Ugandan Director's Hindi Film 'Chak De! India' Became a Superhit & National Award Winner

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Ugandan Director's Hindi Film 'Chak De! India' Became a Superhit & National Award Winner
- •'Chak De! India', directed by Ugandan-born Shimit Amin, initially struggled for 4 days post-release before becoming a superhit and winning a National Award.
- •The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan as coach Kabir Khan, was inspired by a 2004 newspaper report on the women's hockey team and Mir Ranjan Negi's life.
- •Aditya Chopra conceived the iconic title track, which Salim-Sulaiman composed after multiple rejections, with lyrics by Jaideep Sahni.
- •Budgeted at 22 crore, it grossed 101 crore worldwide, securing 43 awards, including 5 Filmfare Awards.
- •Salman Khan initially refused the role; the film clashed with Sunny Deol's 'Kaafila' but broke all records.
Why It Matters: Chak De! India, a film by Ugandan-born Shimit Amin, overcame initial struggles to become a national award-winning blockbuster.
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