From Dhyan Chand and cricket legends to Lagaan and Chak De! India, the relationship between Indian cinema and sport has grown into a cultural phenomenon. August 29 is observed as National Sports Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The day celebrates the spirit of sport across disciplines—from hockey and cricket to football, chess and many other games. But in India, sport has always existed alongside another powerful form of ma