New Delhi: In 2007, Chak De! India not only won the hearts of cinema lovers with its captivating storyline and compelling performances by the lead cast but also performed exceptionally well at the Box Office. The film garnered widespread acclaim upon its release, along with numerous accolades. But now, years later, the celebrated sports drama has found itself at the center of controversy. Recently, veteran actor Annu Kapoor reportedly raised serious allegations against the makers of the Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan starrer.
The 68-year-old actor told ANI that SRK’s character Kabir Khan was originally based on coach Mir Ranjan Negi. He claimed that the filmmakers intentionally changed the character’s identity to Muslim.
“But in India, they want to show a Muslim as a good character and make fun of a Pandit,” Annu was quoted as saying by the news agency. He further stated, “This is something old, where they use the idea of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb to put a label on it.”
Chak De! India plot
The storyline of Chak De! India revolves around a former captain of the Indian men’s national field hockey team who is ostracised from the sport due to religious prejudice after a disastrous loss to Pakistan. Seven years later, he returns to the sport as the coach of the Indian national women’s hockey team, aiming to win the World Cup.
You will be amazed to know that Chak De! India was honoured as the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 55th National Film Awards. The movie also received 10 nominations at the 53rd Filmfare Awards.
