Filmmaker Kabir Khan, whose latest docu-drama titled Roar of the Lion revolves around the downfall of the Chennai Super Kings for match-fixing, followed by their victorious comeback in the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL), says corruption exists in all fields and cricket is no exception.
“Ultimately, more than an opportunity, it becomes more important how you are utilising the opportunity. If you conduct yourself right and stay focused on your game, you will become a successful professional,” he added.
“Nobody knows how he dealt with the whole situation internally. I think conversation makes the show different, makes it unique,” he added.
During the filming of the show, he interacted with some fans who had strong faith in CSK and said that the team will come back and again win the trophy.
“When the team came back... since the age group of the players was above 30, the media and fans of other teams ridiculed the new team. They called CSK as ‘Chennai Senior Kings’, ‘buddhe ki fauj’ etc. Despite all that, when the team won the 2018 IPL, their victory was the answer to all the criticism. That is why it is an inspiring story that deserved to be told,” said the filmmaker who is also making a movie on the 1983 Cricket World Cup.