New Delhi: Like every other genre, sports drama occupies a special place in our hearts. The sheer excitement and thrill of celebrating the triumph of underdogs are worth watching. Sports drama represents the talents borne by ordinary personalities, which ultimately makes them shine over the course of time.
With that, a much-awaited sports drama, Shabaash Mithu made a theatrical release on Friday which narrated the journey of one of the biggest names in cricket, Mithali Raj. Mithali Raj is a world-renowned cricketer in women’s cricket and her story has been presented to the audience by Srijit Mukherji. Taapsee Pannu is seen portraying the role of the cricketer.
Before watching this movie, binge-watch these five sports dramas. Take a look:
1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – Disney+Hotstar
The biopic on Milkha Singh shows the extraordinary journey of the athlete, featuring Farhan Akhtar in the lead role. The film is a complete tribute to the Flying Sikh which showed his journey through the Partition, his first love, and his Olympic performance.
2. Invictus – Amazon Prime
Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, Invictus is a story that narrates the power of sports in the darkest of times. The film focuses on the efforts made by Nelson Mandela during the 1995 Rugby World Cup with a team that becomes a medium to unite those torn apart by apartheid and tragic history.
3. Paan Singh Tomar – Netflix
The film narrates a heartbreaking story of a man who despite being an excellent athlete was forced to become a dacoit owing to unavoidable circumstances. The film stars the legendary actor, late Irrfan Khan in the lead role.
4. Mary Kom – Netflix
The film celebrates the story of Mary Kom, a champion boxer who won several laurels for the nation over the years. The global star, Priyanka Chopra played the role of Mary Kom, however, the movie was criticised for not having an actor of Manipur descent in Mary Kom’s role. The performance of Chopra thrashed all the criticism with her extraordinary acting exuding grit, power, and passion.
5. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story – Disney+Hotstar
The movie features the late actor, Sushant Singh Rajput, portraying the role of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The film narrates the cricket journey of the Jharkhand man to become one of the leading cricketers in Indian history.
