Hindi sports movies from Bollywood are a package of action, emotion, and drama. They are inspiring and teach us to never give up. Nowadays sports movies are in popular demand. Biopics of many sports stars are coming up. These movies are special treats for sports lovers but if you are not one trust me you will still love them. Don’t miss out on some of the best Hindi Sports Movies we listed here.
1. Saina
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The movie is based on the biopic of Saina Nehwal, a badminton player of India. The movie begins from her childhood when her mother encouraged her into playing badminton. It revolves around her struggles and failures in becoming the World’s No.1 badminton player.
Release Year: 2021
IMDB Rating: 4.2
Sports involved: Badminton
2. M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story
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Dreams fulfill only if you are ready to make sacrifices and take risks. The movie depicts the same. The movie is a biopic of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a very talented cricketer and ex-captain of the Indian Cricket team. The movie shows how he started playing cricket, his love affairs, the struggles and risks he took for his dream.
Release Year: 2016
IMDB Rating: 7.9
Sports involved: Cricket
3. Dangal
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The extraordinary biopic of Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat. Apart from the sports action, the movie stands beautifully against gender discrimination. Through the character of Mahavir Singh, father of Geeta and Babita it is shown that wrestling is not just for men. It doesn’t matter if the gold is won by a man or a woman. This movie challenges the narrow mentality of society.
Release Year: 2016
IMDB Rating: 8.4
Sports involved: Wrestling
4. Mary Kom
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The story of how a farmer’s daughter fought for her boxing passion and won five-time world amateur boxing championship. The story of her love, kids and struggle to keep up her career after marriage sums up a courageous story.
Release Year: 2014
IMDB Rating: 6.8
Sports involved: Boxing
5. Chak De India
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The charm of the movie lies in between the scenes that describe unity, courage and perseverance of sports players. Watching the movie gives off an immense feeling of patriotism and love for the country.
Release Year: 2007
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Sports involved: Hockey
6. Lagaan
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The movie depicts the time when the British occupied India. Britishers forced Indians to pay tax so villagers protested against it. As a solution to protest, they challenged Bhuvan, a small farmer to play and win in a cricket match. The movie is about how Bhavan and his teammates won the game in spite of being completely unfamiliar to the game. They won the match and eventually saved them from paying tax for three years.
Release Year: 2001
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Sports involved: Cricket
7. Kai Po Che
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The movie is about three friends who commence a cricket academy for aspiring players. Are dreams that easily achieved? They face earthquakes, communal riots and political situations. But no matter what happened the three friends always stood by each other.
Release Year: 2013
IMDB Rating: 7.3
Sports involved: Cricket
8. Paan Singh Tomar
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The true story of an army man and Indian athlete, who became a dacoit due to oppression and violence against his family. The movie is overwhelming and brings tears to your eyes.
Release Year: 2010
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Sports involved: Running
9. Panga
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A woman’s career is supposed to be over after her marriage and kids. And if it is a sports career then it is considered impossible. But what if the family supports where will Indian women lead? The compelling story of Jaya shows the same in the movie. Her family supports and pushes her to make a comeback.
Release Year: 2020
IMDB Rating: 6.8
Sports involved: Kabaddi
10. Bhaag Milka Bhaag
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The amazing biopic of Indian athlete Milkha Singh. The story of his past during times of India Pakistan partition, love life and his struggles to win the gold in Olympics.
Release Year: 2013
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Sports involved: Running