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 I am a huge fan of films about sports and sportspersons so this was no different. It is inspiring and heartfelt. It invokes a feeling of determination and encourages us to follow our passion and never give up. This is the story of Aziz Ali(Farhan Akhtar), a boy from Dongri who considers himself to be a fan of the boxing legend, Mohammad Ali and aspires to follow the sport of boxing. He has a mentor Nana Prabhu (Paresh Rawal) who guides him to achieve his goal. He finds himself a friend, Dr.Ananya Prabhu (Mrunal Thakur) who goads him on and encourages him to believe in himself. The director, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has done an amazing job with the film.

The journey of Aziz Ali from a ruffian who collects debts from others, to that of a renowned boxer, is well narrated. The exercise routines and his ripping body will make you wide eyed and leave you stunned. It's incredible how much effort Farhan Akhtar has put in for this film. I have immense praise for Farhan's sincere portrayal of Aziz Ali.Mrunal Thakur has also done a wonderful job as his love interest and Paresh Rawal is as usual, a delight to watch as the stern coach. Truly speaking, it was a bit unnerving to see the fighting bouts but then it is all a part of the game, so no complains there. All the blood and punches makes me cringe a bit. I had to look away at times doing during the bouts. Then there is also the Hindu-Muslim angle that is brought to the fore. The opposition and the challenges meet by the lovers is highlighted and finally alls well that ends well in Bollywood.

A good sports drama that can uplift us and encourage us to work to achieve our goals and dreams. Nothing is impossible if we believe in ourselves and put in the right effort to achieve our goals. Success will belong to those who have grit and work tirelessly without giving up.

Is this movie excellent? No

Is it predictable? Yes!

Is it melodramatic? Yes!

Is it fast paced? No

Does Farhan have a ripped body? Yes!

This is a good film that we can watch one time for the message.

It is engaging and inspirational but a bit of a drag.

Streaming on Amazon Prime.