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바카라˜Maidaan바카라™ Movie Review: Ajay Devgn바카라™s Football Drama Challenges Social Commentary By Delving Into Personal Journeys Alongside On-Field Triumphs

Outlook Rating:
4 / 5

When the first trailer of Ajay Devgn바카라™s 바카라˜Maidaan바카라™ was released, people started branding it as a copy of 바카라˜Chak De India바카라™ starring Shah Rukh Khan. But is the movie just that? Read the full movie review to find out.

Ajay Devgn In A Still From 바카라˜Maidaan바카라™
Ajay Devgn In A Still From 바카라˜Maidaan바카라™ Photo: Instagram
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After a massive delay, 바카라˜Maidaan바카라™ has finally been released in theatres all over. The film has been in the making for over 3-4 years, and whenever there was a release date announced, something or the other came up and the film was pushed further ahead. With the film finally sticking on the Eid 2024 release date, it바카라™s a day of joy not just for the cast and crew, but the billions of fans who were waiting to see another sports drama, and probably one of the first ones to ever tell the story of India바카라™s triumphs in football in the past. Here바카라™s all you need to know about 바카라˜Maidaan바카라™.

바카라˜Maidaan바카라™: Story

The film, which runs from 1952 to 1962, follows the life and career of Syed Abdul Rahim (Ajay Devgn), a renowned football coach who transformed the sport in India. Because of his significant contributions to football, the Indian Football Team was dubbed the 바카라˜Brazil of Asia바카라™ and played in a 4-2-4 shape. Syed Abdul Rahim바카라™s tenacity, leadership, and vision helped him become a legendary figure in Indian sports history. 바카라˜Maidaan바카라™ depicts Syed Abdul Rahim and the Indian football team바카라™s trials, sacrifices, and triumphs as they work to overcome social hurdles and make their mark on the world arena. That led to India winning two gold medals at the 1951 and 1962 Asian Games, and the India Football Team being Asia바카라™s first football team to reach the semi-finals of the 1956 Summer Olympics.

바카라˜Maidaan바카라™: Performances

Ajay Devgn바카라™s portrayal of the coach Syed Abdul Rahim is subtle and diverse, revealing the nuances of his character as he navigates the ups and downs of guiding a squad. His relationship with the young actors portraying the football players gives substance to the story, as they bond over their mutual love of the game and resolve to win despite the odds.

바카라˜Maidaan바카라™: Cast & Crew

Director: Amit Sharma

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, Devyansh Tripathi, Nitanshi Goel, Aayesha Vindhara, Meenal Patel, Rudranil Ghosh, Baharul Islam, Zaheer Mirza, Madhur Mittal, Chaitanya Sharma, Tejas Ravishankar, Davinder Gill, Amartya Ray, Sushant Waydande, Abhilash Thapliyal, Manandeep Singh, Vishnu G Varrier, Raphael Jose, Jayanth V., Aaman Munshi, Sai Kishore, Amandeep Thakur, Tanmay Bhattacharjee, Arko Das, Prajwal Maski, Rishab Joshi, Vijay Maurya, Pavitra Sarkar, Purnendu Bhattacharya, Shruthy Menon

Available In: Theatres

Duration: 3 Hours 1 Minute

바카라˜Maidaan바카라™: Can Kids Watch It?

Yes

Outlook바카라™s Verdict

바카라˜Maidaan바카라™ goes beyond the traditional sports drama genre by delving into the protagonists바카라™ inner journeys as well as their achievements on the field. The movie delves into the numerous sacrifices made by the players and the coach especially, emphasising the human element behind the desire of excellence. Ajay Devgn바카라™s performance stands out, as it바카라™s a welcome change to see him move away from his bulging-biceped action avatar. The story is compelling and the background score just leaves you feeling satiated to the core. The trailers may have suggested that it was just another copy of Shah Rukh Khan바카라™s 바카라˜Chak De India바카라™, but 바카라˜Maidaan바카라™ makes a mark on its own. Overall it바카라™s a Breezy Repeatable Watch. I am going with 4 stars.

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