Maidaan
Maidaan (transl. Field) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film co-written and directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, Boney Kapoor and Zee Studios. The film stars Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering football coach in India between 1952 and 1962. The music is composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was released worldwide on 11 April 2024, coinciding with Eid. It received positive reviews from critics but emerged as a com...
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Movie details
- Release date
- 10 April 2024
- Runtime
- 179 minutes
- Country
- India
- Languages
- Hindi
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Amit Ravindernath Sharma, Amit Sharma
- Writers
- Saiwyn Quadras, Aman Rai, Sidhant Mago, Atul Shahi, Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta
- Cast
- Gursharn Arya, Sharik Khan Jr., Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, Nitanshi Goel, Rudranil Ghosh
- Production company
- Zee Studios, Bayview Projects, Fresh Lime Films
- Certificate
- UA
Spoiler-free synopsis
Maidaan (transl. Field) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports drama film co-written and directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta, Boney Kapoor and Zee Studios. The film stars Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, a pioneering football coach in India between 1952 and 1962. The music is composed by A. R. Rahman. The film was released worldwide on 11 April 2024, coinciding with Eid. It received positive reviews from critics but emerged as a commercial failure, grossing ₹68 crore worldwide. Maidaan received 13 nominations at the 70th Filmfare Awards including Best Actor (Devgn), Best Film (Critics) and Best Cinematography.
For families
Editorial guidance
Context for discussing the story and deciding whether it fits your household.
Positive messages
Constructive themes or examples.Potential constructive discussion around Maidaan can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Drama material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not presented as claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.
Negative behaviours
Conduct that may need context.Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Drama, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2024 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.
Topics to discuss
Conversation starters after viewing.Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.
Final recommendation
Our family-viewing take
Suggested minimum age: 12+. The overall family verdict is mostly. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Drama includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.
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