This Aamir Khan starrer was Bollywood’s first successful sports drama and is still one of the finest films in this genre. Though the film used the recurring Bollywood theme of the tussle between ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ of the Indian society, its merger with the schooling system was fresh, and provided a wonderful battleground for a hero to be born. The protagonist Sanju (Aamir Khan) starts as a mischievous, carefree teenager, who lacks any motivation to win, but with circumstances pushing him to the edge, he rises to the challenge and emerges as the winner. It is one of the most entertaining coming of age stories ever told in Bollywood.
Director – Mansoor Khan
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Frank Raj is the author of Desh Aur Diaspora. For 25 years, he was the Editor & Publisher of The International Indian magazine, Dubai. Earlier, Frank studied journalism in the U.S.A., and has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Falmouth University, U.K., He is working on his first novel, The Last Religion as well as on a nonfiction book, The Sinner’s Bible and on 101 Poems For The Spiritual Traveller. Frank and his wife Christine now live in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. A former columnist for The Washington Times Communities online. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome! Please email Frank at frankraj08@gmail.com
