Maidaan - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Maidaan is an upcoming Indian sports biographical film directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Boney Kapoor. The film is based on the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, who was a football coach and manager of the Indian national team from 1950 until his death in 1963.
- 2. The film stars Ajay Devgn in the lead role as Syed Abdul Rahim. This will be the first time Devgn will be seen in a sports biopic.
- 3. Maidaan was initially scheduled to release on November 27, 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release date has been postponed. The new release date is yet to be announced.
- 4. The film's title, "Maidaan," refers to a legendary football field in India where many historic matches have taken place.
- 5. The film's screenplay is written by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah, while the music is composed by Amit Trivedi.
- 6. The supporting cast of Maidaan includes Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh, among others.
- 7. The film has been extensively shot in various locations in India, including Mumbai, Kolkata, and Lucknow.
- 8. Maidaan is being produced under the banner of Zee Studios and Boney Kapoor's production house, Bayview Projects LLP.
- 9. The film's trailer and promotional material have been well-received by audiences, generating a lot of buzz and anticipation for its release.
- 10. Maidaan is expected to be a heartfelt and inspiring story of one man's journey to overcome obstacles and lead the Indian football team to success. It promises to be a must-watch for sports enthusiasts and fans of biographical films.