National Sports Day: 5 must-watch Bollywood sports movies

Chak De! India (2007)

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The film follows India's women's hockey team as they beat the odds and win the World Cup. Shah Rukh Khan portrays a troubled former player turned coach.

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Dangal (2016)

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Dangal depicts the remarkable journey of the Phogat family, with a special focus on Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, who are guided by their father, Mahavir Singh Phogat.

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Paan Singh Tomar (2012)

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Paan Singh Tomar goes beyond the traditional sports movie formula by depicting the dark reality that often comes with winning. Irrfan Khan's compelling portrayal of a former athlete turned bandit is a scathing critique on our society.

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Gold (2018)

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Gold is a fictionalised portrayal of India's first national hockey team and their historic victory at the 1948 Summer Olympics, which was the country's first gold medal since independence.

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag follows the incredible career of Milkha Singh, a prominent Indian sprinter who achieved success at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.

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National Sports Day: 5 must-watch Bollywood sports movies

Chak De! India (2007)

The film follows India's women's hockey team as they beat the odds and win the World Cup. Shah Rukh Khan portrays a troubled former player turned coach.

Dangal (2016)

Dangal depicts the remarkable journey of the Phogat family, with a special focus on Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari, who are guided by their father, Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Paan Singh Tomar (2012)

Paan Singh Tomar goes beyond the traditional sports movie formula by depicting the dark reality that often comes with winning. Irrfan Khan's compelling portrayal of a former athlete turned bandit is a scathing critique on our society.

Gold (2018)

Gold is a fictionalised portrayal of India's first national hockey team and their historic victory at the 1948 Summer Olympics, which was the country's first gold medal since independence.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag follows the incredible career of Milkha Singh, a prominent Indian sprinter who achieved success at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.

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