Why Chak De India Became a Sensation | Video Essay
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In a cricket-obsessed nation, who could have foreseen that a hockey film would become the quintessential sports drama, addressing everything but the sport itself?
Seventeen years ago, Chak De India debuted with little fanfare, despite featuring a superstar and being backed by a major production house.
The film emerged as a unique and essential storyline for its audience.
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