A member of India's first Olympic hockey team suffers a stroke, prompting his daughter to search for a lost friend and their shared homeland.
Synopsis
A member of India's first Olympic hockey team suffers a stroke, prompting his daughter to search for a lost friend and their shared homeland.
Synopsis
Nandy Singh, a member of India’s first Olympic hockey team, suffers a stroke six decades after their victory at the 1948 London Games. His struggle to recover prompts his daughter to revisit his past. Using archival footage and interviews, she uncovers the team's experiences shaped by Partition and their refugee status. Her search for a long-lost friend in Pakistan becomes a quest for their homeland, or ‘watan’.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See India's historic win against England in 1948.
- Meet Nandy Singh and learn about his recovery.
- Find out about the impact of Partition on athletes.
Did You Know
- India's first hockey team won Gold at the 1948 London Olympics.
- Nandy Singh suffered a stroke six decades after the Olympic victory.
- The film uses archival footage and interviews with Singh's teammates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year did India win the Gold medal in hockey at the Olympics?
India won the Gold medal in hockey at the 1948 London Olympics.
Who was a member of the first independent Indian hockey team?
Nandy Singh was a member of the first independent Indian hockey team.
What significant historical event is the backdrop of the documentary?
The backdrop of the documentary is the Partition of India.
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