Chak De India!

Chak De India!

Year: 2007

Runtime: 153 min

Language: Hindi

Director: Shimit Amin

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Kabir Khan, a disgraced former national hockey champion, is given a chance at redemption when he’s unexpectedly hired to coach the Indian Women's National Hockey team. The team is a diverse group of players, each with their own personal motivations and struggles, who have lost their passion for the sport and are more focused on personal gain than national pride. Khan must inspire them to rediscover their love of the game and fight for a chance at international glory, confronting both their individual challenges and the systemic issues within the sport.

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1

Hockey World Cup Final

The emotional climax of the fictional Hockey World Cup sees India battling Pakistan. Team captain Kabir Khan decides to take a critical penalty stroke but unfortunately misses, leading to India's defeat, which sets off a chain of consequences.

Final moments Hockey Stadium
2

Media Backlash

In the wake of the loss, a photograph of Kabir Khan with the Pakistani captain emerges, inciting a media frenzy. Accusations of treachery surface against Khan, implying that his Muslim identity influenced his performance and leading to societal backlash.

3

Exile Begins

Amidst the persecution and backlash, Kabir Khan and his mother Joyoshree Arora are forced to leave their ancestral home. The prejudice against them deepens, leading them to a state of exile from society.

Khan's ancestral home
4

Meeting at the Hockey Association

Seven years later, Mr. Tripathi meets with Uttamaji to discuss the state of women's hockey in India. Tripathi expresses his doubt about women's potential in sports, but Uttamaji brings up Kabir Khan's willingness to coach the women's team.

Seven years later Hockey Association office
5

Khan Takes the Helm

Kabir Khan reluctantly agrees to coach the women's hockey team, stepping back into the world of sports after years away. He faces the challenge of training a diverse group of young female players, each with their own backgrounds and conflicts.

6

Team Rivalries Emerge

The team dynamics are strained as initial rivalries and biases emerge. Players from different regions clash, particularly Komal Chautala from Haryana and Preeti Sabarwal from Chandigarh, illustrating the deep-seated divisions among them.

7

Cultural Challenges

Some players, like Mary Ralte and Molly Zimik, face discrimination due to their ethnic backgrounds. This treatment highlights the societal prejudices within and outside the team, creating additional hurdles for Khan as he strives for unity.

8

Khan's Tough Decisions

To foster discipline and teamwork, Khan makes the difficult choice to bench several players, igniting a rebellion from seasoned player Bindia Naik. Frustrated, Khan resigns, but his departure leads to a surprising moment of bonding.

9

Unexpected Team Bonding

A farewell lunch organized by Khan spirals into a brawl with local boys, unexpectedly bringing the team together. This incident fosters a sense of camaraderie among the girls, helping them unite despite their earlier conflicts.

10

Challenge Accepted

After some progress, Tripathi announces the women’s team will not participate in the World Championship. Undeterred, Khan challenges the men's team to a match, arguing that a victory would earn them a spot in the tournament.

Hockey Association
11

Resilience Against Odds

Although they lose the match against the men, the girls' performance impresses everyone, leading Tripathi to reconsider. Their hard work starts to pay off as they are eventually granted permission to compete in the World Championship.

12

Facing the World Championship

During the World Championship in Australia, the team competes against powerhouse teams such as the Hockeyroos from Australia and the Black Sticks from New Zealand. Each match tests their skills and fortitude, but they emerge stronger as a unit.

World Championship Australia
13

Champion Team

Against all odds, the women's hockey team overcomes formidable opponents to seize the Championship title. This victory not only shatters societal biases but also establishes the significance of women's hockey in India.

Championship final Australia
14

Restoration of Honor

Kabir Khan returns after the successful championship, having restored his honor and reputation. Greeted warmly by former adversaries, he and his mother find acceptance amid the community they once faced prejudice from.

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