Movie Review: Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.

Overview

Director:Vivek Agnihotri
Writers:Vivek Agnihotri, Anurag Kashyap
Release Date:23 November 2007 (USA)
Genre:Sport
Tagline: Heroes will rise.

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Get Set GOAL – a contemporary story of the Asian community in UK, told through the dynamic prism of professional football.

The characters in this drama fight the battle of hope through relationships, pride and their dreams. Southall United is a football club going through a major crisis. The team has no stars, no sponsors, no spectators and most importantly, no coach. Yet, it nurtures the hope that it will win the cup this time.The head of the city council, Anne, collaborates with Johnny Patel, a sports commentator, to acquire the large tract of land that is with the club.

Southall United Football Club is facing its deepest crisis ever. Bankrupt, with no stars, no coach, no sponsors, no takers, no spectators and most importantly no owner.

After the city council sends an eviction notice, it’s the last chance to save the ground, the club and their honor. Now, Southall United must win the Combined Counties Football League in their otherwise last season.

One man’s dream takes the team on a remarkable journey in this football-themed drama. Shaan (Arshad Warsi) takes up the challenge to save the club from extinction.

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