Oct 25 , 2023

Lagaan to 83: 7 Bollywood films That are Based on Cricket

By True Scoop

Lagaan (2001): A timeless classic, it's about a group of villagers who challenge British colonizers to a cricket match to escape taxes.

Iqbal (2005): A heartwarming story of a deaf-mute boy who dreams of becoming a cricketer, starring Shreyas Talpade.

Jannat (2008): A crime drama intertwined with cricket, featuring Emraan Hashmi as a bookie who risks everything for the sport.

Patiala House (2011): Akshay Kumar plays a talented cricketer who overcomes family conflicts to pursue his dream of playing for England.

Ferrari Ki Sawaari (2012): A father's sacrifices to fulfill his son's cricketing aspirations make for an emotional and comedic journey.

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016): Sushant Singh Rajput portrays the life of cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni, tracing his remarkable journey.

83 (2021): A biographical drama about India's historic 1983 Cricket World Cup win, starring Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, the team's captain.

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