Music maestro AR Rahman appeared at the Times Now Summit 2024 in Delhi, where he launched the latest track from the sports biopic Maidaan, titled “Team India Hain Hum“, inspired by the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, portrayed by Ajay Devgn. During the summit, AR Rahman introduced the first song from the sports biopic Maidaan, which Boney Kapoor and centres around the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, the revered coach of the Indian national football team, with Ajay Devgn in the lead role produce. Rahman described the song as a stirring sports anthem evoking feelings of patriotism. Maidaan Song ‘Mirza’ OUT! Ajay Devgn and Priya Mani Share Romantic Moments in This Soulful Track Composed by AR Rahman (Watch Video).

Rahman shared that the movie and its song honoured the essence of football and the character played by Devgn. He mentioned that it took four attempts to finalize the song, unlike the previous ones composed during COVID. He added that the film Maidaan, produced by Boney Kapoor, 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. Maidaan: Who Is Syed Abdul Rahim? Here’s All You Need to Know About Real-Life Football Coach Played by Ajay Devgn in the Film!

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The long-awaited sports drama will hit theatres on April 10, starring Devgn, Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh. Initially, Keerthy 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, and also features Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Bengali actor Rudranil Ghosh in pivotal roles.

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