Jun 16, 2024, 11:21 AM IST

9 must-watch sports biopics in Bollywood

Aman Wadhwa

The 2012 film Paan Singh Tomar is based on the life of seven-time national steeplechase champion Paan Singh Tomar

The 2016 film MS Dhoni: The Untold Story is based on the life of India's former cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni

The 2016 film Budhia: Born To Run is based on the life of Budhia Singh, world's youngest marathon runner at the age of 5

The 2014 film Mary Kom is based on the life of the boxer Mary Kom, who won the Bronze medal for India at the 2012 Olympics

The 2018 film Soorma is based on the life of India's former hockey captain Sandeep Singh

The 2016 film Dangal is based on the life of Indian wrestlers Mahavir Singh Phogat, Geeta Phogat, and Babita Kumari

The 2015 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is based on the life of Indian track and field sprinter Milkha Singh

The 2024 film Maidaan is based on the life of former Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim

The 2024 film Chandu Champion is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first gold medallist at Paralympic Games

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