When we think of sporting movies that made a mark you think of Seabiscuit, The greatest game ever played,Miracle but what separates the wheat from the chaff are movies like Raging Bull.In Indian cinema we do not have great sports movies barring a few exceptions like Iqbal or the more commercial Chak De. When compared to them Mary Kom is right up there with the best.
A movie which captures many facets, a true story of grit and determination, of a woman athlete in India, a part of India largely ignored- Manipur,and Boxing a lesser preferred sport in the Cricket crazy country. A movie about a 4 time world champion which no one ,until now , ever spoke or know about. Would recommend it as a must watch.
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The Gyan Ban Times 