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The Power of Sports Films: Inspiring Generations

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Which iconic sports film, released in 1983, is based on the true story of Indian hockey player Balbir Singh Sr. and India's victory at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Lagaan

  3. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  4. Soorma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chak De! India, directed by Shimit Amin, tells the story of Kabir Khan, a former hockey player who returns to coach the Indian women's hockey team to victory at the World Cup.

Which 2016 biographical sports drama film, directed by Neeraj Pandey, chronicles the life and career of Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni?

  1. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

  2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  3. Dangal

  4. Mary Kom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story stars Sushant Singh Rajput as Dhoni and follows his journey from a small-town boy to becoming one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history.

Which 2013 biographical sports drama film, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, tells the story of Milkha Singh, an Indian track and field athlete who won gold at the 1958 Commonwealth Games and represented India at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag stars Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh and follows his journey from a refugee during the Partition of India to becoming one of India's greatest athletes.

Which 2016 biographical sports drama film, directed by Omung Kumar, tells the story of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was convicted of terrorism and espionage in Pakistan and spent 23 years in prison before being killed by fellow inmates?

  1. Sarbjit

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarbjit stars Randeep Hooda as Sarabjit Singh and follows his ordeal in Pakistani prison and the efforts of his family to secure his release.

Which 2016 biographical sports drama film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, tells the story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler who trained his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat to become world-class wrestlers?

  1. Dangal

  2. Mary Kom

  3. Soorma

  4. Sultan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dangal stars Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat and follows his journey as he trains his daughters to overcome societal norms and achieve success in wrestling.

Which 2014 biographical sports drama film, directed by Omung Kumar, tells the story of Mary Kom, an Indian boxer who won the World Championships six times and became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in boxing?

  1. Mary Kom

  2. Dangal

  3. Soorma

  4. Sultan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Kom stars Priyanka Chopra as Mary Kom and follows her journey from a small-town girl to becoming one of the world's greatest boxers.

Which 2018 biographical sports drama film, directed by Shaad Ali, tells the story of Sandeep Singh, an Indian hockey player who was paralyzed after being hit by a stray bullet during a train journey but returned to play for the Indian national team?

  1. Soorma

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Sultan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soorma stars Diljit Dosanjh as Sandeep Singh and follows his journey from being paralyzed to making a comeback to the Indian hockey team.

Which 2016 biographical sports drama film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, tells the story of Sultan Ali Khan, a former wrestling champion who returns to the sport to win back his lost glory and his family?

  1. Sultan

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sultan stars Salman Khan as Sultan Ali Khan and follows his journey from being a wrestling champion to losing everything and then making a comeback.

Which 2019 biographical sports drama film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, tells the story of Bala, a young boy from a small village in Maharashtra who dreams of becoming a cricketer?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lagaan stars Aamir Khan as Bala and follows his journey as he leads his village team to victory in a cricket match against the British.

Which 2010 biographical sports drama film, directed by Meghna Gulzar, tells the story of Arunima Sinha, the first Indian amputee to climb Mount Everest?

  1. Paan Singh Tomar

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paan Singh Tomar stars Irrfan Khan as Paan Singh Tomar, a former athlete who becomes a bandit after being falsely accused of murder.

Which 2018 biographical sports drama film, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, tells the story of Roop Singh Negi, an Indian athlete who won a gold medal in the steeplechase at the 1960 Asian Games?

  1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Toofaan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Toofaan stars Farhan Akhtar as Roop Singh Negi and follows his journey from being a street fighter to becoming a national champion.

Which 2015 biographical sports drama film, directed by Neeraj Pandey, tells the story of Neeraj Kumar, a former Indian Police Service officer who played a key role in the investigation of the 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal?

  1. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Special 26


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Special 26 stars Akshay Kumar as Neeraj Kumar and follows his investigation into the spot-fixing scandal.

Which 2019 biographical sports drama film, directed by Tushar Hiranandani, tells the story of Kapil Dev, the former captain of the Indian cricket team who led India to victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup?

  1. 83

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

83 stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and follows India's journey to victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Which 2021 biographical sports drama film, directed by Kabir Khan, tells the story of 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev?

  1. 83

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Soorma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

83 stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and follows India's journey to victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Which 2022 biographical sports drama film, directed by Srijit Mukherji, tells the story of Jhulan Goswami, the former captain of the Indian women's cricket team?

  1. Chak De! India

  2. Dangal

  3. Mary Kom

  4. Jhulan Goswami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jhulan Goswami stars Anushka Sharma as Jhulan Goswami and follows her journey from being a young girl in a small village to becoming one of the greatest cricketers in the world.

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