MAIDAAN

Ace filmmaker Boney Kapoor is gearing up to present Maidaan to audiences, slated for release in theaters on April 10. This biographical sports drama is a cinematic tribute to the remarkable life of football legend Syed Abdul Rahim.

Recently, the filmmaker opened up about the legendary man, Syed Abdul Rahim, and expressed that Rahim Saab was a superman. He single-handedly created the entire team. He was such a nationalist; he wanted to win gold for India, and eventually he did, despite so many handicaps. Kapoor added that this film will change the way people perceive Indian football, for sure.

Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma Maidaan is a sports biographical drama set during the golden era of Indian football (1952–62), chronicling the life of renowned football coach Syed Abdul Rahim.