Which 8 Bollywood films are based on cricket?

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83 - Netflix

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer film 83 is an inspirational film based on former captain of Indian cricket team, Kapil Dev, and the journey that led the team to win the 1983 World Cup 

Dil Bole Hadippa! - Amazon Prime Video 

This film starring Shahid Kapoor and Rani Mukerji is a comedy but with a message. Veera belongs to a village with no female cricket team, her idea to join the male team stuns all!

Iqbal - Amazon Prime Video

Film Iqbal is another sports drama worth watching. An inspirational film based on a boy who cannot speak or hear, but dreams to join the Indian cricket team. This is his journey to success!

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story - Disney+ Hotstar 

Sushant Singh Rajput and Kiara Advani starrer this film is based on the life and journey of one of the most respected former Indian cricket team captain, M.S. Dhoni. Must watch! 

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Netflix 

This 2001 Aamir Khan film is not just based on cricket but also India’s independence from Britishers. An intriguing cricket match that decides a lot with the win

Patiala House - Disney+ Hotstar 

Akshay Kumar starrer film Patiala House is said to be loosely based on the life of England slow left-arm bowler Monty Panesar. It is a film full of hope and optimism 

Jersey - Netflix 

Hindi film Jersey starring Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur is actually a remake of Telugu film with the same title. A cricketer decides to revive his cricket career to fulfil his son’s dream

Ghoomer - ZEE5 

An ambitious sports drama to watch! A young batting prodigy loses her right hand on the eve of her international cricketing debut. Abhishek Bachchan portrays a failed cricketer who offers her new hope in cricket