Since the release of “Sanju”, there’s been a steady interest about biopics on relevant people, unsung heroes and achievers among the Indian audiences. Recently, the film “Soorma” released without any fanfare or melodrama. Why is no one talking about the film which is based on the life of the Arjuna Award-winning Hockey player Sandeep Singh?
Perhaps this is because we are attuned to lapping up stories which are very dramatic and even ‘spicy’. However, the inspiring story of “Soorma” which is told in an understated manner, really deserves our appreciation. Director Shaad Ali has recreated an impressive story of hope, dedication and inspiration based on the life of the former Hockey captain Sandeep Singh.
Set in the small dreamy city of Shahabad in 1994, the film narrates the story of young Sandeep Singh played by Diljit Dosanjh. His love for Hockey fades away because of his strict coach. But his love for the character of Harpreet, played by Taapsee Pannu encourages him to make a comeback to the game. Basically, the movie has all the crucial elements needed for a commercial biopic and yet maintains the basic core of the story.
The first half of the movie revolves around subtle moments between his family, Sandeep’s love interest and glimpses of the game until the interval. After this, Singh is accidentally shot, and his life takes a complete turn.
It’s the second half of the movie which showcases the real dedication of a true sportsman, who feels a sense of responsibility towards his family and his country. Diljit Dosanjh fits into the role effortlessly and showcases the hard work and determination of the sportsman that is Sandeep Singh. He understood the depth and conflict of the character and essayed it beautifully on-screen.
Executing Shaad Ali’s balanced screenplay, actors like Suyash Trivedi and Siva Ananth, played their characters with a sense of restraint and nuance. Taapsee Pannu is at her usual best in this film, her character ensures that Sandeep Singh becomes a successful Hockey player. Angad Bedi, who plays Sandeep’s elder brother Bikram also shines in this film with his performance. I feel he’s an underrated actor who definitely needs to be seen in more films.
Apart from the smaller roles, played remarkably by Satish Kaushik, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Danish Hussain, the one person who had a lot of my attention was Sandeep Singh’s coach, Harry, played by Vijay Raaz. His Bihari one-liners perfectly add humour to an otherwise emotional movie. The songs in the film are situational and add to the realistic and simplistic essence of the film.
Go watch “Soorma” if you believe in heroism, failure, and a sportsman’s determination to fight back for himself and his country. The film tells the real-life story of Sandeep Singh and the reality of his journey with no melodrama.
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