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{{Infobox film
| image          = Maidaan Poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster with an initial release date
| director       = [[Amit Sharma (director)|Amit Sharma]]
| writer         = '''Dialogues:'''<br />Amit Sharma<br />Aman Rai<br />Atul Shahi<br />[[Ritesh Shah]]<br />Siddhant Mago
| screenplay     = [[Saiwyn Quadras]]
| story          = Akash Chawla<br>Arunava Joy Sengupta<br>Saiwyn Quadras
| producer       = [[Zee Studios]]<br />[[Boney Kapoor]]<br />Arunava Joy Sengupta<br />Akash Chawla
| starring       = {{plainlist|
*[[Ajay Devgn]]
}}
| cinematography = Tushar Kanti Ray
| editing        = Dev Rao Jadhav
| music          = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| studio         = {{plainlist|
*[[Zee Studios]]
*Bayview Projects
}}
| distributor    = Zee Studios
| released       = {{Film date|df=y|2023||}}
| country        = India
| language       = Hindi
}}

'''''Maidaan''''' ({{Translation|Field}}) is an unreleased Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[biographical film|biographical]] [[sports drama film]] directed by [[Amit Sharma (director)|Amit Sharma]] and produced by [[Boney Kapoor]], Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta and [[Zee Studios]]. Based on the golden era of  [[Football in India|Indian football]] (1952–1962), it stars [[Ajay Devgn]] as football coach [[Syed Abdul Rahim]] along with [[Priyamani]], [[Rudranil Ghosh]] and [[Gajraj Rao]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |number = 1163341028062986240 |user=taran_adarsh |title=Ajay Devgn’s next film, based on the sport #football, gets its title: #Maidaan... Costars Keerthy Suresh... Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma [#BadhaaiHo]... Produced by Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla and Arunava Joy Sengupta... Zee Studios presentation... Filming starts today. |author=Taran Adarsh |date=19 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 January 2020 |title=The Family Man's Priyamani replaces Keerthy Suresh in Ajay Devgn's Maidaan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/the-family-man-s-priyamani-replaces-keerthy-suresh-in-ajay-devgn-s-maidaan-1638231-2020-01-19 |access-date=19 January 2020 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The music is composed by [[A. R. Rahman]]. The film was scheduled for theatrical release on 23 June 2023 but again got postponed.<ref name="realease date">{{cite web |date=10 February 2023 |title=Ajay Devgn's Maidaan release delayed again; will now release on December 29 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ajay-devgns-maidaan-release-delayed-will-now-release-june-23/ |access-date=10 February 2023 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Spanning from 1952 to 1962, the film chronicles the extraordinary life and journey of [[Syed Abdul Rahim]], an esteemed football coach who revolutionized the sport in India.

Rahim's unwavering determination, exceptional leadership, and unparalleled vision propelled him to become an iconic figure in Indian sports history. It vividly captures the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphant moments of both Rahim and the Indian football team as they strive to overcome societal obstacles and etch their names on the global stage.

Get ready to embark on an emotional rollercoaster that celebrates the indomitable spirit of dreams, teamwork, and the unwavering resilience of the human spirit. It is a captivating ode to the golden age of Indian football, a tale that will inspire and leave an indelible mark in your heart.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 June 2023 |title="Maidaan: The Inspiring Story of Indian Football's Golden Age" |url=https://i-bomma.us/maidaan/ |access-date= |website=7movierulz Ibomma}}</ref>

== Cast ==

* [[Ajay Devgan]] as [[Syed Abdul Rahim]] alias Rahim Saab
*[[Priyamani]] as Syed Abdul Rahim's wife
*Nitanshi Goel as Syed Abdul Rahim's daughter
*Amir Ali Shaik
*Bharath Jairam
*[[Aryann Bhowmik]]
*[[Gajraj Rao]]
*[[Rudranil Ghosh]]
*Rohit Mondal
*Rishabh Joshi
*Diego Torres Kuri
*GM Tonoy

== Production ==
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 19 August 2019 and experienced long delays due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]], ultimately ending in May 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/rudranil-explains-why-films-like-maidaan-can-only-be-made-for-big-screen/articleshow/76958817.cms|title = Rudranil explains why films like 'Maidaan' can only be made for big screen - Times of India| newspaper=The Times of India | last1=Ghosh | first1=Sankha }}</ref> The film was scheduled to release in theatres on 3 June 2022 but was delayed due to impending [[post-production]] works. The film was set to be released on 23 June 2023 but was delayed again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dixit |first=Ayush Mohan |date=19 August 2019 |title=[First look] Ajay Devgn, Keerthy Suresh's Maidaan, based on football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, goes on floors |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/first-look-poster-maidaan-starring-ajay-devgn-keerthy-suresh-goes-on-floors/471437 |access-date=19 August 2019 |website=Times Now News 18}}</ref><ref name="release">{{cite web |author=Das Gupta, Surajeet |author2=Sen, Soumik |title=Composing a winning score |work=[[Rediff.com|Rediff]] |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2002/sep/21bizsp.htm |access-date=15 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081015040951/http://www.rediff.com/money/2002/sep/21bizsp.htm |archive-date=15 October 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Release==
===Theatrical===
After multiple delays, the film was scheduled for a theatrical release on 23 June 2023 but again got postponed.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=5 June 2023 |title=BREAKING: Ajay Devgn-starrer Maidaan postponed yet again; won't release on June 23 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-ajay-devgn-starrer-maidaan-postponed-yet-wont-release-june-2/ |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=5 June 2023 }}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[:Category:Indian sports films|Films made in India on sport subject]] 
* [[:Category:Indian association football films|List of movies made in India on Football]] 
* [[India national football team|India football team]] 
* [[Sport in India|Sports culture in India]] {{Portal bar|India|Football|1950s|Bollywood}}

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|10869778}}
*''[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/maidaan/ Maidaan]'' on [[Bollywood Hungama]]
*''[https://www.i-bomma.us/maidaan/ Maidaan Movie Review]'' on 7movierulz iBomma

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[[Category:Films directed by Amit Sharma (director)]]
[[Category:Films scored by A. R. Rahman]]
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