India’s film industry continues celebrating stories of perseverance and triumph, with Rediff’s list spotlighting ten Hindi movies that champion the underdog ethos:

1. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
   A small-town boy overcomes odds to win a prestigious inter-college cycling championship, defeating privileged rivals.

2. Taare Zameen Par
   A dyslexic child struggles in a rigid academic system until a compassionate teacher helps him rediscover his confidence and creativity.

3. Iqbal
   A hearing- and speech-impaired boy from a rural background dreams of playing cricket for India and challenges all odds to get noticed.

4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
   Based on the life of athlete Milkha Singh, this biopic chronicles his journey from a troubled childhood to Olympic glory.

5. Dangal
   A former wrestler trains his daughters to become world-class athletes in a patriarchal society, breaking gender norms.

6. Mary Kom
   The story of India’s champion boxer who rises from humble beginnings to dominate the global boxing arena.

7. Gully Boy
   A slum-dwelling youth discovers his voice and talent through underground rap, overcoming social barriers.

8. Chak De India
   A disgraced hockey player coaches the Indian women’s team to redemption and victory on the world stage.

9. Lagaan
   Villagers in colonial India challenge British officers to a game of cricket to avoid oppressive taxation.

10. Udaan
    A teenager breaks free from an abusive father and follows his passion for writing, asserting independence and self-worth.