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 his worth, Sandeep trains religiously for the hockey team in Patiala under coach Harry, played by a brilliant Vijay Raaz, who is probably one of the few redeeming factors in this dreary film. It is a shame because this was Bollywood's chance to regale the audience with an inspiring story of a sportsman, whose return to hockey after a life-threatening incident was nothing less than miraculous.

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Diljit Dosanjh Birthday: 10 Songs and Movies Celebrating the Punjabi Rockstar!
1 year ago

Diljit Dosanjh Birthday: 10 Songs and Movies Celebrating the Punjabi Rockstar!

News 18  

Diljit Dosanjh goes beyond delivering chart-topping musical performances. Shifting gears to his cinematic journey, Diljit has showcased remarkable talent in movies like Jogi, Udta Punjab, Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari, Good Newwz and several other hits. Diljit Dosanjh’s Dance-Worthy Track To Add To Your Playlist Kinni Kinni The track Kinni Kinni by Diljit Dosanjh has become a trend online as people …

Diljit Dosanjh hugs Sia, gushes over her 'happy vibe' as he shares pics from their meeting. See post
1 year, 5 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh hugs Sia, gushes over her 'happy vibe' as he shares pics from their meeting. See post

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh shared a series of pictures of himself from inside a recording studio. American record producer Greg Kurstin, who has worked with singers such as Harry Styles and Paul McCartney, was Diljit Dosanjh's post He shared a bunch of happy pictures with Sia. Diljit Dosanjh's upcoming projects The singer-actor, who has worked in …

'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 …

Diljit Dosanjh on portrayal of Sardars in Bollywood: People should not make fun of us
5 years, 5 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh on portrayal of Sardars in Bollywood: People should not make fun of us

India Today  

For the longest time Bollywood was known to use Sardars as comedy elements in the films. However, Diljit Dosanjh is working hard to turn trope around in his films like Udta Punjab and Phillauri. Diljit said that he will make sure that people will not make fun of the characters, he will be playing in the future. It is a …

Diljit Dosanjh on cut-throat competition in Bollywood: What's bad in that?
5 years, 6 months ago

Diljit Dosanjh on cut-throat competition in Bollywood: What's bad in that?

India Today  

Diljit Dosanjh, who set foot in Bollywood with Abhishek Chaubey's Udta Punjab in 2016, is already going places. Main true friends banane nahi aaya iss industry mein, mere true friends already hain. Lekin jinke saath main kaam karta hoon, unke saath mere achhe equations hain." On the work front, Diljit will be seen playing a police officer in Rohit Jugraj's …

Sooryavanshi update: Thangabali aka Nikitin Dheer joins Akshay Kumar's cop drama, read deets inside
5 years, 8 months ago

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India TV News  

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

Soorma movie review: Dosanjh packs an unexpected kick

Deccan Chronicle  

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Film Review: Soorma
6 years, 6 months ago

Film Review: Soorma

Live Mint  

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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, 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 …

Amitabh Bachchan sends wishes to cast, crew of upcoming film Soorma and 'bright talent' Diljit Dosanjh
6 years, 6 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan sends wishes to cast, crew of upcoming film Soorma and 'bright talent' Diljit Dosanjh

Firstpost  

Amitabh Bachchan on 26 June, wished the film’s director Shaad Ali and actress Taapsee Pannu, whom he referred as a ‘colleague’. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has wished luck to the entire team of the forthcoming film Soorma and says that he is an admirer of actor Diljit Dosanjh, who he described as a “bright talent”. Big B on the night of …

Watch: Taapsee Pannu receives training by Sandeep Singh for role of hockey player in Soorma
6 years, 6 months ago

Watch: Taapsee Pannu receives training by Sandeep Singh for role of hockey player in Soorma

Firstpost  

Former Indian hockey team captain, Sandeep Singh, on whose life Soorma is based, himself trained the cast to help them like ace their roles as athletes. Taapsee, who will be playing the lead opposite to Diljit Dosanjh in the biopic based on the legendary hockey player Sandeep Singh’s life_,_ gave us a sneak peek of the hard work that went …

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