Chak De

It was hardly 4 weeks back when the movie “Chak De India”, a morale boosting movie of Women Indian hockey team, was released. Since then we have witnessed a sudden turn around in Indian sports.

In last week of August, low profile Indian Soccer team created a sensation, when they won Nehru cup by beating Syria in final. There weren’t many expectations from them. After 2 weeks, Indian hockey team created another ripple in Indian sports by drubbing South Korea, one of the best Asian teams, 7-2 in final of Asia Cup. It was a dream final as Indian Hockey team looked in full control in the whole tournament.

Next turn was of Indian Cricket, the most popular game in India. On 24th Sept, Indian cricket team did the least expected by wining the nail biting final from Pakistan by 5 runs. An India – Pakistan World Cup final, a dream come true for every Indian and Pakistani fan, really set the pace for Indian sport. It looks like everyone stand still during that last over bowled. Indian team attained new heights by clinching nerve cracking victories from England, SA, Australia and Pakistan.

It seems that Indian sports has turned its table around in just one month. How can a team who was ousted in first round in WC 3 months back, go on to win the WC? It’s just a difference in attitude. It seems “Chak de India” has done its trick in real life too. It may have motivated real time players too. Cricket players too admitted having sang this song and using this slogan very often during the WC. Seeing this inspirational movie creating tantrums in Indian sports, Indian bollywood films first time look like doing a perfect job for the country. In such a short duration, “Chak De” has really become a big brand name.