10 greatest sports films made in India

Iqbal (2005)

One of the most inspiring stories in the past decade or more, Iqbal is a story of how a deaf-and-mute boy, totally mad about cricket, is helped by his sister and coach to pursue the game and eventually fulfills his dream of representing the country.

The title role, played very well by debutant Shreyas Talpade shows the journey of a boy, initially not taken seriously by many and how with the help of his sister, played by Shweta Prasad and coach, played by Naseeruddin Shah, goes on to prove everybody wrong at all levels before being picked for the Indian cricket team.

The movie was well-received among the public and Shah and first time director Nagesh Kukunoor took home national awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Film on Other Social Issues, respectively.