Oct. 10, 2021|India|R
Genre: Adventure;Bangla;Drama;History;Kids
Description: Golondaaj is a 2021 Indian Bengali-language period sports drama film directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the SVF banner. The movie features Dev, Alexx O’Nell, Anirban Bhattacharya, Ishaa Saha, Indrasish Roy, John Bhattacharya, Mirchi Agni, and Srikanta Acharya. It narrates the inspiring life story of Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari, famously known as the “Father of Indian Football.”
Based on true events, Golondaaj portrays the journey of Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari, the first Indian to play football and establish a professional football club in the country. The film highlights his efforts to popularize the sport among Indians, particularly Bengalis, during the late 1800s. His historic victory over the British club East Surrey Regiment in the Trades Cup marked the first major tournament win by an Indian club.
The cast for the film was officially announced on January 25, 2020, via SVF’s Twitter handle. Later, a Times of India article on April 2, 2020, revealed Alexx O’Nell’s role as Major Frederick Jackson, the antagonist. Filming began in Kolkata on February 5, 2020, but was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production resumed on December 1, 2020, and concluded on February 24, 2021.
Golondaaj premiered in theaters on October 10, 2021. Its Hindi-dubbed version was released on November 12, 2021, on a pan-India scale. The movie is set for a digital premiere on SVF’s OTT platform, Hoichoi, and internationally on Amazon Prime Video, followed by a television premiere on Star Jalsha.
The film is a historical drama that pays tribute to Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari’s legacy, showcasing his vision and determination to bring football to the forefront in India.
Cast director: Dhrubo Banerjee
Cast actor: Dev, Alexx O’Nell, Anirban Bhattacharya, Ishaa Saha, John Bhattacharya, Indrasish Roy, Joydeep Mukherjee, Srikanta Acharya, Mirchi Agni
Original name: Golondaaj