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‘Maidan’: India thrilled by a

slice of history, stellar performances

and captivating story

With a musical score by Oscar-winner AR Rahman, ‘Maidaan’ is poised to captivate

audiences and leave a lasting impression on the annals of Indian cinema

Ajay Devgn with the cast of ‘Maidaan’ in Mumbai (ANI)

OUR BUREAU film and he is all praise for Ajay.
Taking to X, he wrote, “I watched ‘maidan’...
Mumbai
It is a true story that will make every Indian proud
he wait is finally over. On Thursday, in a of our certain national achievements that unfortu-
star-studded event, Mumbai witnessed a nately most of us don’t know about . A must watch
Tglamorous affair as celebrities graced the . Congratulations to producer Boney kapur , di-
special screening of Ajay Devgn’s much-antici- rector Amit Sharma and to Ajay Devgan who has Ajay Devgn and Priyamani during the trailer launch ‘Maidaan’
pated sports drama ‘Maidaan’. The city’s glittera- given a mind blowing performance .” in Mumbai (ANI)
ti, including Ajay Devgn, Sanya Malhotra, Boney Adding to the allure of the event, the actors
Kapoor, and a host of other celebrities, graced the who portrayed the spirited football team players
special screening of ‘Maidaan’. The event, held in in the movie arrived in style, sharing heartfelt mo- Rahman, ‘Maidaan’ is poised to captivate audienc-
anticipation of the film’s release, saw a gathering ments with Ajay Devgn. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, es and leave a lasting impression on the annals of
of industry stalwarts, each expressing their enthu- Pooja Hegde, Darshan Kumar, Vatsal Seth, Man- Indian cinema.
siasm for the inspiring tale depicted in the movie. nara Chopra, and others added a dash of vibrancy Despite facing setbacks such as the disman-
Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, to the already star-studded affair. tling of the film set due to the COVID-19 lock-
‘Maidaan’ is a poignant portrayal of Syed Abdul The film’s trailer resonates with themes of down and its subsequent destruction by Cyclone
Rahim’s unwavering dedication to football, which perseverance and belief, as it depicts Ajay’s char- Tauktae, the resilience of the ‘Maidaan’ team
brought tremendous pride to India. Ajay Devgn acter’s journey of assembling and nurturing a for- shines through as they gear up for the film’s theat-
essays the role of Rahim, supported by a talented midable football team against all odds. Drawing rical release on April 10.
ensemble cast including Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, parallels with iconic sports dramas like ‘Chak De! Recently, Ajay Devgn shared a video where he
and Rudranil Ghosh. India’ and ‘Gold’, ‘Maidaan’ promises to evoke a spoke about the significance of legendary coach SA
The event dazzled with the presence of re- similar sense of national pride and triumph. Rahim and why his story is important for everyone
nowned personalities including Sanya Malhotra, “We aren’t the largest country, neither the to learn about. Taking to Instagram, the actor post-
Boney Kapoor, Gajraj Rao, Neena Gupta, and richest. Football can create our identity because ed a video on Monday, offering viewers insight into
Sunny Kaushal, among others. Veteran actor Sha- the whole world plays football. So, India needs to the life of the renowned coach SA Rahim. Sharing
bana Azmi, accompanied by her husband Javed focus on making a world-class team for the next 10 the post the actor wrote a caption that read, “This
Akhtar, added to the glamour of the evening as years,” remarks Ajay Devgn in the trailer’s voice- EID, get ready to celebrate an inspiring legacy of
they arrived at the screening venue. over, encapsulating the essence of the film’s nar- #SyedAbdulRahim. It’s time to honor his untold
After a long wait, ‘Maidaan’ is finally out in rative. & remarkable journey of courage, patriotism, and
theatres and it has opened to positive reviews. Vet- With an enthralling storyline, stellar perfor- dedication. Maidaan in cinemas 10th April! Re-
eran lyricist Javed Akhtar has also reviewed the mances, and a musical score by Oscar-winner AR serve your seats now!”

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