Greetings, Bollywood devotees! Your favorite tinsel town tattler, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, here. Get ready for a signature Nisha-style scoop on all things spicy and scandalous in B-town. But wait, this time we are actually talking about something non-scandalous, a film that has managed to create quite a stir. Brace yourselves for the news of the day!
The streaming giant PrimeVideo recently announced the global premiere of the much-awaited sports biopic, "Maidaan". Cue fanfare It stars the man of many talents, Ajay Devgn, and the dynamic duo of Priyamani and Gajraj Rao. Cleverly crafted on the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, the man who kick-started modern Indian football, Maidaan has already won hearts and rave reviews during its theatrical run.
And who is the mastermind behind this cinematic marvel? None other than the National Award-winning director, Amit Sharma. With a production team boasting the likes of Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Arunaya Joy Sengupta and Akash Chawla, and the legendary A.R. Rahman’s magical tunes, it’s no surprise that Maidaan is a hit. And guess what? You can now stream this gem exclusively on Prime Video in India and across -hold your breath- 240 countries and territories worldwide.
"Maidaan" is a thrilling ride through the life of the legendary football coach, Syed Abdul Rahim. The film transports you to the 1950s and 60s, a time when India was taking her first steps as a newly independent nation. The film masterfully captures the highs and lows of Rahim’s journey as he shapes his team into an international force, instilling pride and hope into a nation in the process.
Manish Menghani, the director of content licensing at Prime Video India, couldn’t contain his excitement. He praised Maidaan for its powerful storytelling and portrayal of India’s golden era of football. Ajay Devgn’s stellar performance, coupled with the film’s meticulous attention to historical events, has contributed to its immense success, he added.
Ajay Devgn himself was all praises for the film. "Portraying the legendary football coach Syed Abdul Rahim has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. Rahim Saab’s remarkable journey of determination and resilience is truly inspiring, and I believe audiences worldwide, through Prime Video, will be captivated by his story," he said.
Director Amit Sharma called Maidaan a tribute to the unsung heroes of Indian football and expressed his excitement about the film reaching a worldwide audience through Prime Video’s global streaming premiere.
And my dear readers, here’s the lopsided moral of the story: In the game of life, just like in football, it’s not about how hard you fall but how quickly you get back up. And if you’re lucky, you might just get a biopic made about your life. Cheers to that!
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Tags: Ajay Devgn, Amazon Original, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video India, Bollywood, Features, Gajraj Rao, Maidaan, OTT, OTT Platform, Prime Video, Prime Video India, Priyamani
