What is the plot of the movie Iqbal?
What is the plot of the movie Iqbal?
Iqbal is a 2005 Hindi sports drama starring Naseeruddin Shah, Shreyas Talpade, Girish Karnad and others. It is the story of a deaf and mute boy, who is good at playing cricket. He dreams of playing cricket for India. But his father discourages him wanting him to take up a more stable profession instead.
How old was Iqbal when he was sold to the factory?
The 8-year-old Iqbal is sold to a factory by his poor parents to work there. The 8-year-old Iqbal is sold to a factory by his poor parents to work there. Iqbal is about an Asian boy who gets sold by his father to a small carpentry production company in which child labour is supported.
What happened to Iqbal after he escaped from his master?
Iqbal manages to escape a few times and gets sold to another master as a consequence. However, he improves his working skills and gets a reputation as a hard-working rebel. The movie Iqbal is a well made movie with a very important subject: Child labour in Third World countries.
How did Iqbal get the help of the local drunkard?
Iqbal seeks help from the local drunkard, Mohit ( Naseeruddin Shah ), who was once a great cricketer and persuades him to be his coach. They are able to train in a nearby field, using Iqbal’s buffaloes (named after actual members of the Indian cricket team) as fielders.
Is welcome to Iqbal a good movie?
Welcome Iqbal. A movie devoted to a criminally ignored aspect of cricket called bowling with so much of spunk, style, freshness, novelty and surprises that even those not interested in game find it simply irresistible. It has all the aces.
How good is Shweta Prasad as Iqbal’s sister?
Shweta Prasad as Iqbal’s sister is just gifted, she brings a maturity to her character which is beyond her age, outstanding. The cricket part is handled very effectively and doesn’t look amateurish.The dirt behind the selection process, you-help-me-i’ll-help you situations is shown well although Kukunoor solves it simply as well.
