The movie “Maidaan” is a biographical sports drama that follows the journey of Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering football coach in India between 1952 and 1962. The film begins with the Indian national football team facing a major defeat at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. Blamed for the underperformance, Rahim requests to form a new team with players scouted from all over India. Despite facing challenges and political obstacles, Rahim leads the team to success at various international events, culminating in a gold medal win at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta.
Throughout the film, Rahim’s determination, coaching skills, and personal struggles are portrayed as he fights against bureaucratic hurdles and health issues to achieve his dream of making India a force in international football.
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