Synopsis: Maidaan is based on the real story of the veteran Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim who pioneered Indian Football during the 1950’s.
Movie Details
| Movie | Maidaan |
| Language | Hindi |
| Cast | Ajay Devgn Priyamani Gajraj Rao Rudranil Ghosh Amartya Ray Davinder Gill Tejas Ravishankar Chaitanya Sharma Sushant Waydande |
| Director | Amit Sharma |
| Producer | Zee studios |
| Music | A.R Rahman |
| Cinematography | Tushar Kanti Ray Fyodor Lyass |
| Editing | Dev Rao Jadhav Shahnawaz Mosani |
| Run Time | 3 Hr 1 Mins |
| Release Date | April 10, 2024 |
Amit Sharma has taken up the tricky task of bringing a true story onto the screen. That too with an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn.
But how did he manage to create an entertaining movie? Read our review to know.
Story
At the 1952 Olympics, Rahim (Ajay Devgn) was under investigation by the Indian Football Federation after the team suffered a crushing loss which provoked aggression.
Rahim starts a Nationwide talent search after receiving the federation’s consent, putting together a squad that embodies the finest of India’s football abilities.
Conflict among the federation, however, results from some of the players feeling excluded.
The situation is made more difficult by a confrontation by Rahim with a famous sports journalist.
Rahim’s team does well at the Asian Games and finishes fourth in spite of the difficulties. But, Rahim loses his job in spite of this accomplishment.
The rest of the plot of Maidaan revolves around how Rahim empowers the team further while fighting his personal problems.
Maidaan Review
Maidaan, the inspirational biographical film about Syed Abdul Rahim, the unsung hero who overcame all obstacles to bring Indian football back to life in the 1950s and 1960s, features a standout performance by Ajay Devgn.
A force of nature, Devgn is a ferociously motivated coach who uses pure determination to motivate his motley crew to overcome a lack of resources, facilities, and support.
With incredibly genuine acting, the young actors playing the players match Devgn’s intensity.
Through lavish period details and a skilful balancing act between the emotional drama and thrilling, creatively shot match moments, director Amit Sharma takes viewers to that age.
The dramatic Asian Games final in 1962 is a true heart-stopping victory.
But the soul of Maidaan lies in its simplicity and understated tone in depicting Abdul Rahim’s against-all-odds journey.
In the pantheon of Bollywood sports biopics, it’s a winning underdog story that raises a deserving champion. An entertaining, uplifting must-watch!
Performance
Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim once again shows his acting capability. He is very amazing and apt throughout the film.
Although Rudranil Ghosh portrays the President of the Indian Football Federation, and Gajraj Rao plays the controversial sports journalist Prabhu Ghosh, both actors give credible performances but are let down by weak narration.
Rahim’s wife Runa, played by Priyamani, provides strong support. She has a lot of heart.
Rishab Joshi as Rahim’s son Hakim has done a good job.
Technical Aspects
Every picture is pulsating with the passion and emotion of the moment thanks to director Amit Sharma’s excellent direction, taking viewers back to a time when football was more than simply a game—it was a symbol of optimism and solidarity.
Viewers are further transported to the unadulterated intensity of the matches and the silent moments of victory and sadness by the film’s stunning photography and AR Rahman‘s moving score.
Tushar Kanti Ray‘s cinematography gives what is required for the film.
Conclusion
Maidaan though has many plot holes satisfies the common audience with its dramatic screenplay.
It is not just a sports drama, it delves deeper into the determination and dedication of a legend Syed Abdul Rahim.
Maidaan will have an impact on your thinking at the climax. Surely you can watch the movie and enjoy it on Prime Video.
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