Bollywood’s Tribute To Real-Life Sports Heroes You Must Watch
Bollywood isn’t just fiction and fantasy, it is full of stories based on real life heroes. With actors undergoing major transformations, these movies feel raw and deeply inspiring. Here is a list of 7 Bollywood films based on real life sports heroes.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
It is based on the life of Milkha Singh, one of India's greatest sprinters. This film showcases his traumatic past during Partition and his rise as a national icon. Farhan Akhtar's performance received critical acclaim.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
This is a biopic on Mahender Singh Dhoni's journey from a ticket collector to India's most loved cricket captain. It highlights personal struggles and decisions that shaped MS Dhoni's career.
Gold (2018)
It is loosely based on India's first Olympic hockey gold post-independence (1948). Akshay Kumar leads the film with a powerful portrayal of the team's manager. It focuses on patriotism, team spirit and the challenges of a newly free nation.
Soorma (2018)
It is inspired by Sandeep Singh, a hocky player who returned to the game after paralysis. His character was inspiringly played by Diljeet Dosanjh. This movie highlights his journey from tragedy to captaincy of the national team.
Saina (2021)
It is based on Saina Nehwal, India's top badminton player. This movie follows her rise from a small town girl to World No. 1. Her character was wonderfully played by Parineeti Chopra. She had to get real badminton training to perform this role.
Mary Kom (2014)
This one was inspired by Mary Kom, an Olympic medalist and a world champion. It depicts her comeback after motherhood and her battle against societal norms. Priyanka trained extensively to deliver this role.
Paan Singh Tomar (2012)
It tells the story of Paan Singh Tomar, a steeplechase champion and soldier turned rebel. It explores how injustice forced a national athlete to become a dacoit. Irrfan Khan's performance in this movie won him a National Award.
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