Having eagerly anticipated 'Maidaan' as a tribute to Indian football, I was deeply disappointed by the gross inaccuracies portrayed in the film. Specifically, the movie falsely depicts late Ram Bahadur as the player in the semi-final and final matches of the Asian Games, when in reality, it was my grandfather late Prasanta Sinha, who played this pivotal role. Additionally, crucial details such as Thangaraj calling out 'Sinha' while passing the ball were altered, with the movie inaccurately showing Thangaraj calling 'Ram' instead. How could he call out late Ram Bahadur's name? He didn't even play in the semi final and final matches. This movie disrespected a legend like Late Prasanta Sinha and did injustice to him. As a family deeply invested in preserving my grandfather's legacy, it's disheartening to witness such misrepresentation without our consent. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this movie to anyone seeking an accurate portrayal of Indian football history.
