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Gold movie review: A brilliant slice of history

Cast: Akshay Kumar, Kunal Kapoor, Mouni Roy, Amit Sadh, Vineet Kumar Singh, Sunny Kaushal, Nikita Dutta, Atul Kale Director: Reema Kagti

Mostly, Bollywood doesn’t do sports movies well. Mary Kom, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Azhar, M.S. Dhoni, Ali, Sultan, Soorma, Saala Khadoos… Stories sucked dry of all politics and crimps, to create dull eulogies about an individual’s pursuit of the impossible so that a star can be plonked inside them to pose about.

But, on the few occasions when Bollywood writes and directs sports movies — real or fictional — that are rooted in a strong political context, it does them memorably, movingly well. Lagaan, Chak De, Paan Singh Tomar, Dangal and now, Gold.

Written by Rajesh Devraj and Reema Kagti, the story of Gold is inspired by the real events of Indian hockey team’s dream run at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and the 1948 games in London, Great Britain.

Joining and separating these stories is the story of India: A nation struggling to gain independence amidst the mayhem and tumult of World War II, and just as the euphoria around gaining independence is beginning to sink in, it is faced with the calamitous announcement and events of Partition that locked in its bloodbath the fate of two nations, two people.

It’s a brilliant slice of history. And in her telling, writer-director Kagti weaves in the story of people who played together to bag gold, fought together to be free, but were then surgically split, thrown asunder. The prejudice, hostility, biases deepened and, now they sit firing at each other from their side of the line that Radcliffe drew.

Gold uses two hockey matches — one before Independence, and one after — to show that it wasn’t always like that. And since the film stars Akshay Kumar, it insists that it needn’t be.

Bandh mutthi lakh ki, khuli toh pyaare… khakh ki.

Gold opens in Berlin, where Junior Manager Tapan Das (Akshay Kumar) is carting the hockey team to 1936 Olympics.

The “British India team”, with two Olympic golds, is the defending champion and a jolly a mix of Britishers and Indians of all hues. But the one on whom all hopes of gold are pinned is Samrat (Kunal Kapoor playing Dhyan Chand).

The final match is against Germany, and Fuehrer is in the stadium.

The movie adds some silly Indian protest against Hitler, of a biased referee and a small mutiny with the tiranga itching to happen to heighten our interest.

It didn’t need to. In Berlin, India scored a total of 38 goals, allowing the hosts just one goal in the final match where they beat Germany 8-1, forcing Hitler to storm out of the stadium.

But it reminds us that the flag which went up, and the anthem that played wasn’t Indian.

Because of World War II, two Olympic Games got cancelled, and in this long, fallow period players went their own way, grew old, and Tapan got wasted, quite literally, to the daily irritation of his wife, Monobina (Mouni Roy).

So when the announcement of India’s Independence is made and it seems that Olympics will be held in 1948, Tapan picks himself up, dusts off his coat and dhoti and trudges to Mr Wadia (Naval Tata in real life), head of the hockey federation, to ask for permission and funds to put together a team.

As he goes around scouting for players and a captain, the movie focuses on Himmat (Sunny Kaushal) and Kunwar Raghubir Pratap Singh (Amit Sadh).

Himmat, a Sikh from Punjab, is nicely fuelled by inqilabi fervour and there are some very adorable, funny scenes of him exerting his patriotism in ways that make you want to blow a flying kiss to him.

Kunwar sahib, on the other hand, arrives for practice as if he’s a VIP at a gathering, his kit being carried by his personal staff.

Both Himmat and Raghubir are proud, fiercely good, and both want to play centre-forward. But one plays for personal glory, while the other plays for the team.

Himmat’s anger and Raghubir’s nawabi style are grist for the plot that’ll come in handy later.

Partition splits the team, India loses its captain and Tapan has to set out again to find players, a captain.

Some time is wasted in some needless scenes involving Tapan with his wife and senior manager Mehta (Atul Kale) till we get to the climax which is a bit silly, but also heart warming and very desi.

Though Gold shows Britain putting up a fight, Independent India’s first Olympic gold against their colonisers in London was satisfyingly decisive. 4-0.

Gold scores on many points. Though its plot is at times propelled by some silly scenes, needless drama and dull asides, it is written intelligently to create a politically charged, emotional setting in which nicely etched out characters get to be and breathe. The film’s look — art direction, costumes, cinematography — has been put together beautifully.

Gold’s sepia look, which can be dull and monotonous, acquires colour and life here.

Men wear sharp suits, have obsessively clipped moustaches, and their hair is neatly parted to settle mostly on one side with a dissenting, romantic wave.

In the selection of cars, buildings, cigarette packets, starched pagris, there is attention to charming detail, to give the film a hint of nostalgic glamour.

Even the extras, the minor characters are cast well. Most have decent lines and are good actors, including the white folk. Which is surprising because mostly gora roles are assigned to listless or enthu cutlet backpackers, as if Bollywood remains determined to insult the Empire whenever it can.

But Gold’s brilliance and its heart lies in the hockey matches which are directed and edited beautifully. With her sharp, quick cuts, and a fabulous score, editor Anand Subaya has made these scenes pulse with tense excitement and end on in teary jubilation.

The India versus Netherlands match (which didn’t happen in real) is so engaging that in the final few seconds I forgot to breathe.

It is to Kagti’s credit that she manages to keep the star in check, mostly. Akshay Kumar is not in every frame, and in the ones he is in, he doesn’t always get to be the hero.

Akshay plays Tapan Das, the team’s creator, mentor, manager, protector, financier, like all good, proper Punjabis imitate Bengalis — with an invisible Rosogolla in the mouth.

It’s a caricature, yes, but Akshay’s earnestness embrace of Tapan Das’ character is without hesitation. He never loosens his grip on the man’s humanity, invests him with decency, and adds a starry sparkle to him. At the end, the silly Bengali pronunciation fades away, leaving us with a man whose warmth is irresistible.

The only other actor in Gold who holds the screen on his own is Sunny Kaushal, brother of Vicky Kaushal.

It’s almost as if he is not playing, but is Himmat, a character fashioned after Balbir Singh Dosanjh, often called the modern-day Dhyan Chand.

Sunny Kaushal is simply stunning. He will go places. Soon.

Amit Sadh is very good too, especially when his chest is puffed up with nawabi shaan and style.

As is Mouni Roy. Her Monobina is created out of Punjabi men and women’s fetishised fantasy of married Bengali women — snappy and scolding, but also sexy and sultry.

As an irritable homemaker in charge who is always exuding sensuousness, Mouni Roy nails this piece of domestic porn.

At least on face value, mining history for past glories seems to be a pathetic exercise in assuaging low-self esteem. But the manthan, churning that India is currently in the throes of is beginning to yield some very interesting, very political stories.

That two of these, in 2018 alone, have been helmed so well by women — Raazi by Meghna Gulzar and Kagti’s Gold — gives me hope.

Where Kamala Harris Stands on the Issues: Abortion, Immigration and More

She wants to protect the right to abortion nationally. Here’s what else to know about her positions.

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By Maggie Astor

Published July 21, 2024 Updated Aug. 24, 2024

With Vice President Kamala Harris having replaced President Biden on the Democratic ticket, her stances on key issues will be scrutinized by both parties and the nation’s voters.

She has a long record in politics: as district attorney of San Francisco, as attorney general of California, as a senator, as a presidential candidate and as vice president.

Here is an overview of where she stands.

Ms. Harris supports legislation that would protect the right to abortion nationally, as Roe v. Wade did before it was overturned in 2022, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

After the Dobbs ruling, she became central to the Biden campaign’s efforts to keep the spotlight on abortion, given that Mr. Biden — with his personal discomfort with abortion and his support for restrictions earlier in his career — was a flawed messenger. In March, she made what was believed to be the first official visit to an abortion clinic by a president or vice president.

She consistently supported abortion rights during her time in the Senate, including cosponsoring legislation that would have banned common state-level restrictions, like requiring doctors to perform specific tests or have hospital admitting privileges in order to provide abortions.

As a presidential candidate in 2019, she argued that states with a history of restricting abortion rights in violation of Roe should be subject to what is known as pre-clearance for new abortion laws — those laws would have to be federally approved before they could take effect. That proposal is not viable now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe.

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Gold nears record high, rallying over a fifth in 2024: Will this continue?

Swap traders now expect a quarter-point cut next month and a roughly 20% chance for a half-point reduction..

Gold traded near a record high as Federal Reserve minutes and a downward revision of US payrolls reinforced expectations that policymakers will cut interest rates in September.

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Several Federal Reserve officials acknowledged there was a plausible case for cutting interest rates at their July 30-31 meeting before the central bank’s policy committee voted unanimously to keep them steady. Swap traders now expect a quarter-point cut next month and a roughly 20% chance for a half-point reduction.

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வாழ்க்கையில் நடக்கும் எதிர்பாராத விஷயங்களை எதிர்பார்க்கும் சிலருக்கு பரிசளித்தால் நீங்களும் ‘கோல்டு’ தான் என்கிறது படத்தின் ஒன்லைன்.

ஜோஷி (பிரித்விராஜ்) புதிய கார் ஒன்றை ஆர்டர் செய்து அதன் வருகைக்காக காத்திருக்கிறார். ஆனால், அந்த கார் டெலிவரிக்கு முன்னரே யாரோ ஒருவர் அவர் வீட்டு வாசலில் பொலேரோ வாகனத்தை நிறுத்திவிட்டுச் சென்றுவிடுகின்றனர். என்ன செய்வதென்றே தெரியாமல் திகைக்கும் அவர், காவல் நிலையத்திற்கு சென்று புகாரளிக்கிறார். இதனிடையே, அந்த பொலேரோவுக்குள் ப்ளூடூத் ஸ்பீக்கர்கள் இருப்பதை கண்டறியும் ஜோஷி, அதிலிருக்கும் ஸ்பீக்கர் ஒன்றை எடுத்து பயன்படுத்துகிறார். அப்போது எதிர்பாராத சம்பவம் நிகழ, ஜோஷி அதை எப்படி கையாள்கிறார்? அந்த வண்டியை அங்கே நிறுத்தியது யார்? - இப்படி பல கேள்விகளுக்கு அல்போன்ஸ் புத்திரன் தன் ஸ்டைலில் பதில் சொன்னால் அதுதான் ‘கோல்டு’.

‘பிரேமம்’ படத்தின் வெற்றியைத்தொடர்ந்து 7 ஆண்டுகளுக்குப் பிறகு அல்போன்ஸ் புத்திரன் இயக்கத்தில் மலையாளம் - தமிழ் இருமொழிகளில் வெளியாகியுள்ள படம் ‘கோல்டு’. தனக்கென ஒரு தனித்துவ பாணியை தன் படங்களில் பிரதிபலிக்கும் அவர், இந்தப் படத்தில் அதை செயல்படுத்த தவறவில்லை. வழக்கமான திரைமொழியிலிருந்து விலகும் படம் வித்தியாசமான படத்தொகுப்பின் மூலம் ஈர்க்கிறது. ஒரு காட்சிக்கும் மற்றொரு காட்சிக்குமான காட்சி மாற்றத்தை தனக்கேயுண்டான ‘கட்ஸ்’ மூலம் கவனிக்க வைக்கிறார்.

மரக்கிளையில் சத்தமின்றி ஊடுருவும் புழுவைப்போல திரைக்கதையில் திணிப்பின்றி இழையோடும் ப்ளாக் காமெடி வகையறா நகைச்சுவை ரசிக்க வைக்கிறது. நகைச்சுவைக் காட்சிகளில் தன்னை தகவமைத்துக்கொள்ளும் கலைஞனாக கச்சிதமாக பொருந்துகிறார் பிரித்விராஜ். பதற்றம், பயத்துடன் கூடிய உடல்மொழியை சுமந்து, இடையிடையே நகைச்சுவை, ஒரு சில ஆக்‌ஷன் சீக்வன்ஸ் என அவரின் தேர்ந்த நடிப்பில் காட்சிகள் உயிர்பெறுகின்றன. சுமங்கலி உன்னிகிருஷ்ணனாக நடித்திருக்கும் நயன்தாரா பெரிய அளவில் முக்கியத்துவமில்லாத கதாபாத்திரத்தில் சிறப்புத் தோற்றத்தில் வந்து செல்கிறார்.

பிரித்விராஜின் உண்மையான அம்மாவாக நடித்திருக்கும் மல்லிகா சுகுமாறனின் கதாபாத்திர பொருத்தம் கச்சிதம். எப்போதும் தேநீர் கோப்பையுடனும், சமையலறையே கதியாக இருக்கும் கிடக்கும் அவரது கதாபாத்திரம் இந்திய அம்மாக்களின் பிரதிபலிப்பு. அஜ்மல், கிருஷ்ண ஷங்கர்,சபரீஷ் வர்மா, வினய் போர்ட், செம்பன் வினோத், ரோஷன் மேத்யூ, லாலு அலேக்ஸ், ஜாஃபர் இடுக்கி என படப்பிடிப்பை பார்க்க வந்த அனைவருக்கும் ஒரு கதாபாத்திரத்தை கொடுத்து நடிக்க வைத்திருப்பது போல மலையாள நடிகர் உலகமே படத்தில் தஞ்சம் புகுந்துள்ளது.

ராஜேஷ் முருகேஷன் பின்னணி இசையை தனது படத்தொகுப்புக்கு ஏற்றார்போல காட்சிகளுக்கிடையே தூவி மெருக்கேற்றியிருக்கிறார் அல்போன்ஸ். எறும்பைக்கூட பின்தொடர்ந்து கேமராவுக்குள் நுழைத்திருப்பது, சூரியனுக்கு வழிவிட்டு நகரும் மேகங்களையும், கேரள மண்ணின் சாயலையும் அதன் உயிர்ப்பு மாறாமல் பதியவைத்திருக்கும் ஆனந்த் சி.சந்திரன், விஸ்வஜித் ஒளிப்பதிவு படத்தின் தரத்தை மேன்மேலும் கூட்டுயிருக்கிறது.

இப்படியாக ஒளிப்பதிவு, படத்தொகுப்பு, விஎஃப்எக்ஸ், பின்னணி இசை என எல்லாவற்றையும் 7 ஆண்டுகளாக செதுக்கிய இயக்குநர் இறுதியில் கதையில் கவனம் செலுத்தவில்லை என்ற உணர்வை மொத்த படமும் உறுதிசெய்கிறது.

பொதுவாக மலையாள படங்கள் பயணச்சீட்டுக்கு பின்புறம் எழுதும் அளவிலான கதையை வைத்துக்கொண்டு, அதை திரைக்கதையில் மிரட்டி அழுத்தும் கூட்டுவது வழக்கம். அப்படி தொடங்கும் இப்படத்தின் திரைக்கதையும் ஓரிடத்தில் அழுத்ததை கூட்டும் என எதிர்பார்த்தபோது, ‘தேமே’ வென வெறும் நகைச்சுவைகளால் நகர்வது ஒருகட்டத்திற்கு மேல் அயற்சி. பார்வையாளர்களை கதைக்குள் இழுப்பதற்கான அழுகை, கோபம், விறுவிறுப்பு, பதற்றம், பயம் என்ற எந்த உணர்ச்சியும் திரைக்கதையில் இல்லாதது அதன் தொடர் ஓட்டத்தை பாதிக்கிறது.

மையக்கதை எனும் அச்சாணி பலவீனமாக காட்சியளிப்பதால் அதன் திரைக்கதை எனும் சக்கரம் பாதை தெரியாமல் தடுமாறியிருக்கிறது. அத்துடன் படத்தின் நீளமும் இணைய இறுதியில் கேமரா, எடிட்டிங்காலும் ஈடுக்கட்ட முடியவில்லை. படம் முடிந்த பின்பும் நிறைய கேள்விகளும் முழுமையற்ற உணர்வும் துரத்திக் கொண்டேயிருக்கின்றன. அதேபோல அடர்த்தியில்லாத கதையில் தேவைக்கதிகமான கதாபாத்திரங்கள் திகட்டல்.

மொத்தத்தில் எந்தவித கதையையும், அதையொட்டி நீளும் உணர்ச்சித் தாக்கங்களையும் எதிர்பார்க்காமல், தொழில்நுட்ப ரீதியான ரசனையை மட்டும் நம்பி செல்பவர்களுக்கு இந்த ‘கோல்டு’ 24 கேரட் தான். அழுத்தமான, அடர்த்தியான கதையையும், திரைக்கதையையும் எதிர்பார்த்துச் சென்றால் கோல்டு ஜொலிக்க வாய்ப்பு குறைவு.

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இந்த ஊரடங்கு காலத்தில் வீட்டை விட்டு வெளியே வராமல் நமக்கு நாமே சமூக விலகல் ( Social Distancing) செய்து கொள்வோம். செய்தி ஊடகங்களின் வழியே உலகுடன் தொடர்பில் இருப்போம். பொதுவெளியில் இருந்து தனிமைப்படுத்திக் கொண்டு கரோனா பரவலைத் தடுப்பதில் நம் பங்கை முழுமையாக இந்த சமூகத்துக்கு அளிப்போம்.

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Akshay kumar stars in the independence day 2018 release gold. the film is directed by reema kagti and is a fictionalised retelling of the first olympic gold win by independent india in 1948..

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Gold fact check: Truth vs fiction in Akshay Kumar film

Gold starring Akshay Kumar is doing wonders at the box office.
The Reema Kagti-directed film hit the screens on August 15, 2018.
Gold is a fictional retelling of the true story of independent India's first Olympic gold win.

Not everything that glitters is Gold. Akshay Kumar's latest box-office hit might be able to vouch for that. The film, directed by Reema Kagti, is doing wonders at the ticket windows for the story of independent India's first Olympic gold win.

But how much of Gold is truth and how much is fiction?

Before Gold could even get to the theatres, director Reema Kagti, Akshay Kumar and pretty much the entire team of the film clarified that the film was a heavily fictionalised version of the actual events.

In November 2016, Gold director Kagti told the media, "My film would be a fictional take on what actually happened. The game of hockey would feature prominently in the plot. But there will also be a strong human drama playing at the forefront. And it wouldn't be just the Olympics victory in 1948 we will be looking at. Gold will look at 12 crucial years in India's history."

My film would be a fictional take on what actually happened. The game of hockey would feature prominently in the plot. But there will also be a strong human drama playing at the forefront.

So what really happened in the time in between Berlin Olympics 1936 and London Olympics 1948?

We separate fact from fiction.

1948 SEMI-FINALS

India and Pakistan, both first-time players, were in different pools in the 1948 Olympics. India was in Group A, where it beat Argentina 9-1 and made it to the semi-finals against Netherlands. The Indian team beat Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-finals. Pakistan, which was in Group B, lost the semi-finals to Great Britain 2-0. The possibility of an India-Pakistan final was there, but India got its own sweet revenge at the finals by playing its former colonisers.

1948 LONDON FINALS

India played Britain in the 1948 London Olympics final. The makers of Gold fictionalised the final score to make the match a more thrilling one. India scored 4 goals against Britain's 1. In the film, that score becomes 4-3. India saw the national flag unfurl at the Empire Stadium in Wembley, London, as Jana Gana Mana filled the stadium. The team won its first Olympic gold against Britain.

In Gold, Akshay Kumar's signal to the team to go bare-feet and play is part fiction, part fact. Keshav Datt said in a 2012 interview, "We realised that the grass was so slushy that our Asian style short passes would not work. We decided to go for aerial passes."

However, the Indian team did not take off their shoes. The team did not have to play bare-feet, as footage from the 1948 London hockey finals show.

For Indian hockey, August 12, 1948 is a date writ in gold. And director Reema Kagti and Akshay Kumar ensured this Independence Day that the date is immortalised in public memory too.

(The writer tweets as @ananya116)

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Gold rate today: Stay informed with the latest gold prices today across different cities in India

Gold Rate Today In India: On August 25, gold prices in India remained close to Rs 73,000 per 10 grams. The rate for the highest purity, 24-carat gold , was Rs 73,040 per 10 grams. For those considering jewellery, 22-carat gold , known for its added durability due to a slight alloy mix, was priced at Rs 66,950 per 10 grams.

In contrast, the price of silver was Rs 88,000 per kilogram.

Gold rate today in India: Retail gold price on August 25

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City	22 Carat Gold Rate Today	24 Carat Gold Rate Today
Delhi	67,100	73,190
Mumbai	66,950	73,040
Ahmedabad	67,000	73,090
Chennai	66,950	73,040
Kolkata	66,950	73,040
Gurugram	67,100	73,190
Lucknow	67,100	73,190
Bengaluru	66,950	73,040
Jaipur	67,100	73,190
Patna	67,000	73,090
Bhubaneshwar	66,950	73,040
Hyderabad	66,950	73,040

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Everything about gold, from performances to the storyline, is being praised by the critics. the climax is also being applauded. read full reviews..

Akshay Kumar starrer Gold has impressed most of the critics and has been getting positive reviews after a special screening was held on Tuesday, August 14.

Everything about Gold, from performances to the storyline, is being praised by the critics. Being highly engaging, the movie is being called the perfect film for Independence Day. The climax of Gold has apparently impressed most of the critics and it is said to be the USP of the film.

Directed by Reema Kagti, Gold is based on true events. Apart from Akshay , the film also features Kunal Kapoor, Mouni Roy, Amit Sadh, Vineet Kumar Singh and Sunny Kaushal among others.

Here is what critics have to say about Gold:

The Times of India: The emotions run high in the film, as a handful of Indians put their personal differences aside to make the country proud. As we witness India winning its first gold as a free nation, you also see the Pakistani players cheer for Indians playing on the field. Moments like this, make 'Gold' a film which is more just a sports drama. This one is surely worth its weight in gold. (3.5/5)

Bollywoodlife: Akshay Kumar's film will make you happy if you are a patriot. But the sense of deja-vu will be difficult to shake off. It is, however, an ideal Independence Day watch for the sheer sense of patriotism that it evokes. Make a family outing out of it. (3/5)

Bollywood Hungama: On the whole, GOLD is a brilliant, touching saga that would surely entertain viewers and make them hoot for the retro men in blue. At the box office, it is sure to strike Gold! Highly recommended! (4/5)

Times Now: Goldworks as an entertainer and very tactfully uses the patriotic angle in its favour. Watch Gold for it entertains you throughout and for the lovely star cast it has in Akshay, Amit, Kunal, Sunny, Vicky and Mouni. It was interesting to see that Gold is actually an ensemble rather than an Akshay Kumar vehicle. It gives enough importance to other characters and that's a win. (3.5/5)

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Gold Movie Review

Publish Date: Aug 15 2018 5:04PM
Updated Date: Aug 15 2018 5:04PM

Story: A fictional account, inspired by true events and people, of India’s first gold medal win as an independent nation at the 1948 Olympics in London. Tapan Das (Akshay Kumar), the team manager, leads the charge to assemble the country’s first all-Indian hockey team. His aim is to beat the Britishers at their own game, on their own turf.

Review: There’s no greater pride in sport than to see your country’s flag being hoisted on an international stage. That sentiment gets amplified, when the setup is at the 1948 Olympics in London, where the Indian hockey team had to prove that their dominance in the sport from 1936 to 1948, wasn’t by mere chance. And what makes this sentiment stronger and the win historic, is the fact that the game was played just a year after India became a free country. ‘Gold’ recreates the journey of this spirited and lesser-known team that upstaged the British at the 1948 Olympics and made a statement against the English subjugation of 200 years.

The film begins in 1936, when India made big impact in world hockey and won the its third consecutive gold at the Berlin Olympics. This team was called British India team and was managed by the British Raj. One wily and determined Bengali junior manager of the British India team, took on the audacious task to form a new team for free India to participate at the 1948 Olympics in London. His dream was to see the Indian flag furling high on British soil, which would be a moment of pride for every Indian.

Reema Kagti tells an insightful and entertaining story and take us back to that moment in history, which is not often spoken about or celebrated. Performances by the entire ensemble cast are spectacular. Akshay as the dhoti clad team manager (often referred to as Bangali), brings in a great deal of physical as well as gag-driven humour to his performance, but he’s also able to change gears in dramatic scenes with ease. Kunal Kapoor holds own as a senior player and later on a coach of the Indian team in a restrained but solid performance.

Vineet Kumar Singh delivers a knockout performance once again. Amit Sadh is fantastic as an uptight prince who learns some valuable lessons in life while being the Vice Captain of the team. Sunny Kaushal, as a player with a heart and hot temper, shows a spark of brilliance. Mouni Roy, as the feisty Bengali wife, handles her brief role effortlessly.

‘Gold’ isn’t just a film on hockey, it’s also a period film that recreates an era long forgotten. More than that, it’s reminds us of the painful reality of partition and how that brutally tore apart our nation. The production design and costumes, which play an integral part in depicting the era, are top notch. The cinematography and the background score stand out with excellent finesse and technique.

The hockey matches create a great amount of thrill, and even though you know the end result, you will find yourself sitting at the edge of your seat and rooting for team India all the way. The first half is slow paced and the film takes quite a while to establish the characters and set up the plot. The editing could have been a lot more taut and the narrative could have done without the songs Chad Gayi Hai and Naino Ne Baandhi.

The emotions run high in the film, as a handful of Indians put their personal differences aside to make the country proud. As we witness India winning its first gold as a free nation, you also see the Pakistani players cheer for Indians playing on the field. Moments like this, make ‘Gold’ a film which is more just a sports drama. This one is surely worth its weight in gold.

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Old Is Gold! 20 Timeless Films That You Can Watch Again & Again Without Getting Bored

No matter how many 'what to watch in Quarantine' lists you read or come across, there are some films that you end up watching whenever you feel like. These are the films that have a special place in your heart.

Even though you'd sometimes hate to admit which they are, you know that after scrolling for half an hour and deciding which one to watch, you somehow always end up watching these films.

There is joy and thrill of recollecting and lip-syncing all the scenes because these films are in your blood now (Come on, these films deserve this kind of exaggeration!)

We at Indiatimes asked an important question from all our readers on which these films are and surprisingly, most of them had similar answers.

The responses inspired us and made us realize how the watching-pattern is similar. Everyone ends up going back to their comfortable space and for cine-lovers, that comfort likes in happy-go-lucky and funny films.

We made a list of 20 such films that the world is re-watching and maybe you could give them another chance too! P.S: To make your life easier, we have also mentioned where you can watch these films!)

1. Hera Pheri

Where to watch: Amazon Prime

Shyam, Baburao, and Raju are people with good hearts and no money! This iconic film with a stellar cast of actors including Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty is everyone's favorite. The lockdown has made people remember the movie to an extent that it has its own twitter page now! Yes, that's the craze because people still chuckle when Baburao says, " Yeh toh main mast tel mein pakaa ke kha gaya.. "

2. Harry Potter (Eight films)

Where to watch: Amazon Prime and Netflix

There can't be a better nostalgia trip for all Potterheads than watching all the movies! A lot of people are teleporting themselves to the potter world by watching films all over again!

3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham

Where to watch: Netflix

"Rahul, take a chill pill." Well, there can't be a better happiness pill for people than KJo's Indian version of Modern Family. Even with all the patriarchal bits that can make you cringe in the film, this multi-starrer remains funny and a sure-shot visual delight!

4. Dil Chahta Hai

One can't thank Farhan Akhtar enough for giving us a gem like Dil Chahta Hai! If Joey, Chandler, and Ross could ever be personified as Bollywood characters, we know they'd fit-in perfectly in Dil Chahta Hai!

5. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

You can't travel to picturesque locations of Europe but Zoya Akhtar's film can just make you want to day-dream about your 'wanderlust'! A lot of people are enjoying the film and dreaming about traveling to Spain! (Sapne dekh lo, guys! Paise nahi hain iske.. )

6. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Karan Johar's film that today is questioned for its shallowness somehow remains a guilty pleasure for many. Rahul and Anjali ka Jhagda and the basketball match can still lighten up your mood.

7. 3 Idiots

One would never like to miss an opportunity to re-live their college days and there can't be a better film than 3 Idiots!

Where to watch: Hotstar Disney

Way before RGV entered the arena of political films, India found its first socio-political drama in Anil Kapoor's Nayak, that was entertaining as well! It can still give you thrills as Anil Kapoor takes in the position of Mumbai's chief minister for a day.

9. Golmaal Series

Where to watch: Netflix and Amazon Prime

Rohit Shetty's mastermind gave India a franchise that they ended up loving! An absolutely absurd and totally-forgettable film still remains an enjoyable watch amid the lockdown!

For everyone who loves a light-hearted film and also loves animation, Coco is still an apt watch!

11. Chupke Chupke

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Old is gold and Chupke Chupke, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Sharmila Tagore till today could remind you of good-old-days when Bollywood thrived on old-school romance.

12. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Dharma's high-budget drama has splendid locations and a star-studded cast- YJHD is the best way you can spend two hours during the lockdown. This fun-filled drama is absolutely entertaining.

1 3. Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya

Where to watch: SONYLiv

This multi-starrer film is so bad that it is actually good. Startled? Well, watch the film that accurately showcases the reality of a middle-class family who always wants to eat more than they can ever chew.

1 4.Kung Fu Panda

Po the Panda, who is a Kung Fu enthusiast always manages to take fans on a trip that they enjoy!

15. Dead Poets Society

Where to watch: Disney+ Hostar

This heart-warming film where English teacher John Keating inspires his students to look at poetry with a different perspective of authentic knowledge and feelings could instill you with positive thoughts. This still perfectly fits in your Quarantine-To-watch film.

16. Chennai Express

Where to watch: Netflix or Hotstar+Disney

The film is absurd and has no logic to offer but it has three factors that till today make it a compelling watch- Rohit Shetty, Shah Rukh Khan, and Deepika Padukone. With jokes that may come across as Whatsapp Forwards, the film still could make you laugh.

17. 2 States

Where to watch: Disney + Hostar

An easy-breezy film that has drama, romance, and emotions in equal proportions. Starring Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor, the film could easily make for a lazy afternoon watch.

18. Gangs Of Wasseypur

Where to watch: Prime Video

Anurag Kashyap gave India its first Gangster-drama and this joyride is bumpy with twists and turns and that's what makes it a film worth watching again, Kashyap's film centered on the coal mafia of Dhanbad, Jharkhand, and their lives unfold because of power struggles, politics, and vengeance between three criminal families.

19. Dhamaal

Adi-Manav, Roy, and Boman are good for nothing friends who often end up landing themselves in trouble. But who doesn't want to give this ride a miss? Well, a full-fledged 10/10 time pass film is still watchable.

20. Jab We Met

Even after watching this movie 50 times already, no one still minds the drama that unfolds in Geet and Aditya's life. They're poles apart but that's what make this Shahid and Kareena's story iconic in every way.

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Spot gold rose 0.08% to $2,516.12 an ounce as of 2:48 p.m. in New York. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was 0.07% lower. Silver, platinum and palladium all increased.
'Thangalaan' box office collection day 10: Vikram ...
The Tamil period action drama 'Thangalaan' was released in theatres on August 15 and the film has alrady grossed more than Rs 40 crore at the box office.On day 10, Saturday, the movie earned Rs 1. ...
கோல்டு Review: எதிர்பாராததை எதிர்பார்த்தும் மிஞ்சுவது எது?
கோல்டு Review: எதிர்பாராததை எதிர்பார்த்தும் மிஞ்சுவது எது ...
Purushothamudu OTT release date: Raj Tarun's latest movie to stream
Purushothamudu, starring Raj Tarun and directed by Ram Bhimana, struggled at the box office following its July 2024 release, with mixed reviews and a disappointing financial performance. Despite the setbacks, the film is set to make its OTT debut on Aha Video on August 29, 2024. The story follows Rachit Ram, who must live as a common man for 100 days before taking over his fathers business ...
गोल्ड : फिल्म समीक्षा
गोल्ड : फिल्म समीक्षा. यह सही बात है कि 1948 में लंदन में हुए ओलिंपिक में स्वतंत्र भारत ने हॉकी में अपना पहला स्वर्ण पदक जीता था, लेकिन ये ...
Gold fact check: Truth vs fiction in Akshay Kumar film
Akshay Kumar stars in the Independence Day 2018 release Gold. The film is directed by Reema Kagti and is a fictionalised retelling of the first Olympic gold win by independent India in 1948.
'Gold' movie review: Worth a watch this weekend?
Nothing binds Indians like sports. And if it is a match against their neighbour or England, the patriotism is at an all-time high.Reema Kagti's Gold is a f..
Gold Movie User Reviews & Ratings
Gold User Reviews: Check out what users have to say about Prithviraj Sukumaran,Nayanthara,Ajmal Ameer,Lalu Alex,Shammi Thilakan,Baburaj,Shanthi Krishna,Chemban Vinod Jose,Saiju Kurup starrer Gold ...
Gold Rate Falls In India: Check 22 Carat Price In Your City On ...
Gold Rate Today In India: On August 25, gold prices in India remained close to Rs 73,000 per 10 grams. The rate for the highest purity, 24-carat gold, was Rs 73,040 per 10 grams.For those considering jewellery, 22-carat gold, known for its added durability due to a slight alloy mix, was priced at Rs 66,950 per 10 grams. In contrast, the price of silver was Rs 88,000 per kilogram.
Gold movie review: Critics call Akshay Kumar's film ...
Akshay Kumar starrer Gold has impressed most of the critics and has been getting positive reviews after a special screening was held on Tuesday, August 14. Everything about Gold, from performances to the storyline, is being praised by the critics. Being highly engaging, the movie is being called the perfect film for Independence Day.
Gold Movie Review
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'Thangalaan' box office collection: Vikram starrer ...
With no other big movie release in Tamil, the Vikram starrer is srunning undefeatedly in theatres. Actor Vikram plays a tribal leader in the film and he helps the British finding gold from the ...
GOLD Movie Review
GOLD Movie Review | Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy - Gold released in India on 15th August. It is directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Excel. The movie features Akshay Kumar, Amit Sadh and Mouni Roy.
'Thangalaan' box office collection day 12: Chiyaan ...
Thangalaan, featuring Chiyaan Vikram, premiered globally on August 15 and made an impressive Rs 76 crore in its first week. Despite facing a decline, it recovered on the second weekend, reaching ...
Old Is Gold! 20 Timeless Movies That You Can Watch Again & Again
Chupke Chupke. Old is gold and Chupke Chupke, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, and Sharmila Tagore till today could remind you of good-old-days when Bollywood thrived on old-school romance. 12. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Where to watch: Netflix.
Vedaa Box Office Collection Day 10: John Abraham ...
John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh's Vedaa, directed by Nikkhil Advani saw a 100% jump on its second Saturday, collecting ₹60 lakh, bringing the total to ₹18.5 crore. Despite a slow start and ...
Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' becomes most-watched ...
Actor Vijay Sethupathi-starrer'Maharaja' directed Nithilan Swaminathan, which hit the screens on June 14 turned out to be a huge hit getting positive response from the audience and critics.The ...
'Manjummel Boys' assistant director, sculptor Anil ...
Anil Xavier, the talented sculptor and assistant director known for his work in popular Malayalam films such as 'Jan-e-Man', 'Thallumaala', 'Manjummel Boys', and the upcoming Suraj ...
Khel Khel Mein Box Office Collection Day 10: Akshay ...
Akshay Kumar faced a box office slump post-pandemic, with his latest film Khel Khel Mein struggling against the success of Stree 2. Despite this, strong word of mouth has helped Khel Khel Mein ...