As India gears up to celebrate another year of Independence Day, we take a look at sports dramas that ignited patriotic fervour. From Shah Rukh Khan’s epic monologue in ‘Chak De! India’ to unearthing the hidden stories of  Syed Abdul Rahim in ‘Maidaan’, and Murlikant Petkar in ‘Chandu Champion’, we’ve got your holiday weekend binge-list sorted. 

Chak De! India
Shah Rukh Khan`s sports drama film `Chak De India` is one of the most loved films in Indian cinema. Directed by Shimit Amin, the film was based on the journey of the Indian national women`s hockey team, where Shah Rukh portrayed the role of the coach of the team. Released on August 10, 2007, the film received the National Award for Best Popular Film for Providing Wholesome Entertainment.