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Key Features:
Sports, Cricket, Underdog story, Teamwork, Triumph over adversity, Historical event, Biopic, National pride, Inspirational, Based on true events, Friendship, Leadership, Conviction, India
Tone:
earnest, dramatic
Target Audience:
Sports enthusiasts, History buffs, Inspirational stories, Indian culture
Emotional Arc:
Hope → Triumph

83

2021-12-23
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On the 25th of June 1983, the Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed one of the biggest underdog stories in the history of sports. Fourteen inspired players - led by a man's self-belief and conviction - fought against all odds and orchestrated India’s greatest sporting triumph by beating the two-time World Champions West Indies.

Genres
Drama, History
Cast
Ranveer Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Saqib Saleem, Ammy Virk, Sahil Khattar, Harrdy Sandhu, Jatin Sarna, Dhairya Karwa
Crew
Kabir Khan, Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, Vasan Bala, Vasan Bala, Kabir Khan
Rating
7.2(61 votes)
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