Maidaan

 Maidaan (2024)

Maidaan

 is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama that chronicles the "Golden Era" of Indian football. Released on 11 April 2024, it stars Ajay Devgn as the legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim. 

Core Premise & Plot

The film covers the decade between 1952 and 1962, focusing on Coach Rahim’s efforts to build a world-class Indian football team despite systemic challenges, political interference, and lack of resources. Key historical milestones featured include: 

• The 1956 Melbourne Olympics, where India finished fourth (a record that stands today).
• The 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, where the team secured a historic gold medal despite Rahim battling terminal lung cancer. 

Key Details

• Director: Amit Ravindernath Sharma.
• Cast: Ajay Devgn (Syed Abdul Rahim), Priyamani (Saira Rahim), Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh.
• Music: Composed by A.R. Rahman.