land for the Oscars, it made the right noise on the international circuit.
For generations, the success formula for a commercial Bollywood entertainer was a concoction of romance, action, drama and tragedy. But in the last couple of years, the norms have changed. Now a compelling storyline backed with great performances is what pulls the audience to the theatres. In a country like ours, where people are immensely passionate about sports and movies, Bollywood has churned out these seven flicks that are immensely inspiring and entertaining. Read on.
