''Iqbal'' is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language
coming-of-age
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sports
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drama film
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written and directed by
Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor (born 30 March 1967) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Hindi cinema, and few Telugu language films. He is known for his works in parallel cinema, such as ''Hyderab ...
.
Produced by
Subhash Ghai, under "Mukta Searchlight Films", the story follows a cricket-obsessed deaf and mute boy from a remote Indian village as he aims to overcomes difficulties to become a
cricket
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er and fulfill his dream of playing for the
Indian national cricket team
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. The film received the
National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.
The film was screened retrospective on 18 August 2016 at the ''Independence Day Film Festival'' jointly presented by the Indian
Directorate of Film Festivals
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and
Ministry of Defense
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, commemorating 70th
Indian Independence Day
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.
Plot
Iqbal (
Shreyas Talpade
Shreyas Talpade (born 27 January 1976) is an Indian actor, film director and producer who appears in Hindi and Marathi films. He has appeared in several critically and commercially successful films. He is better known for his role as Shah Ruk ...
) is a deaf and mute boy, who dreams of playing cricket for India. However, he is discouraged by his father who thinks that Iqbal's daydreams are a waste of time. Instead, he wants Iqbal to help him tend to the crops and become a farmer like him, which would be a stable profession.
Iqbal's sister, Khadija (
Shweta Prasad
Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress. She has acted predominantly in Hindi films and television. She won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her role in '' Makdee''.
Personal life
Shweta Basu Prasad was born in Jamshedpur, i ...
), however, helps him try out for a nearby academy run by Guruji (
Girish Karnad
Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly worked in South Indian cinema and Bollywood. His rise as a playwright in the 1960s marked the ...
), an influential former India captain, who accepts him for his talent. However, when Iqbal competes with a rich boy, Kamal, who is also the star of the academy, he is thrown out by Guruji out of fear of Kamal's father, who bankrolls the academy. Iqbal seeks help from the local drunkard, Mohit (
Naseeruddin Shah), who was once a great cricketer and persuades him to be his coach. They are able to train in a nearby field, using Iqbal's buffaloes (named after actual members of the Indian cricket team) as fielders.
Mohit trains Iqbal and gets him a place on the
Andhra Pradesh
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Ranji Trophy team, despite Iqbal not having any previous cricketing experience. Iqbal plays marvelously for the team, which was a weak team before he joined, and is soon noticed by the press and cricket selectors alike. However, when the final match of the season pits Iqbal against his rival, Kamal, Guruji tries to bribe Iqbal to bowl badly so that the national team scouts at the game would select Kamal for the national cricket team.
Iqbal succumbs to his offer, out of concern for his father, who is facing financial difficulties and may lose his lands. Luckily, a sports agent is able to offer him a better deal, and Iqbal bowls with his usual fiery pace and wins the match for his team. Surprisingly he also impresses the onlooking national team selector
Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj (Pronunciation: əpiːl deːʋ born 6 January 1959) is an Indian former cricketer. He was a fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting middle-order batsman, and was named by '' Wisden'' as the Indian Cricketer of the Cen ...
(in a special guest role), and wins a place in the
Indian national cricket team
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.
In the end Iqbal is shown donning the Indian Cricket Team's Blue Jersey and walking in the ground to make his international debut.
Cast
*
Shreyas Talpade
Shreyas Talpade (born 27 January 1976) is an Indian actor, film director and producer who appears in Hindi and Marathi films. He has appeared in several critically and commercially successful films. He is better known for his role as Shah Ruk ...
as Iqbal, a bowler
*
Naseeruddin Shah as Mohit
*
Girish Karnad
Girish Karnad (19 May 1938 – 10 June 2019) was an Indian actor, film director, Kannada writer, playwright and a Jnanpith awardee, who predominantly worked in South Indian cinema and Bollywood. His rise as a playwright in the 1960s marked the ...
as Guruji
*
Shweta Basu Prasad
Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress. She has acted predominantly in Hindi films and television. She won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her role in ''Makdee''.
Personal life
Shweta Basu Prasad was born in Jamshedpur, in ...
as Khadija
*
Yatin Karyekar
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Early life
He wa ...
as Anwar
*
Prateeksha Lonkar
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Lonkar's ...
as Saida
*Dilip Salgaonkar as Bipin
*Jyoti Joshi as Farida
*
Adarsh Balakrishna
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as Kamal
*Gururaj Manepalli as Akash
*
Kapil Dev
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as Himself (Special Appearance)
*
D. Santosh
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Early life
Santosh was born on 19 September 1976. He is an engineering graduate from PSG Tech, Coimb ...
as Satish Bhatawdekar
Reception
''Iqbal'' was well received by critics and audiences alike. The success of the film ensured its director
Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor (born 30 March 1967) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Hindi cinema, and few Telugu language films. He is known for his works in parallel cinema, such as ''Hyderab ...
the commercial recognition. The film was voted amongst the Ten Hindi Films that is ideal for Training and Motivational material.
Awards
;
51st Filmfare Awards
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'' Parineeta'' led the ceremony with 13 nominations, followed by ''Black'' with 11 nominations.
''Black'' rec ...
:
Nominated
*
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–
Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor (born 30 March 1967) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Hindi cinema, and few Telugu language films. He is known for his works in parallel cinema, such as ''Hyderab ...
*
Best Supporting Actor –
Naseeruddin Shah
*
Best Supporting Actress –
Shweta Basu Prasad
Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress. She has acted predominantly in Hindi films and television. She won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her role in ''Makdee''.
Personal life
Shweta Basu Prasad was born in Jamshedpur, in ...
Other awards
*
National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues –
Nagesh Kukunoor
Nagesh Kukunoor (born 30 March 1967) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor known for his works predominantly in Hindi cinema, and few Telugu language films. He is known for his works in parallel cinema, such as ''Hyderab ...
&
Subhash Ghai
*
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
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–
Naseeruddin Shah
*
Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (Critics) – Male –
Shreyas Talpade
Shreyas Talpade (born 27 January 1976) is an Indian actor, film director and producer who appears in Hindi and Marathi films. He has appeared in several critically and commercially successful films. He is better known for his role as Shah Ruk ...
*
Zee Cine Award for Best Actor (
Critics
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) – Female -
Shweta Prasad
Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress. She has acted predominantly in Hindi films and television. She won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her role in '' Makdee''.
Personal life
Shweta Basu Prasad was born in Jamshedpur, i ...
*
Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress
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-
Shweta Prasad
Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress. She has acted predominantly in Hindi films and television. She won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her role in '' Makdee''.
Personal life
Shweta Basu Prasad was born in Jamshedpur, i ...
Music
The music for the soundtrack was composed by
Himesh Reshammiya
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and
Salim Sulaiman
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and was released under the
T-Series label.
[.]
See also
*
List of films featuring the deaf and hard of hearing
There is a body of films that feature the deaf and hard of hearing. The ''Encyclopedia of Film Themes, Settings and Series'' wrote, "The world of the deaf has received little attention in film. Like blindness... it has been misused as a plot gimmi ...
References
External links
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BBC film review
{{Subhash Ghai
2005 films
Indian sports drama films
Films about deaf people
2000s sports drama films
2000s Hindi-language films
Films about cricket in India
Films about disability in India
Films scored by Himesh Reshammiya
Indian Sign Language films
Films featuring a Best Supporting Actor National Film Award-winning performance
Best Film on Other Social Issues National Film Award winners
Films directed by Nagesh Kukunoor
2005 drama films