Maidaan (2024)

Maidaan is a biographical sports drama starring Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, the legendary pioneering coach who ushered in the "Golden Era" of Indian football between 1952 and 1962. The film follows Rahim's tireless efforts to scout young, unrecognized talent across the nation and build a world-class Indian team despite facing intense political conflicts, systemic corruption, limited financial backing, and personal health battles. His unwavering dedication ultimately leads the Indian national football team to monumental victories, including reaching the semi-finals at the Melbourne Olympics and securing a gold medal at the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta.