Bollywood has had its fair share in movies that are based on sports. Some Won over the audience while some failed terribly. Some are inspired from true events while some are fictional. These movies play a major part in motivating the youth of India and following are 10 Such films that had an inspirational take on sports.
1- Dangal (Wrestling)
Who said wrestling is only for men? A story of an adamant father who has won it all in wrestling, prepares his two daughters to follow the same journey as his. This movie went on to break stereo-types along with the box office records. The glimpses of wrestling were of pure class and a joy to watch.
2- Chak De India (Hockey)
Shah Rukh Khan took on the role of coaching the Women hockey team in India in this movie. Chak de India showcased India's National Sport 'Hockey' in a phenomenal way with some exceptional acting by the cast and a captivating story.
3- Lagaan (Cricket)
A new take on the sport cricket, which is widely famous in India was showcased in this film. A game of cricket would decide whether the farmers would have to pay thrice the taxes or no taxes at all to the Britishers. A 3 hour 45 minutes long film felt nothing but less because of its intense story line and superb acting from the cast.
4- Iqbal (Cricket)
Iqbal is one of those rare movies that leaves a mark on you. A mute and deaf has to overcome the challenges that lay ahead in order to fulfill his dream of playing for the Indian Cricket Team. The songs in this film are soothing to the ears and the story will definitely leave you inspired.
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5- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Athletics)
The course of athletics changed in India with Milkha Singh and his inspirational story which was brought into light by Farhan Akthar. The movie captures the struggling back story of The Flying Sikh and how the unfortunate India-Pakistan partition made him the legend he is today.
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6- Mukkabaaz (Boxing)
Anurag Kashyap comes up with another classic film showing the struggles of boxing aspirants and the politics that goes around in the Indian Sports Academy. With a slight of Bollywood romance touch, this movie is entertaining, emotional and worth your time.
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7- Saala Khadoos (Boxing)
Another movie that puts light on the politics that goes around the Indian Boxing Academy. Saala Khadoos is the story of an angry coach who has retired from boxing because of all the politics and now is determined to help a young girl in achieving her dream to become a boxing champion.
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8- Gold (Hockey)
Gold is the journey of one man and his dream to win the first ever gold medal in Olympics for India. As a hockey coach he has to defy all odds and train his players in order to achieve his dream.
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May India keep Succeeding in various sports and Bollywood keep giving us such Inspirational stories. Chak De.
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