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, so it's really an inspirational story and it inspired me a lot. That's the reason why I felt that it's an important story to tell and I feel really happy and proud that I got the opportunity to be associated with 'Soorma' as a first-time producer."

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Chitrangada Singh to back another sports drama after producing Sandeep Singh's biopic Soorma
6 years, 4 months ago

Chitrangada Singh to back another sports drama after producing Sandeep Singh's biopic Soorma

Firstpost  

Chitrangada Singh was last seen in the third instalment of the Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster franchise as Sanjay Dutt’s love interest. the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer biopic based on the life of Indian hockey legend Sandeep Singh, actress Chitrangada Singh is all set to back another biopic based on the life of a sporting personality. Chitrangada, who turned producer with Soorma after …

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 …

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, 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 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 …

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