Cricket is surely one of the most telecast sport around the world. It has gathered so much attention from people of India, that the game is considered to be a religion and legends of this sports are even worshipped in many homes. Cricket has left a mind- blowing effect in the heart and minds of audience who love to watch Bollywood movies that too cricket based. Thus, solely this reason has resulted in creation of many scripts based on cricket.
Cricket has certainly been the heart beat for every Indian and Bollywood movies provides the best dosage for entertainment. Imagine the thrilling combination these two will provide to the audience. It will definitely make every person bite their nails with excitement and thrill. Therefore, here we have created a list of Bollywood movies based on cricket, which should be on the watchlist of every person for a binge watch.
Top 6 Bollywood movies based on cricket you should watch now
6. Patiala House
This is a pure family drama entertaining movie and not based on any cricketer’s life. Yet, it will hold your nerves throughout the movie duration. The storyline of the movie focusses on the cricket passion of a British Indian boy Akshay Kumar however it conflicts with his father’s will. The movie also have several cricketers act including Pollard, Brett Lee and Andrew Symonds.
5. Azhar
Mohammad Azharuddin, the former captain of Indian Cricket team, who carried the team to great heights and saw a downfall in his career due to the allegations of match fixing scandal in 1999. Emran Hashmi did justice to the character of Mohammad Azharuddin and displayed outclass portray of the story.
4. Sachin: A Billion Dreams
Master Blaster, God of Cricket, Bharat Ratna and many such titles which are not enough to embrace the contribution of Sachin Tendulkar for Indian Cricket. He carried the hopes of Indian fans for 24 years on his shoulder and a movie could not do justice with it. Thus, a documentary was essential which was directed by James Erskine. It showed the true clips and struggles Sachin Tendulkar went through his journey of 24 years with Indian Cricket, having a sole dream of winning the world cup once in his career which was fulfilled in 2011 world cup.
3. Lagaan
The movie did set a benchmark for every Bollywood movie, back in 2001. The movie is set in a British era when heavy taxes were imposed on people of villages and to avoid such heavy tax amount, they were challenged by a officer for a cricket game. Then the movie revolves around the preparation for game and a thrilling climax.
2. 83
Every new generation cricket fan who hasn’t witnessed India’s first world cup victory under Kapil Dev’s captaincy, should definitely watch this bollywood movie. Ranveer Singh phenomenally played the character of Kapil Dev and India’s winning moment will leave you in goosebumps. The characters take you back in time and thrills your every nerve.
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1. M.S. Dhoni : The Untold Story
This movie tops our list of must watch cricket related bollywood movie due to its brilliance and finest display of acting skills by late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. MS Dhoni the untold story depicts the life story of India’s best captain, M.S. Dhoni, who is also the only captain to win all major ICC trophies till date. The movie is a perfect blend of Dhoni’s childhood, young life, love life and cricket that too in merely 3 hours run time.
Do make sure to have your popcorn tub ready before you start any of these fabulous bollywood movies based on cricket to make you mesmerize and fall in love with the game even more.
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