Bollywood movies based on Cricket to binge-watch ahead of World Cup
The Bollywood film industry is renowned for its array of sports movies and biopics, notably consisting of numerous films within the cricket genre. With the India vs. Australia World Cup Final on the horizon, scheduled to take place on this day at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, let's explore a selection of compelling Bollywood cricket-based movies to heighten the anticipation for this highly awaited match.
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‘Lagaan’
Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' undoubtedly stands out as the foremost film that springs to mind at the mention of cricket. Released in 2001, this Indian Hindi-language epic musical sports drama, directed and written by Ashutosh Gowariker, narrates the tale of a village in Central India. Faced with exorbitant taxes and enduring years of drought, the villagers encounter a brash British Indian Army officer who proposes a high-stakes game of cricket as a wager, offering them a chance to evade their crippling tax burden.
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M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story
The late Sushant Singh Rajput left an enduring mark on movie enthusiasts with his portrayal of M.S. Dhoni in the film 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', a creation of writer and director Neeraj Pandey. This cinematic narrative revolves around the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former Test, ODI, and T20I captain of the Indian national cricket team. Sushant Singh Rajput embodied the character of MS Dhoni in this production, sharing the screen with talented actors like Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, and Anupam Kher.
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‘Kai Po Che’
Sushant Singh Rajput’s debut film ‘Kai Po Che’ is surely one of the most underrated sports drama movies ever made in Mollywood. The film enters the audience's hearts with its charm and also execution style. The film revolves around the story of three friends who start a training academy to carve the future of young cricket stars. The movie was directed by Abhishek Kapoor.
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‘83’
Even though the Ranveer Singh starrer ‘83’ has not minted any impressive numbers at the box office, Kabir Khan’s directorial sports drama movie is one of the best in Bollywood. The movie is based on the Indian National cricket team which is led by Kapil Dev, played by Ranveer Singh. The movie also featured the actors Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj, and many more in pivotal roles.
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