6 Biopics Of Indian Cricketers: Cricket is more than just a game in India and is celebrated like a holiday in a country with a population of more than 140 crore. From MS Dhoni to Pravin Tambe, find out about the 6 biopics on Indian cricketers in the film industry. These biopics are based on the star cricketers of the nation who have left their mark in international cricket.
List of 6 biopics of Indian cricketers
Ms Dhoni – The Untold Story (2016)
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The inspiring story of the most successful captain to ever exist in the history of cricket with 3 ICC titles and 5 IPL trophies. This film shows the journey of a boy who overcame the challenges of being a normal middle-class boy born to the most celebrated captain of the nation, Mahender Singh Dhoni.
His journey highlights his struggles of becoming an international cricketer from a ticket collector in Railways to winning an ICC title first time in T20 format for India while being the captain of the team. The film starred Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Patani, and Kiara Advani.
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83 – (2021)
This film portrays the brave story of the 1983 Indian squad who overcame the tag of losers and lifted the title of ODI World Cup for the first time under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. This squad defeated the mighty West Indies of that era when they ruled the world of cricket with players like Vivian Richards, Malcum Marshal, and Courtney Walsh. This movie starred Kapil Dev, Pankaj Mishra, and Hardy Sandhu.
Azhar (2016)
Based on the life of former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, this movie highlights his career highs and the controversies he faced, especially the famous match-fixing scandal of 2000. The movie starred the likes of Emraan Hashmi, Nargis Fakri, and Lara Dutta. The movie was released on 13 May 2016.
Sachin: A Billion Dreams (2017)
This documentary follows the life and achievements of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin appears in the film himself and shares his personal and professional experiences. The movie was released on 26 May 2017.
Shabaash Mithu (2022)
The film is inspired by Mithali Raj, former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team. Taapsee Pannu plays the lead role, showcasing Mithali’s struggles and achievements in cricket. The biopic was released on 15 May 2022.
Kaun Pravin Tambe (2022)
This biopic tells the story of Pravin Tambe, a leg-spinner who made headlines by making his IPL debut at the age of 41. The movie starred the likes of Shreyas Talpade, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Parambrata Chatterjee. The movie was released on 1 April 2022.
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