Maidaan
Maidaan is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film about football coach Syed Abdul Rahim and the golden era of Indian football from 1952 to 1962.
Maidaan is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film about football coach Syed Abdul Rahim and the golden era of Indian football from 1952 to 1962. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and starring Ajay Devgn, it was released worldwide on 11 April 2024. The film received positive reviews but was a commercial failure at the box office.
Plot premise
The film dramatizes the life and career of Syed Abdul Rahim, focusing on his role in building Indian football during the 1950s and early 1960s. It presents his efforts to develop a successful national team and his place in Indian sports history.
Production
Maidaan was co-written and directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, Boney Kapoor, and Zee Studios. A. R. Rahman composed the music, and principal photography began in 2019 before being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Release and reception
The film was released worldwide on 11 April 2024. It was generally reviewed positively by critics but did not perform strongly at the box office, making it a commercial failure.
Historical subject
Syed Abdul Rahim is portrayed as a key figure in the development of modern Indian football. The film highlights the period when India achieved notable results in international football competitions.
Key facts
- Maidaan is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma.
- Ajay Devgn portrays Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering Indian football coach, during the golden era of Indian football (1952–1962).
- The film was produced by Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, Boney Kapoor, and Zee Studios, with music by A. R. Rahman.
- Released on 11 April 2024, Maidaan received positive critical reviews but was a commercial failure, grossing about ₹68 crore worldwide.
- The film's runtime is 181 minutes.
Maidaan may be of interest to Canadian readers who follow Indian cinema, South Asian sports history, or films about international football.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MaidaanSupports: Basic film identification, director, cast, release date, genre, music, plot focus, and box office outcome.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/maidaanSupports: Genre, language, runtime, and release date.
- Filmaffinity — https://www.filmaffinity.com/en/film838667.htmlSupports: Runtime, country, director, cast, genre, and synopsis.
- Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgns-maidaan-cleared-by-cbfc-without-any-cuts-film-is-over-3-hours-long-101712228985517.htmlSupports: Runtime, cast, release timing, and A. R. Rahman as composer.
- Variety — https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/ajay-devgn-maidaan-teaser-1235568623/Supports: Subject matter, cast, producers, period setting, and involvement of A. R. Rahman.