On June 25, 1983, 41 years ago, India defeated the West Indies to win the Cricket World Cup. To commemorate the milestone, watch these five Bollywood movies that are based on the popular sport:
Jersey (2022)
In the film, Shahid Kapoor portrays a devoted father and former cricket player who goes back to the pitch to grant his son’s wish to wear the Indian team’s shirt. He defies his surroundings and his wife, played by Mrunal Thakur, in order to follow his ambition and become a superdad.
83 (2021)
In one of the most famous sports dramas in Hindi cinema history, Ranveer Singh brilliantly plays the role of Captain Kapil Dev. Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Ammy Virk, and others are also in the lead ensemble.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
In this film directed by Neeraj Pandey, Sushant Singh Rajput devoted his entire being to portraying the renowned Mahendra Singh Dhoni. This biographical sports drama offered us a peek into the cricket player’s personal life in addition to showcasing his love for the game. With Kiara Advani and Disha Patani by his side, Sushant looked amazing as MS Dhoni.
Patiala House (2011)
Akshay Kumar has mastered the genres of Comedy and action. But seeing him play cricket in Patiala House astounded his fans. His portrayal of a man divided between his love of the game and his family’s morals was compelling. As Gattu, also known as Parghat Singh Kahlon, Akshay touched our hearts.
Iqbal (2005)
An inspirational sports drama about a player who defied all difficulties to fulfill his dream of representing his nation is presented once more. As the deaf and silent bowler Iqbal Saeed Khan, who not only found a spot on the squad but also in our hearts, Shreyas Talpade taught us a masterclass in acting. This movie, which also stars Naseeruddin Shah and Shweta Basu Prasad, is a must-see.
