AR Rahman launches Maidaan’s new track ‘Team India Hain Hum’, calls it ‘stirring sports anthem’

 

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Rahman shared that the movie and its song honoured the essence of football and the character played by Ajay. He mentioned that it took four attempts to finalize the song, unlike the previous ones composed during COVID.

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Rahman also added that the film Maidaan is more than just a sports movie, as it encompasses elements of humanity and romance, featuring Priyamani in a remarkable role as Syed Abdul Rahim’s wife. The long-awaited sports drama will hit theatres on April 10, starring Ajay. Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh. Initially, Keerthi Suresh was set to play opposite Devgn, but Priyamani took over the role of Runa. Based on a true story, Maidaan is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma.

The film boasts a musical score by Oscar-winner Rahman. In 2020, producer Boney had to dismantle the film set due to the lockdown imposed to curb the coronavirus pandemic. In May 2021, the set of Maidaan was destroyed by Cyclone Tauktae. Finally, the movie is all set to be released in theatres in April 2024.