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New Delhi:

Ajay Devgn continues to impress his viewers together with his discerning number of movie initiatives. His newest endeavour, Maidaan, is a biopic portraying the exceptional journey of Syed Abdul Rahim, India’s pioneering soccer coach from 1952 to 1962. Adding to the thrill, the highlight shifts to the film’s soundtrack, with the disclosing of the newest observe titled Ranga Ranga. Crafted, organized, and produced by the maestro himself, AR Rahman, the tune guarantees a vibrant and uplifting expertise. The accompanying music video immerses viewers into the world of soccer coaching, showcasing the rigorous preparation undertaken by Syed Abdul Rahim and his staff. With scenes depicting relentless dedication and tireless effort, the tune serves as an anthem of inspiration.

Following the discharge of the Maidaan trailer, some followers drew comparisons between the movie and the enduring sports activities drama Chak De India. Addressing these comparisons, director Amit Ravindernath Sharma spoke concerning the distinctiveness of Maidaan in an interview with India Today. He mentioned, “As soon as a sports film arrives, people compare these films because of the story of a coach and players. Even before watching the film, people assume that it’s a similar film.”

Amit Sharma additional elaborated, “There are no similarities between these films, except maybe 22 players are running after one ball on the field. The story is different, the struggle is different. This is also not a sports biopic, it’s the journey of Abdul Rahim. Maidaan is about his emotional journey. Football is just the medium.”

Refuting the notion of likeness to Chak De India,” which starred Shah Rukh Khan as the coach of the women’s national hockey team, Amit Sharma highlighted the unique essence of Maidaan. He expressed, “Challenges are at all times good, as one would get bored making the identical movies. The most necessary factor is that audiences will lastly get to learn about this man. They have to know what he is executed for the nation. There isn’t any jingoism, however simply his utmost love for India and soccer.”

Maidaan, featuring Priyamani and Gajraj Rao in significant roles, is slated for release on April 10. The film will clash with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan starring Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. The narrative of the film revolves around the inspiring story of Syed Abdul Rahim, who dedicatedly works towards elevating Indian football onto the global stage by assembling and training a team, which notably includes talented youngsters from the slums.