Sports-Themed Feature Films in India

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Which Bollywood film, released in 2001, revolves around the life of a young cricketer and his journey to the national team?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Iqbal

  4. Patiala House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, tells the story of a group of villagers who challenge the British Raj to a cricket match in order to avoid paying taxes.

In which sports drama film does Shah Rukh Khan portray a hockey coach who leads his team to victory against all odds?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Lagaan

  3. Iqbal

  4. Patiala House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chak De! India, directed by Shimit Amin, follows the journey of Kabir Khan, a former hockey player who becomes the coach of the Indian women's hockey team and guides them to victory in the World Cup.

Which 2005 biographical sports film tells the story of Indian boxer Dingko Singh and his rise to prominence?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Iqbal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Iqbal, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, is based on the true story of Dingko Singh, a deaf and mute boxer from Manipur who overcame numerous challenges to become a national champion.

In which film does Akshay Kumar play the role of a kabaddi player who leads his team to victory in the Pro Kabaddi League?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Patiala House

  4. Gold


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Patiala House, directed by Nikhil Advani, follows the story of Gattu, a kabaddi player who struggles to balance his passion for the sport with his family obligations.

Which 2016 biographical sports drama film chronicles the life and achievements of Indian wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Gold


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dangal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trains his daughters Geeta and Babita to become world-class wrestlers, breaking societal norms and prejudices.

In which film does Priyanka Chopra portray the role of Indian boxer Mary Kom, who became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in the World Championships?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Gold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Kom, directed by Omung Kumar, is a biographical sports film based on the life of Mary Kom, one of the most successful female boxers in history.

Which 2013 biographical sports drama film tells the story of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, who overcame numerous obstacles to become one of the greatest athletes in Indian history?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Gold


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, follows the journey of Milkha Singh, who rose from poverty and partition to become a legendary sprinter and Olympian.

In which film does Akshay Kumar play the role of Tapan Das, a Bengali hockey player who represented India at the 1948 Summer Olympics?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. Gold

  4. Patiala House


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gold, directed by Reema Kagti, is a historical sports drama film based on the true story of the Indian hockey team's victory at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Which 2018 sports drama film follows the journey of a young wrestler from Haryana who dreams of winning a gold medal at the Olympics?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Mukkabaaz

  4. Panga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sultan, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, stars Salman Khan as Sultan Ali Khan, a wrestler who struggles to balance his personal and professional life while pursuing his Olympic dream.

In which film does Taapsee Pannu portray the role of a kabaddi player who fights against gender discrimination to achieve her sporting ambitions?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Mukkabaaz

  4. Panga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panga, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, follows the journey of Jaya Nigam, a former kabaddi player who returns to the sport after a long hiatus to prove her worth and overcome societal expectations.

Which 2018 biographical sports drama film tells the story of Indian boxer Vijender Singh and his rise to prominence in the world of professional boxing?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Mukkabaaz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mukkabaaz, directed by Anurag Kashyap, follows the journey of Shravan Kumar, a boxer from Uttar Pradesh who faces numerous challenges, including caste discrimination and political corruption, in his pursuit of success.

In which film does Ranveer Singh play the role of Kapil Dev, the captain of the Indian cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Chak De! India

  3. 83

  4. Patiala House


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

83, directed by Kabir Khan, is a biographical sports drama film that chronicles the Indian cricket team's historic victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup, led by captain Kapil Dev.

Which 2021 sports drama film follows the journey of a young badminton player from a small town who dreams of representing India at the Olympics?

  1. Dangal

  2. Sultan

  3. Mukkabaaz

  4. Panga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panga, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, follows the journey of Jaya Nigam, a former kabaddi player who returns to the sport after a long hiatus to prove her worth and overcome societal expectations.

In which film does Vicky Kaushal portray the role of Udham Singh, an Indian revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in 1940?

  1. Sardar Udham

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Gold


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sardar Udham, directed by Shoojit Sircar, is a biographical historical drama film that tells the story of Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

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