Maidaan Movie Review: In a cricket-obsessed country like India, a film like Maidaan is important as it retells the glorious era of Indian football. At a time when cricket has almost become an unofficial national sport of&nbsp;the country, the story of Syed Abdul Rehman, often known as the architect of modern Indian football, is truly inspiring and one that everyone should know. Directed by Amit Ravindranath Sharma, Maidaan has been in the making for a long time. The arduous labour of work shows as Sharma presents a splendid story of a man who never bowed down and created history for India.&nbsp;

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The film opens in 1952, when the Indian football team was brutally defeated by France at the Olympics. Rahim (Ajay Devgn) has been accused of the team's dismal performance and the football federation of India is keen to replace him. While most selectors are in favour of Rahim's resignation, the president of the federation still trusts his vision and agrees to his demand of rebuilding and recruiting newer players.&nbsp; 
 
Rahim recruits talent from across the country - much to the dismay of influential sports writer Roy Choudhary (Gajraj Rao) and federation member Shubrata (Rudranil) who want to lobby for a Bengali coach and Bengali players. Rahim's team itself is not devoid of Bengali footballers. It had players like Chuni Goswami (Amartya Ray), PK Banerjee (Chaitanya Sharma), and Arun&nbsp;Ghosh - men who became stalwarts in the subsequent years in Indian football. But Rahim also recruits from other states - which the Bengali lobby isn't too happy about.&nbsp; 
 
The newly formed team has a herculean task ahead - and coming fourth in the 1956 Olympics doesn't help their case. How Rahim and his boys chart history at the 1962 Asian Games by winning Gold forms the rest of the story.&nbsp;

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First things first, Maidaan isn't perfect but it still makes for an engaging watch. At nearly their hours run time, the film's first half is mostly spent in the corridors of the Federation and not on the field. It is Rahim's battle against bureaucracy and bias that is very well defined and I had hoped there would be more action on the field instead. Shama along with writers Saiwyn Quadras, Aman Rai and Atul Shahi shift the focus to the field only in the second half when the pace of the story truly picks up redeeming the dragging first half. The last hour of the film is truly exhilarating when the men in jerseys fight back with all their might on the field and create history.&nbsp;

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Shot by Tushar Kanti Ray and Fyodor Lyass, the film's camera work enhances the climax well - making it gripping and nail-biting even though you know the outcome.&nbsp; 
 
There is also some predictability and some of the shots often remind you of Chak De! India&nbsp;- a film that remains a textbook example of how to make sports biopics. Maidaan has a similar trope - an underdog who rises above all the odds and delivers along with a team that never gives up on him.&nbsp; 
 
Maidaan has Devgn delivering a restrained&nbsp;performance after a long time. He plays Rahim, a man who is sure of his craft but also humble and vulnerable at times. The film rests on his shoulders and he delivers well to his part.&nbsp; 
 
The rest of the actors - Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, Rudranil Ghosh, Amartya Ray, and Chaitanya Sharma have limited screen time but complement the narrative well. Rahman's background score is far superior than the soundtrack that he has composed for the film.&nbsp; 
 
Maidaan works well for its story and a credible screenplay. Sure it resorts to usual sports drama tropes yet, it is effective in alleviating a known story with theatrics and good writing The makers use old archival footage in certain cases, give the context of the political climate at that time and deliver a wholesome story that highlights the contribution of those who may be unknown to the current generation. And for that reason, Maidaan is an important film that everyone should watch.&nbsp;

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Maidaan Movie Review: In a cricket-obsessed country like India, a film like Maidaan is important as it retells the glorious era of Indian football. At a time when cricket has almost become an unofficial national sport of the country, the story of Syed Abdul Rehman, often known as the architect of modern Indian football, is truly inspiring and one that everyone should know.

Maidaan Movie Review: In a cricket-obsessed country like India, a film like Maidaan is important as it retells the glorious era of Indian football. At a time when cricket has almost become an unofficial national sport of the country, the story of Syed Abdul Rehman, often known as the architect of modern Indian football, is truly inspiring and one that everyone should know. Directed by Amit Ravindranath Sharma, Maidaan has been in the making for a long time. The arduous labour of work shows as Sharma presents a splendid story of a man who never bowed down and created history for India. Maidaan Movie Review The film opens in 1952, when the Indian football team was brutally defeated by France at the Olympics. Rahim (Ajay Devgn) has been accused of the team's dismal performance and the football federation of India is keen to replace him. While most selectors are in favour of Rahim's resignation, the president of the federation still trusts his vision and agrees to his demand of rebuilding and recruiting newer players. Rahim recruits talent from across the country - much to the dismay of influential sports writer Roy Choudhary (Gajraj Rao) and federation member Shubrata (Rudranil) who want to lobby for a Bengali coach and Bengali players. Rahim's team itself is not devoid of Bengali footballers. It had players like Chuni Goswami (Amartya Ray), PK Banerjee (Chaitanya Sharma), and Arun Ghosh - men who became stalwarts in the subsequent years in Indian football. But Rahim also recruits from other states - which the Bengali lobby isn't too happy about. The newly formed team has a herculean task ahead - and coming fourth in the 1956 Olympics doesn't help their case. How Rahim and his boys chart history at the 1962 Asian Games by winning Gold forms the rest of the story. First things first, Maidaan isn't perfect but it still makes for an engaging watch. At nearly their hours run time, the film's first half is mostly spent in the corridors of the Federation and not on the field. It is Rahim's battle against bureaucracy and bias that is very well defined and I had hoped there would be more action on the field instead. Shama along with writers Saiwyn Quadras, Aman Rai and Atul Shahi shift the focus to the field only in the second half when the pace of the story truly picks up redeeming the dragging first half. The last hour of the film is truly exhilarating when the men in jerseys fight back with all their might on the field and create history. Ajay Devgn New Movie Review Shot by Tushar Kanti Ray and Fyodor Lyass, the film's camera work enhances the climax well - making it gripping and nail-biting even though you know the outcome. There is also some predictability and some of the shots often remind you of Chak De! India - a film that remains a textbook example of how to make sports biopics. Maidaan has a similar trope - an underdog who rises above all the odds and delivers along with a team that never gives up on him. Maidaan has Devgn delivering a restrained performance after a long time. He plays Rahim, a man who is sure of his craft but also humble and vulnerable at times. The film rests on his shoulders and he delivers well to his part. The rest of the actors - Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, Rudranil Ghosh, Amartya Ray, and Chaitanya Sharma have limited screen time but complement the narrative well. Rahman's background score is far superior than the soundtrack that he has composed for the film. Maidaan works well for its story and a credible screenplay. Sure it resorts to usual sports drama tropes yet, it is effective in alleviating a known story with theatrics and good writing The makers use old archival footage in certain cases, give the context of the political climate at that time and deliver a wholesome story that highlights the contribution of those who may be unknown to the current generation. And for that reason, Maidaan is an important film that everyone should watch. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan releases postponed by a day. Here's why

Maidaan Movie Review: Ajay Devgn's film is an essential watch for all sports lovers

Ajay Devgn's Maidaan is just days away from theatrical release and the makers unveiled the film's final trailer on Tuesday to mark the actor's 55th birthday. Devgn will be seen playing a football coach who resurrects the Indian team for the Olympics in the early 1950s.&nbsp; 
 
The final trailer builds on the first one, released a couple of weeks ago, and begins with Priyamani's character giving a pep talk to her husband Syed Abdul Rahim, played by Ajay. She lauds him for believing that India can achieve football glory at the Olympics but asks when.&nbsp; 
 
The trailer also shows Ajay picking underdogs from across the country to build a team much to the discomfort of the government officials and bureaucrat&nbsp;Gajraj Rao.&nbsp; 
 
The odds are against Ajay and his team who not only have to face formidable competition inside the stadium, but also the boos of the stadium crowd and of the mob protesting outside, demanding India to “go back.”

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About Maidaan 
 
The film is based on the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, a former football coach and manager of the Indian football team. He is regarded as the architect of modern Indian football. 
 
Talking about the film and the character of Syed Abdul Rahim, Ajay said in a statement, “Apart from being a great story, I never knew that something like that had happened in our country and football had reached its peak and only because of, I can't say one man, but one man and these players who changed the course of football in the ‘50s and ’60s. I was shocked this would have happened and there is a person like him and that was the first thing that this story needs to be told.” 
 
Maidaan also features Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh and rapper Chaitanya Sharma.It has been helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Akash Chawla. 
 
The film is scheduled for an April 10 release and will clash at the box office with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.&nbsp;Ajay Devgn was last seen in Shaitaan,&nbsp;a psychological thriller also featuring Jyothika and R Madhavan.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interview-dissecting-shaitaan-with-actress-janki-bodiwala-my-character-was-crooked-in-hindi-version-706630">&nbsp;Interview | Dissecting Shaitaan with actress Janki Bodiwala: My character was crooked in Hindi version</a>

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Ajay Devgn's Maidaan is just days away from theatrical release and the makers unveiled the film's final trailer on Tuesday to mark the actor's 55th birthday. Devgn will be seen playing a football coach who resurrects the Indian team for the Olympics in the early 1950s.

Ajay Devgn's Maidaan is just days away from theatrical release and the makers unveiled the film's final trailer on Tuesday to mark the actor's 55th birthday. Devgn will be seen playing a football coach who resurrects the Indian team for the Olympics in the early 1950s. The final trailer builds on the first one, released a couple of weeks ago, and begins with Priyamani's character giving a pep talk to her husband Syed Abdul Rahim, played by Ajay. She lauds him for believing that India can achieve football glory at the Olympics but asks when. The trailer also shows Ajay picking underdogs from across the country to build a team much to the discomfort of the government officials and bureaucrat Gajraj Rao. The odds are against Ajay and his team who not only have to face formidable competition inside the stadium, but also the boos of the stadium crowd and of the mob protesting outside, demanding India to “go back.” About Maidaan The film is based on the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, a former football coach and manager of the Indian football team. He is regarded as the architect of modern Indian football. Talking about the film and the character of Syed Abdul Rahim, Ajay said in a statement, “Apart from being a great story, I never knew that something like that had happened in our country and football had reached its peak and only because of, I can't say one man, but one man and these players who changed the course of football in the ‘50s and ’60s. I was shocked this would have happened and there is a person like him and that was the first thing that this story needs to be told.” Maidaan also features Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh and rapper Chaitanya Sharma.It has been helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Akash Chawla. The film is scheduled for an April 10 release and will clash at the box office with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Ajay Devgn was last seen in Shaitaan, a psychological thriller also featuring Jyothika and R Madhavan. Interview | Dissecting Shaitaan with actress Janki Bodiwala: My character was crooked in Hindi version

On Ajay Devgn's birthday, watch the final trailer of Maidaan

South Indian actress Priyamani has come out in full support of her Bollywood counterpart, Kareena kapoor Khan, and has reportedly defended the actress for her alleged fee-hike demand.&nbsp;

 
It so happened that when a multilingual, big-budget adaptation of Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’ was announced in 2019, it was reported that Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan was approached for the role of Sita. Later, rumours of Kareena asking for a whopping 12 crore to play the mythological character.&nbsp;

 
Now, in &nbsp;an interview with an entertainment website, Priyamani said that Kareena must have asked for that kind of money because ‘she deserves it. “Regarding the pay parity I would definitely say that if a woman is asking for what she deserves I think it is because she deserves it. That is her market thing and she deserves it what she is asking for. So I don’t think you should question that… About the pay parity, I don’t think there is anything wrong… What I’m saying is if a female especially is asking for how much ever amount she is asking for, I think she very well deserves it. So I don’t think there’s anything wrong. These ladies have reached a point where they can say what they want to… You can’t make a comment on that person just because you think that it’s wrong that doesn’t mean that the person doesn’t deserve it (sic),” the actress was quoted as saying.&nbsp;

 
Earlier, the write of this mythological drama, K V Vijayendra Prasad, had clarified that Kareena has not been finalized for the role yet. Interestingly, some reports of Deepika Padukone also being considered for the role started doing the rounds. There’s no confirmation or denial on that as well.&nbsp;

 
For this untitled project, South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu will take on the role of Lord Rama while Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is most likely to play the mythologival anti-hero Ravana, reports claim.

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This multi-starrer, big-budget film will be produced by Madhu, Allu Arvind and Namit Malhotra and will be shot in 3D.&nbsp;

 
Apart from Hindi, the movie will also be released in Tamil and Telugu languages. 
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South Indian actress Priyamani has come out in full support of her Bollywood counterpart, Kareena kapoor Khan, and has reportedly defended the actress for her alleged fee-hike demand.

South Indian actress Priyamani has come out in full support of her Bollywood counterpart, Kareena kapoor Khan, and has reportedly defended the actress for her alleged fee-hike demand. It so happened that when a multilingual, big-budget adaptation of Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’ was announced in 2019, it was reported that Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan was approached for the role of Sita. Later, rumours of Kareena asking for a whopping 12 crore to play the mythological character. Now, in an interview with an entertainment website, Priyamani said that Kareena must have asked for that kind of money because ‘she deserves it. “Regarding the pay parity I would definitely say that if a woman is asking for what she deserves I think it is because she deserves it. That is her market thing and she deserves it what she is asking for. So I don’t think you should question that… About the pay parity, I don’t think there is anything wrong… What I’m saying is if a female especially is asking for how much ever amount she is asking for, I think she very well deserves it. So I don’t think there’s anything wrong. These ladies have reached a point where they can say what they want to… You can’t make a comment on that person just because you think that it’s wrong that doesn’t mean that the person doesn’t deserve it (sic),” the actress was quoted as saying. Earlier, the write of this mythological drama, K V Vijayendra Prasad, had clarified that Kareena has not been finalized for the role yet. Interestingly, some reports of Deepika Padukone also being considered for the role started doing the rounds. There’s no confirmation or denial on that as well. For this untitled project, South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu will take on the role of Lord Rama while Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan is most likely to play the mythologival anti-hero Ravana, reports claim. This multi-starrer, big-budget film will be produced by Madhu, Allu Arvind and Namit Malhotra and will be shot in 3D. Apart from Hindi, the movie will also be released in Tamil and Telugu languages.

South Indian actor Priyamani on Kareena’s fee hike rumours: She deserves the money

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