In the Tokyo Olympics2020, Indian players like Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, Mirabai Chanu, PVSindhu have touched another milestone and inspired a large number of peopleacross the country. The blazing journey of these players who have made thewhole country proud can also be expected to come on the big screen. Bollywoodblockbusters touch all sorts of themes and genres. But sports movies areanother level of epic.
Take a look on thefollowing upcoming projects of Bollywood.
1. Rashmi Rocket
A headstrong anddedicated Taapsee Pannu is playing the lead in Rashmi Rocket, asports drama that features her as a runner. The story, directed by AkarshKhurana, is expected to narrate the tale of her epic journey as an athlete inthe country. Actors Priyanshu Painyuli and Abhishek Banerjee are also a part ofthe film.
2. 83
Ranveer Singh,Deepika Padukone starrer film 83 is set to release this year after beingpostponed for a full year. The film is based on the 1983 World Cupstarring Ranveer Singh, Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone as his wife Roma Bhatia. Thefilm has been made under the direction of Kabir Khan.
3. Maidaan
Featuring AjayDevgn and Priyamani in the lead roles, Maidaan is a drama film inspired bythe life of football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. He was the coach and manager ofthe Indian national team from 1950 till his death in 1963. Rahim is known toplay a key role in helping the nation recognise the importance of the sport.The film is directed and written by Amit Ravindrenath Sharma and produced byBoney Kapoor.
4. Shabaash Mithu
After Rashmi Rocket,Taapsee Pannu is going to be seen in the role of Mithali Raj of the Indiancricket team. The title of this biographical film is ShabaashMithu. The film will be directed by Srijit Mukherji which also stars AsalAli Palijo in the lead role apart from Taapsee Pannu.
5. Jersey
Anothercricket-centric film we’ll see this year is Jersey. It is the official Hindiadaptation of a Telugu film, of the same name, both directed by GowtamTinnanauri. The flick features Mrunal Thakur opposite Shahid Kapoor, whoessays the role of a cricketer.
6. Liger
Arjun Reddy, DearComrade and Geetha Govinda Actor Vijay Deverakonda will soon be making hisBollywood debut with Puri Jagannadh's directorial venture Leger. In thisfilm, Vijay will be seen doing martial arts. Vijay and Ananya Pandey's romanticchemistry will be seen.
7. Saina
Originally scheduledto hit the big screen in 2020, Saina is a biographical sports film, directed byAmole Gupte, based on the life of badminton player Saina Nehwal. It starsParineeti Chopra as the phenomenal athlete.
8. Jhund
Jhund is based on thelife of Vijay Barse, the founder of an NGO called Slum Soccer. Amitabh Bachchanessays the role of the retired sports professor who motivates street childrento form a football team.