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Bollywood has churned out quite a few sports biopic movies in the past few years. And, these biopics have been received well by fans and critics alike, owing to their terrific yet heartwarming and inspirational storylines. We take a look at some of the best sports biopic movies that have been released so far and are streaming on OTT platforms here in this article. The list includes everything from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag to multi-starrer ’83, which is based on India’s famous Cricket World Cup win in 1983. 

List of best Hindi sports biopic movies to watch on OTT: streaming platform

1. 83

Released in 2021, 83 is an experience in itself for older cricket fans. Based on the Indian cricket team’s historic debut victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, held in England, the movie takes you through the journey of how Kapil Dev and his team, some of the least favourites in the tournament, actually made it to the final and brought home the trophy. Little did they know, they would create history in India and encourage future generations to pick up the gentleman’s sport as a career. With Ranveer as a wonderful Kapil Dev and some stellar actors in the supporting cast, this is a through and through entertainer.

• 83 IMDb rating – 7.5
• 83 cast – Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin
  
• 83 release date – December 24th, 2021
• Where to watch – Netflix

2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a 2013 sports biopic superhit that follows the life story of Milkha Singh, one of India’s first and only track and field medalists. Known as “The Flying Sikh,” for his fast pace, Milkha Singh was a legendary Indian athlete and a four-time Asian Games gold medalist. It takes us through the legend’s childhood during the India-Pakistan partition, his love life during his teenage and youth years, his distractions, and his eventual hard work and talent that led him to win India its first-ever podium finish in track and field at Asian Games. It also reveals how Milkha Singh came 4th, by a split second, at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

• Bhaag Milkha Bhaag IMDb rating – 8.2
• Bhaag Milkha Bhaag cast – Farhan Akhtar, Japtej Singh, Divya Dutta
  
• Bhaag Milkha Bhaag release date – July 12th, 2013
• Where to watch – Disney Plus Hotstar

3. Shabaash Mithu

Shabaash Mithu, in true biopic fashion, traces the life of Mithali Raj from her childhood days as a small-town girl where she faced several obstacles in her rise to become India’s women cricket team captain. The movie also touches upon the general struggle faced by women in a largely male-dominated sports industry, as they fight for recognition and equal opportunities. Taapsee Pannu stars in the lead role as Mithali Raj.

• Shabaash Mithu IMDb rating – 5.5
• Shabaash Mithu cast – Taapsee Pannu, Vijay Raaz, Brijendra Kala
  
• Shabaash Mithu release date – July 15th, 2022
• Where to watch – Netflix

4. Mary Kom

One of the most impactful sports films to come out of Hindi cinema, Mary Kom has an amazing Priyanka Chopra portraying the role of a powerful boxer, Mary Kom. This 2014 biopic has been directed by Omung Kumar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It shows how Kom emerged from a small village in Manipur to become one of the greatest woman boxers in the world. While showing the struggle in her professional career, it also touches upon her personal life and the sacrifices she made along the way, being a rare female sports superstar in India. 

• Mary Kom IMDb rating – 6.8
• Mary Kom cast – Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sunil Thapa, Robin Das
  
• Mary Kom release date – September 5th, 2014
• Where to watch – Netflix

5. Saina

Based on the life of Saina Nehwal, a female Indian badminton player and former world number one, this is one film you shouldn’t miss if you are passionate about sports. In classic fashion, the movie showcases Saina Nehwal’s journey from a young girl in Haryana to emerging as one of the greatest badminton players in the world, probably the best India has produced. The movie portrays her struggles and hardships, her training and determination, and her rise to fame. The movie also focuses on her personal life, her family, and her coach. Parineeti Chopra was praised for her close-to-real portrayal of the shuttler.

• Saina IMDb rating – 4.4
• Saina cast – Mukesh Agrohari, Olga Anand, Rohan Apte
  
• Saina release date – March 26th, 2021
• Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

6. Gold

Gold is a 2018 superhit sports biopic directed by Reema Kagti, who attempts to tell the story of India’s first Olympic gold medal in Hockey in 1948, from the lens of the team’s coach, Tapan Das. It shows how this dedicated hockey manager’s dream of winning India’s first gold medal as an independent nation makes it a reality through his team. The movie shows the role he played in pushing the talented team towards victory in the first-ever Olympics by independent India. The movie’s soundtrack, by Sachin-Jigar, has been appreciated across the board.

• Gold IMDb rating – 7.3
• Gold cast – Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy, Kunal Kapoor
  
• Gold release date – August 15th, 2018
• Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

7. MS Dhoni

One of Sushant Singh Rajput’s finest works, MS Dhoni is about the cricket legend himself. It shows how a football goalkeeper from a small town in Jharkhand accidentally becomes a school cricketer and goes on to become one of the most successful cricket captains in global cricket history. The movie portrays his humble beginnings and his dedication towards the game.

• MS Dhoni IMDb rating – 7.9
• MS Dhoni cast – Sushant Singh Rajput, Kiara Advani, Anupam Kher
  
• MS Dhoni release date – September 30th, 2016
• Where to watch – Disney Plus Hotstar

8. Soorma

Directed by Shaad Ali, Soorma is based on the life of Sandeep Singh, former captain of the Indian national hockey team. With Diljit Dosanjh in the lead role, the movie showcases how Sandeep defies nature to make a comeback in the team after he was paralysed by a gunshot that accidentally hits him.

• Soorma IMDb rating – 7.3
• Soorma cast – Diljit Dosanjh, Taapsee Pannu, Angad Bedi
  
• Soorma release date – July 13th, 2018
• Where to watch – Netflix

9. Dangal

This is a unique and offbeat Indian sports biopic, based around the lives of Mahavir Singh Phogat and his wrestler daughters, Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari. Set in the small town of Haryana, Dangal shows how Mahavir Singh Phogat helps his daughters bag medals in Commonwealth and Asian Games.

• Dangal IMDb rating – 8.3
• Dangal cast – Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh
  
• Dangal release date – December 21st, 2016
• Where to watch – Apple TV

10. Paan Singh Tomar

Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, Paan Singh Tomar is one of the most critically praised sports biopics from Hindi cinema. Based on the life of an athlete Paan Singh Tomar who wins gold medals at the Indian National Games seven times in a row. However, circumstances force him to quit the Indian Army and become a decoit. The movie shows how he has been betrayed by the system and he must do whatever it takes to make sure his talent reaches the right place. The movie also focuses on caste-based discrimination and corruption in Indian society.

• Paan Singh Tomar IMDb rating – 8.2
• Paan Singh Tomar cast – Irrfan Khan, Mahie Gill, Rajesh Abhay
  
• Paan Singh Tomar release date – March 2nd, 2012
• Where to watch – Netflix

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