Vineet Kumar Singh’s Mukkabaaz to Farhan Akhtar’s Toofan – 7 Bollywood boxing films that will leave you inspired

Bollywood has delivered many films that inspire us, and some of the most impactful are those centered around the theme of boxing.

From ‘Mukkabaaz to Ghulam: 7 Bollywood movies based on boxing

These movies capture the true spirit of sportsmanship and leave us deeply motivated! Let’s dive into some of the top Bollywood films that inspire through boxing.

Mukkabaaz:

Vineet Kumar Singh stars as Shravan Kumar, a determined boxer. The story explores themes of love, resilience and social injustice as Shravan fights both in and out of the ring to achieve his dreams and win the hand of love of his life.

Chandu Champion:

Kartik Aaryan plays Murlikant Petkar, a young Indian wrestler who dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal. Despite facing adversity and injuries, Petkar’s determination leads him to become a successful Paralympian.

Boxer:

Mithun Chakraborty stars as Shankar, a young man who discovers his talent for boxing while in prison. Guided by a former boxer, he trains hard and rises to become a formidable contender in the boxing world.

Apne:

Dharmendra as Baldev Singh, an ex-boxer, attempts to reclaim his lost glory through his sons, played by Sunny Deol (Angad) and Bobby Deol (Karan), in this heartfelt story of redemption and familial bonds.

Toofan:

Farhan Akhtar as Aziz Ali delivers a powerful performance as a street fighter who transforms into a disciplined boxer while overcoming personal and societal challenges.

Ghulam:

Aamir Khan plays the role of Siddharth aka Siddhu, as he shines as an amateur boxer-turned-local ruffian who finds his conscience and takes on a powerful crime lord.

Do Lafzon Ki Kahani:

Randeep Hooda plays the role of Suraj, a former boxer, who falls in love with Jenny (Kajal Aggarwal), a blind woman. As Suraj confronts his troubled past, he faces a final boxing match to secure a future with Jenny.

Which boxing film will you revisit today?

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