Soorma movie review: Dosanjh packs an unexpected kick
6 years, 6 months ago

Soorma movie review: Dosanjh packs an unexpected kick

Deccan Chronicle  

Cast: Diljit Dosanjh, Taapsee Pannu, Angad Bedi, Danish Hussain, Satish Kaushik Director: Shaad Ali Bollywood’s love affair with sports films isn’t something new. In this week’s solo Hindi film release, Soorma, executive producer and director Shaad Ali could have had a winner on his hands despite not having much grist, since he knows precisely what to highlight. It’s the miraculous recovery and comeback of ace hockey player Sandeep Singh, nicknamed “Flicker Singh” for his drag flicks in penalty corners, that were instrumental in deciding the fate of many of the matches he played that make a riveting account. But he uses the tagline that says: ‘’The Greatest Comeback Story of the Hockey Legend Sandeep Singh”, and that may be a bit far-fetched, since by no stretch of imagination, Singh was, or, is a “legend”.

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Hockey India League 2024-25: Harmanpreet-less Soorma loses 1-2 to Gonasika
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Hockey India League 2024-25: Harmanpreet-less Soorma loses 1-2 to Gonasika

The Hindu  

Team Gonasika saw off some anxious moments to beat JSW Soorma Club, which missed the services of its ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, 2-1 in the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday. AS IT HAPPENED | GONASIKA VS SOORMA HIGHLIGHTS Soorma, despite limited options in rotation due to Harmanpreet’s unavailability owing to his left ankle …

'Ranveer Singh was considered as lead actor for Soorma. He wasn't my first choice': Sandeep Singh
3 years, 6 months ago

'Ranveer Singh was considered as lead actor for Soorma. He wasn't my first choice': Sandeep Singh

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ranveer Singh was 'definitely considered' as the lead actor for Soorma, instead of singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, revealed former Indian hockey captain Sandeep Singh. The Haryana minister of sports and youth affairs also said that Ranveer was not his first choice as he wanted the person who would play his role in his biopic 'to look like a real Sikh'. …

Soorma turns 2: Diljit Dosanjh reveals why he was initially hesitant to star in the film
4 years, 6 months ago

Soorma turns 2: Diljit Dosanjh reveals why he was initially hesitant to star in the film

India TV News  

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has revealed that he was initially hesitant to do the film "Soorma", based on the life of hockey player Sandeep Singh. @sandeep_rebirth bhaji ki life ki journey jitni inspiring hai aaj ke youth ke lie bhaji real role model hain," Diljit wrote alongside the image. Ek mainey kabhi hockey nahi kheli thee life mai, doosra Punjab …

Taapsee Pannu to play Mithali Raj in sports biopic; Shabaash Mithu to be directed by Rahul Dholakia
5 years, 1 month ago

Taapsee Pannu to play Mithali Raj in sports biopic; Shabaash Mithu to be directed by Rahul Dholakia

Firstpost  

Taapsee Pannu shares the news of playing Mithali Raj in her biopic, Shabaash Mithu, on the occasion of the cricketer’s birthday. Actress Taapsee Pannu had been in talks to step into the shoes of the former skipper of Indian women’s national cricket team Mithali Raj’s biopic for a while. Check out Taapsee’s Twitter post here Happy Birthday Captain @M_Raj03 On …

Film Review: Soorma
6 years, 6 months ago

Film Review: Soorma

Live Mint  

In a season of biopics, it is refreshing to see one where the director applies restraint and steers away from an overuse of platitudes. His signature move—the drag flick—ensures that he becomes the highest goal scorer in his first international tournament, earning him the nickname of “Flicker Singh”. Writers Shaad Ali, Suyash Trivedi and Siva Ananth gently follow a linear …

Soorma movie review: Diljit Dosanjh is lovable in a biopic that's not as inspiring as the true story it draws on
6 years, 6 months ago

Soorma movie review: Diljit Dosanjh is lovable in a biopic that's not as inspiring as the true story it draws on

Firstpost  

Diljit Dosanjh and Angad Bedi are always worth watching, but Soorma should have been a lot more than what it ends up being. There is something about the blood, sweat, tears and toil poured into any sporting arena that holds out an impossibly irresistible allure for filmmakers and audiences – perhaps because the boxing ring, the wrestling mat, tennis courts …

Soorma Movie Review: Diljit Dosanjh's film is more a drag than a flick
6 years, 6 months ago

Soorma Movie Review: Diljit Dosanjh's film is more a drag than a flick

India Today  

Soorma is meant to be about the inspirational tale of ace hockey player Sandeep Singh, who was accidentally shot in the back during a train journey in 2006. Sandeep starts playing hockey at the Shahbad local training center, just to be close to Harpreet, who is well on her way to make it to the national hockey team. To prove …

Soorma, the yawnfest: Sandeep Singh deserved a better biopic
6 years, 6 months ago

Soorma, the yawnfest: Sandeep Singh deserved a better biopic

India Today  

Soorma opens with a rather bland narration from Taapsee Pannu. THE REAL STORY OF SANDEEP SINGH Sandeep made a promising international debut in 2004 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Kuala Lumpur, and improved his craft to become one of the best drag-flickers globally. His performance on the field helped India finish second in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup …

Soorma review: Diljit Dosanjh hits the target in an otherwise sloppy biopic
6 years, 6 months ago

Soorma review: Diljit Dosanjh hits the target in an otherwise sloppy biopic

India Today  

Watching Soorma one can't help but not so fondly remember Sultan, another film wherein a man is driven to pursue a sport only to win over a woman. The Diljit Dosanjh-starrer is a biopic of a real sporting icon in hockey player Sandeep Singh, the defender who captained India to victory in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in 2009; a herculean …

Meet Sandeep Singh, the hockey star Diljit Dosanjh plays in Soorma
6 years, 6 months ago

Meet Sandeep Singh, the hockey star Diljit Dosanjh plays in Soorma

Hindustan Times  

Former India hockey captain Sandeep Singh is probably the most famous resident of the lazy Shahabad town in Haryana’s Kurukshetra area. Probably this was the incident that triggered our willpower.” Recently, teams from different media organisations were called to visit Sandeep’s house where Diljit Dosanjh, who plays the hockey player in forthcoming film Soorma, was supposed to meet them. When …

Chitrangda Singh: Soorma really close to my heart
6 years, 6 months ago

Chitrangda Singh: Soorma really close to my heart

India TV News  

For actress Chitrangda Singh, who has turned producer with "Soorma", the forthcoming film on former Indian hockey team's captain Sandeep Singh's life, is really close to her heart. Chitrangda told the media: "It is based on real incidents and in a way, we are acknowledging real life hero Sandeep Singh. Despite that, he became captain of the Indian hockey team, …

Diljit Dosanjh went to rehab to prepare for Soorma. See pics
6 years, 6 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh went to rehab to prepare for Soorma. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Diljit Dosanjh, who essays the role of former India hockey captain Sandeep Singh in Soorma, pushed himself to the extremes to achieve a particular appearance. Diljit also went to a rehab to understand the real struggle of Sandeep’s recovery. Soorma was deliberately shot in Sandeep’s hometown Shahabad in Haryana as the director was keen on capturing the real essence of …

Ten upcoming Bollywood sports biopics
6 years, 6 months ago

Ten upcoming Bollywood sports biopics

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Soorma that releases this week is a biopic on the life of hockey player Sandeep Singh. The Saina Nehwal biopic:The film on the ace badminton player will see Shraddha Kapoor play the title role. The Mithali Raj biopic: Viacom18 Motion Pictures has announced a film on the life of the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket …

Diljit Dosanjh on Transforming into Sandeep Singh for ‘Soorma’
6 years, 6 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh on Transforming into Sandeep Singh for ‘Soorma’

The Quint  

Ace hockey player Sandeep Singh was shot on a train twelve years ago, which left the hockey player paralysed for two years. Soorma, starring Diljit Dosanjh as Sandeep Singh, tells the story of this nearly impossible feat. Sandeep Singh learned hockey for love, so when we asked him what Diljit can do for love, he had only one person in …

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