| Title | Maidaan |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Eid |
| Production | Zee Studios & Bayview Projects |
| Banner | In Association With Fresh Lime Films |
| Producer | Boney Kapoor, Zee Studios, Arunava Joy Sengupta, Akash Chawla |
| Director | Amit Ravindernath Sharma |
| Starring | Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, Gajraj Rao |
| Music | A.R. Rahman |
| Lyrics | Manoj Muntashir Shukla |
| Cinematography | Tushar Kanti Ray, Fyodor Lyass (Sports) |
| Editor | Dev Rao Jadhav, Shahnawaz Mosani (Sports) |
| Production Design | Khyatee Mohan Kanchan |
| VFX | Redefine |
| Sound Design | Nihar Ranjan Samal |
| Costume Design | Kirti Kolwankar, Maria Tharakan |
| Publicity Design | Rahul & Himanshu Nanda |
| Music Company | Saregama India Ltd. |
| Post Production | The Post Co. |
| Social Media | /zeestudios, /zeestudios_, /zeestudioso., /zeestudiosofficial |
Maidaan: A Triumph of the Beautiful Game (2024)
Transporting us back to the glory days of Indian football, Maidaan (April 2024) vividly recounts the remarkable journey of legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim, portrayed with compelling conviction by Ajay Devgn. Under the adept direction of Amit Ravindernath Sharma, the film emerges not merely as a sports biopic but as a heartfelt homage to a visionary who reshaped the course of Indian football.
Devgn’s portrayal of the indomitable Rahim is nothing short of mesmerizing, capturing both his unyielding resolve and the daunting hurdles he confronted within the labyrinthine corridors of Indian sports bureaucracy. The narrative charts the team’s odyssey from humble origins to confronting global football powerhouses, with Rahim’s unifying ethos fostering camaraderie and fortitude among his players. The on-field sequences, orchestrated by the adept choreography of Rob Miller, pulsate with palpable intensity.
Nevertheless, Maidaan is not immune to critique. Some observers have noted the film’s tendency to linger excessively in boardrooms and press conferences, diverting attention from the riveting on-field action aficionados may yearn for. Additionally