The long-awaited return of Aamir Khan in Sitaare Zameen Par has generated a lot of buzz among his followers. On June 20, the film was released, competing with Kuberaa by Nagarjuna and Dhanush. With Sitaare Zameen Par, you may immerse yourself in a touching story of fortitude, kindness, and emotional development. Let's take a look back at some other legendary stories that have captivated readers with their intriguing storylines and well-rounded characters.

Let's take a look at some legendary tales of on-screen mentors whose beliefs challenged potential when others didn't, from Naseeruddin Shah's demanding mentoring in Iqbal to Amitabh Bachchan's transformative counsel to slum residents. On OTTplay Premium, discover amazing stories that go beyond the classroom and blackboard.

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Iqbal

This film is perfect for anyone seeking an uplifting sports drama movie. The plot revolves around a deaf and speechless youngster (Shreyas Talpade) who overcomes adversity to realize his ambition of playing cricket for the Indian national team. The film encourages you to pursue your goals, even if they may seem impossible to achieve, be it through his indomitable spirit or the fervor and commitment of his reluctant coach. His instructor, who assists him on his adventure, is played by Naseeruddin Shah.

Jhund

The story centers on a sports teacher who works with a group of slum youngsters to create a one-of-a-kind football club that will keep them away from the negative effects of crime and drugs. The protagonist of this sports biography, which is based on the life of Vijay Barse (the founder of the NGO Slum Soccer), is played by Amitabh Bachchan.

Ghoomer

In this sports drama picture, Abhishek Bachchan gives a stellar performance as a cricket coach who motivates Anina, a young prodigy in batting, to follow her aspirations despite her tragic fate and loss of her right hand. In order to make her a bowler for the national cricket team, the unsuccessful cricket coach creates a novel approach and unorthodox training methods. Saiyami Kher portrays a would-be cricketer.

Irudhi Suttru

This sports movie, which stars R. Madhavan as a talented boxing instructor who becomes the victim of office politics, was released in both Tamil and Hindi (Saala Khadoos) versions, the former of which received critical praise for its direction and performances. Ritika Singh makes her acting debut in the film. The plot centers around an ex-boxer who chooses to coach a fishmonger who is also a skilled amateur fighter. Enjoy a tale of perseverance and optimism in the face of adversity.

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