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| Directed by | Amit Sharma |
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| Written by | Dialogues: Amit Sharma Aman Rai Atul Shahi Ritesh Shah Siddhant Mago |
| Produced by | Zee Studios Boney Kapoor Arunava Joy Sengupta Akash Chawla |
| Starring | Template:Plainlist |
| Cinematography | Tushar Kanti Ray |
| Edited by | Dev Rao Jadhav |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi
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Maidaan (Template:Translation) is an unreleased Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Amit Sharma and produced by Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Zee Studios. Based on the golden era of Indian football (1952–1962), it stars Ajay Devgn as football coach Syed Abdul Rahim along with Priyamani, Rudranil Ghosh and Gajraj Rao.[1][2] The music is composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was scheduled for theatrical release on 23 June 2023 but again got postponed.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6][7]
Release
Theatrical
After multiple delays, the film was scheduled for a theatrical release on 23 June 2023 but again got postponed.[8]
See also
- Films made in India on sport subject
- List of movies made in India on Football
- India football team
- Sports culture in India Template:Portal bar
References
- ↑ Template:Cite tweet
- ↑ The Family Man's Priyamani replaces Keerthy Suresh in Ajay Devgn's Maidaan. India Today(19 January 2020). Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ↑ Ajay Devgn's Maidaan release delayed again; will now release on December 29. Bollywood Hungama(10 February 2023). Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ↑ "Maidaan: The Inspiring Story of Indian Football's Golden Age". 7movierulz Ibomma(22 June 2023).
- ↑ Rudranil explains why films like 'Maidaan' can only be made for big screen - Times of India. The Times of India.
- ↑ [First look Ajay Devgn, Keerthy Suresh's Maidaan, based on football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, goes on floors], Dixit, Ayush Mohan. Times Now News 18(19 August 2019). Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ↑ Composing a winning score. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
- ↑ BREAKING: Ajay Devgn-starrer Maidaan postponed yet again; won't release on June 23. Bollywood Hungama(5 June 2023). Retrieved 5 June 2023.
External links
- Template:IMDb title
- Maidaan on Bollywood Hungama
- Maidaan Movie Review on 7movierulz iBomma