Olympics Day 2023: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag to Sultan, films showcasing India at multi-sport extravaganza
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Image Source : file imageAs we celebrate Olympics Day 2023, let's take a look at a list of Bollywood films that depict the genuine spirit of the event and the lives of Olympic medalists.
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: Farhan Akhtar portrayed the role of the 'Flying Sikh' of India, Milkha Singh in his biography. The narrative centred around Singh's journey to become a world-renowned sprinter and Olympian despite financial and societal challenges.
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GOLD: The untold and hidden narrative of Tapan Das, the man responsible for independent India's first gold medal in the 1948 Summer Olympics. Das, the assistant manager of India's first national hockey team, was played by Akshay Kumar.
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Sultan: Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film featured superstar Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles and was declared a blockbuster. The film was a fiction, and the story showcased how the desi pehelwans compete.
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Saina: The film was based on the life of Olympic medalist shuttler, Saina Nehwal which featured Parineeti Chopra in the lead role. Directed by Amole Gupte, the film portrayed the story of the first Indian badminton player to have won an Olympic medal is told in the biopic.
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Mary Kom: Priyanka Chopra portrayed the role of boxing champion Mary Kom, from Manipur. She fought with her ex-wrestler father and society's standards in order to win the 2012 Summer Olympics despite all obstacles.
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DANGAL: The film bagged a National Award for its take on Mahavir Singh Phogat's played by Aamir Khan, tough-love style coaching to his daughters, Indian wrestlers Geeta aka Fatima Sana Shaikh and Babita, essayed by Sanya Malhotra.