Similar stories has been made into a movies earlier. Director Kukunoor's " Iqbal" comes to mind straight away. There are a few Hollywood movies too based on other games on a similar plot. This is however not an issue because it is rare to find a movie on a totally "original " script not done before. This plot is about Padam Singh ( Abhishek Bachchan) a middle aged, retired, frustrated, foul mouthed ex cricketer who now lives the life of a recluse. He has a house keeper Rasika( Ivanka Das) looking after his needs and whom he treats quite badly but she carries on regardless obeying his commands. Anina Dixit ( Saiyami Kher) is a young girl who is a promising cricketer and is on the verge of getting selected in the national cricket team but fate has other plans for her. She loses her right arm in a car accident and for her it is the end of all her ambitions. At this time Padma Singh comes as a ray in her life when he offers to train and groom her to make a comeback in national cricket. His long, extensive, rough and ruthless training soon shows results. She becomes proficient in left arm bowling by one spin of her body ( ghoomer) just before releasing the ball.
Director R Balki has a fine screenplay on guilt, redemption, grit, determination and triumph on which he has made a gripping movie. The scenes are credible and audiences will find them relatable. The director has also obtained top class performances from both Abhishek and Saiyami who live in their roles. Angad Bedi as the boy friend and Shabana Azmi as the grandmother are good in supporting roles The natural dialogue gives a realistic touch to the narrative. All other departments of the movie like cinematography, editing, music are top class.
Director R Balki has a fine screenplay on guilt, redemption, grit, determination and triumph on which he has made a gripping movie. The scenes are credible and audiences will find them relatable. The director has also obtained top class performances from both Abhishek and Saiyami who live in their roles. Angad Bedi as the boy friend and Shabana Azmi as the grandmother are good in supporting roles The natural dialogue gives a realistic touch to the narrative. All other departments of the movie like cinematography, editing, music are top class.