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7 Indian Actresses Who Trained Hard In Sports For Movies: Priyanka Chopra, Saiyami Kher To Kangana Ranaut
photoDetails english 2907421 Updated:May 29, 2025, 07:10 AM IST 7 Indian Actresses Who Trained Hard In Sports For Movies: 1 / 8 Many Bollywood actresses have featured in biopics or films based on sports icons and legends. Transforming into physically demanding roles with grit and passion, these leading ladies have also impressed viewers with their finesse. Here's looking at the top 7 actresses who got themselves trained in sports for films. Taapsee Pannu: 2 / 8 The talented actress starred in the biopic based on the life of former Test and ODI captain of the India women's national cricket team, Mithali Raj. The actress trained under Nooshin Al Khadeer, a former cricket player and Mithali Raj's friend. This 2022 film was directed by Srijit Mukherji and produced by Viacom18 Studios. Saiyami Kher: 3 / 8 The powerhouse performer played a paraplegic cricketer in Ghoomer. To get the cricket part right, she trained with former cricketer Murali Kartik. Saiyami played the role of a left-handed cricketer, she wanted a left-handed batsman and bowler to train her, reported Deccan Herald. Ghoomer was written and directed by R Balki. It starred Abhishek Bachchan, Angad Bedi and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles besides Saiyami Kher. The film was inspired by the story of Karoly Takacs, the late Hungarian right-hand shooter who won two Olympic gold medals with his left hand after his other hand was seriously injured. Radhikka Madan: 4 / 8 In Kachhey Limbu, Radhikka Madan played the role of a cricketer, for which she underwent intense training sessions. To understand the technique, mannerisms, and intricate details of the game, Radhikka Madan underwent proper cricket training to fuse her role with naturalness and honesty. Priyanka Chopra: 5 / 8 Priyanka Chopra brought to life the journey of female boxing champion Mary Kom. The actress performed the boxing sequences herself and did not use a body double. From running, jumping, lifting weights, and doing intense workouts, Priyanka built a body like that of MC Mary Kom in 90 days flat! Parineeti Chopra: 6 / 8 In Saina, Parineeti Chopra captured the journey of the badminton champion Saina Nehwal. To step into the shoes of the Olympian shuttler, she trained herself in badminton for two hours each day and was constantly neck-deep in preparations for the film. Kangana Ranaut: 7 / 8 In Panga, Kangana Ranaut played a National-level Kabaddi player poised for a comeback after giving birth. From understanding the techniques of swift legwork, attack strategies, defence, and learning all the nitty gritties, Kangana ensured to bring authenticity to her role. Fatima Sana Shaikh: 8 / 8 Dangal emerged as a career-defining film for Fatima Sana Shaikh, and she trained extensively for her role in the sports drama. From functional training and kickboxing to watching wrestling videos to understanding the wrestlers' movements and body language, Fatima Sana Shaikh justified her training and execution to the fullest.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Watch: The growth of women's cricket in India
Watch: The growth of women's cricket in India | The Huddle 2025 Three generations of India's women cricketers came together to shed light on the growth of women's cricket. Shantha Rangaswamy, former and first captain of India's women's cricket team revealed that the pioneers of the game held their own to ensure the longevity of the game. Mithali Raj, former captain of India's women's cricket team, seconded and added that they could build the game because of the foundation laid down by their seniors. Shreyanka Patil, one of the stars of the current women's team, paid tribute to her predecessors. They were in conversation with KC Vijaya Kumar, The Hindu sports editor. Read more: From corridor of uncertainty to stability: tracing the growth of women's cricket in India
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
At The Huddle, players from three generations to take the field for women's cricket in India
Over the years, women's cricket has become extremely popular in India. With pay parity, and the introduction of the Women's Premier League, the game has been one of the major highlights of the women sports' growth story in the country. In the 1970s, when a bunch of young women took up cricket, it was far from easy for them to pursue their passion. But with determination and an indomitable spirit, they never gave up. In 1973, when the Women's Cricket Association of India (WCAI) was formed in Lucknow, it was a walk into the unknown for the cricketers and the administration. The Women in Blue played their first ODI during the 1978 World Cup — the same year that the WCAI got recognised by the International Women's Cricket Council (IWCC). However, despite enjoying success in bilateral cricket, it took India more than three decades to hog the limelight in the international arena. That happened when the women's team reached the final of the Cricket World Cup held in South Africa in 2005. Thereafter, with the BCCI bringing women's cricket into its fold, the game received a massive shot in the arm. With the Board taking care of the players and providing facilities, India reached the final of the 2017 World Cup. Even though it finished runner-up, this was a game-changing moment and helped the game receive yet another boost in terms of popularity. At The Hindu Huddle session titled 'No Boundaries: Growth of women's cricket in India', Shanta Rangaswamy, India's first women's team captain and a former BCCI apex council member; Mithali Raj, former India captain; and Shreyanka Patil, India international and Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer, will talk us through the journey of women's cricket in the country. In the session moderated by K.C. Vijaya Kumar, Sports Editor of the The Hindu, the panelists, who belong to three different generations, will share their thoughts on how the game has grown and the road ahead. The Huddle will be held in Bengaluru on May 9 and 10. If you have any questions that you would like our moderator to ask the panelists, write to us at huddle@
