Maidaan movie is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biopic sport base drama film co-writer cum director is Amit Ravindernath Sharma while producers are Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, Boney Kapoor, and Zee Studios.
It is based on the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, an innovative football coach in India from 1952 to 1962, and stars Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, and Gajraj Rao.
On April 10, 2024, the film’s previews were revealed. The movie will have a global theatrical release on April 11, 2024, on Eid Holidays along with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024).
Maidaan Film Trailer
Cast and Crew
- Director: Amit Ravindrenath Sharma
- Producer: Boney Kapoor
- Writer: Amit Ravindrenath Sharma, Ritesh Shah, Saiwyn Quadras
- Star Cast: Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, Gajraj Rao
- Music : Anirudh Ravichander
- Cinematography: Santosh Sivan
- Editor: Mohsin Khan
- Production company: Zee Studios, Bayview Projects LLP
- Distributor: Zee Studios
- Release date: 13 August 2021
- Country: India
- Language: Hindi
Story of the film
The film, which takes place between 1952 and 1962, tells the story of Syed Abdul Rahim, the renowned football coach who transformed the game in India. The Indian football squad, which utilized a 4-2-4 formation, was known as the “Brazil of Asia” due to its significant impact on the game.
Rahim became a legendary character in Indian sports history thanks to his determination, vision, and leadership. It depicts Rahim’s struggles, sacrifices, and moments of victory as well as the Indian football team’s desire to overcome cultural barriers and make a name for themselves on the international front.
This helped India win two gold medals at the Asian Games in 1951 and 1962, and the Indian football team became the first in Asia to ever make it to the semi-finals of the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Production
The initial film shooting started on August 19, 2019, but was delayed significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic and Cyclone Nisarga, which ended ultimately in May 2022.
Due to upcoming post-production work, the movie’s original release date of June 3, 2022, in theaters was postponed. The movie was originally scheduled for release on June 23, 2023, however, it was postponed once more.
Marketing and release:
- The Movie is scheduled for release on 27 November 2020. However, It Postponed.
- The movie opened in paid previews on April 10, 2024, and on April 11, which was Eid, it was released countrywide in both conventional and IMAX formats.
- Online Release
- Digital rights to the movie have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video.
Music / Songs of the Maidaan film
Manoj Muntashir wrote the lyrics for the songs, while A. R. Rahman composed the music. On March 18, 2024, the first single, “Mirza,” was made released.
March 27, 2024, saw the release of the second single, “Team India Hain Hum”.
- “Mirza”………..Manoj Muntashir……….Richa Sharma, Javed Ali”
- “Team India Hain Hum”……Davinder Singh, Manoj Muntashir, Slow Cheeta….A.R. Rahman, Nakul Abhyankar
- “Ranga Ranga”……MC Heam, Saraswati Putra Ramajogayya Sastry………Vaishali Samant, MC Heam
- “Dil Nahi Todenge”………..Manoj Muntashir…………Javed Ali
- “Jaane Do”…………..Manoj Muntashir………………..A.R. Rahman
“Team India Hain Hum” Song:
Song Credits:
- Song Composer – A.R. Rahman
- Vocals – A.R. Rahman, Nakul Abhyankar
- Lyrics – Manoj Muntashir, Davinder Singh, SlowCheeta
- Mixed and Mastered – P. A. Deepak
- Apple Digital Master – Riyasdeen Riyan
- Music Supervisor – Hiral Viradia
Review of the Maidaan Film
- India Sana Farzeen of Today gave the film a rating of four out of five stars and stated, “Ajay Devgn strikes gold, yet again.”
- Maidaan, which is based on a National Award-worthy performance by Ajay Devgn, is one of the best sports-based Bollywood films, according to a Bollywood Hungama critic who gave it a rating of four out of five stars.
- In her review, Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the movie a 2.5 out of 5 rating, saying that it would make you smile, applaud, and cry with pride. She also noted that Ajay Devgn portrays Syed Abdul Rahim with genuine sincerity and just a trace of slo-mo swagger. His motley crew plays in such a syncretic fashion that it fills you with nostalgia.
- Rediff.com reviewer Sukanya Verma gave “Maidaan” a 2 out of 5-star rating, noting that it evokes more yawns than yays.
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