Best Indian Movies To Keep You Motivated And Hit The Gym

Going to the gym and spending hours working out looks exciting but it sure requires a great deal of dedication and motivation. Subjecting your body to exhaustive routines and forcing it to surpass its capabilities every day has its toll on you. We are sure; you have faced days in your life wherein your mind refused to go the gym. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try you are not able to give your best. Sometimes you feel low because you are not getting the desired results and you want to give up because did not emerge victorious. At times like these all you need is some freshly served inspiration. One of the most effective ways to get inspired is through Bollywood movies. There have been numerous movies that emphasize on the importance of fitness, sport, bodybuilding and how beautifully hard work pays off. So whenever you feel low, you need to be inspired, simply grab your remote and watch one of these movies. We are sure, by the end of these flicks, your inner strength will be rejuvenated and you will take on your exhaustive workout routines like never before.

Sultan

Starring: Salman Khan

Theme: Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts

The movie shows the journey of a young man – Sultan Khan who takes up wrestling to impress his love interest but eventually, wrestling ends up becoming a part of his whole existence. Wrestling gives him back his self-confidence and pride and also brings him all the glory that the sport could offer. His passion, keen eye for details and fearless attitude makes him the best in his game. The movie is about Sultan’s journey, his rise to the world of fame, his fall due to family crisis and his rise again due to a new determination. The movie shows Sultan competing with athletes excelling at MMA, Kung Fu, Karate, Boxing etc. and eventually emerging a winner.

Inspiration: Sultan shows how a man finds his true strength and an aim for his life through wrestling. The most inspiring part of the movie is when Sultan is preparing to make a comeback after 8 years. His breakdown at the sight of his deteriorated physique, his bulging belly is heart touching. You connect with him immediately and wish for him to emerge as the hero again. Salman’s training with Randeep Huda keeps you captured. When Salman steps into the ring, every single fight, every single move will keep you captivated. The movie brings the desi wresting face to face with international level fighting styles. If Sultan cannot inspire you then nothing can.

Watch Sultan, if you still haven’t, you are missing something truly magnificent.

Ghajni

Starring: Aamir Khan

Theme: Bodybuilding

Ghajni is the story of love and revenge. This is the story of a business man who loses his love at the hands of a man whom he only knows by name – Ghajni. Amir in the movie has a short term memory loss that does not allow him to remember anything for more than 15 minutes. In spite of all this, Amir does not let him forget that death of his love (Asin) by surrounding himself with messages, photos, diaries and body tattoos that keep reminding him of the disaster. He dedicates his life to taking revenge for her death.

The move shows how a simple man prepares himself to fight the evil guy. He focuses all his anger into developing his body so that he is capable and strong enough to take up the challenge. By following leads, he manages to hunt down Ghajni and finally kills him thus avenging her.

Inspiration: Ghajni is one of the movies that make you utter the word IMPOSSIBLE out loud. Who could have thought that the chocolate boy of Bollywood, Aamir Khan, will come on the screen with the best fighter body that the industry had seen. The change in his personality from a simple business man to a ferocious fighter gives you goose bumps. With his muscular physique, his sturdy arms, shoulders and his flawless abs – Aamir looked like a bodybuilding wonder on the screen. The movie is a sheer inspiration for all the bodybuilding enthusiasts.

Watch Ghajni, to see what correct bodybuilding can help you achieve.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Starring: Farhan Akhtar

Theme: Running or Sprinting

 Based on the life of the acclaimed Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh, this movie beautifully displayed the life of this living legend on the silver screen. Milkha Singh is a former international level athlete, a runner par excellence and an Olympic medalist.

The movie brought us face to face with the brutal realities amidst which Milkha Singh spent his childhood. It showed us how in spite of losing everything to the India-Pakistan partition, he battled with his destiny and reached the Indian army and eventually made it to the world of athletes. He represented India on numerous occasions, won uncountable medals and created several records.  Such was the charm of this sprinter, that even till today he is called the Flying Sikh.

Inspiration: The movie teaches us at every step, Not to Give Up. It shows how a sport, if taken seriously, can transform your life. Farhan, a lean man in the Indian army, transforms into it a chiseled athlete to take on the challenges in his life and in the sports world. His exhaustive workout – be it running with load on his legs, or doing crunches hanging from a bar, impressed every viewer alike. Farhan displayed a sports physique so beautifully that it inspired hundreds of young boys to add gyming to their schedules.

Watch Bhaag Milkha Bhaag to see for yourself how bodybuilding transforms not only your physique but also your entire personality.

Mary Kom

Starring: Priyanka Chopra

Theme: Boxing

 The movie is based on the life of the Indian Woman Boxing star Mary Kom. Yet again, until the release of this movie, not many knew that India had a courageous woman from Manipur, bestowing India with an unmatchable glory in the world of Amateur Boxing. Mary Kom has been the Amateur World Boxing Champion for five times and has several accolades to her name.

The movie depicted Mary’s journey to becoming Magnificent Mary as she is called today. Just like every woman, Mary too faced hardships in her career and at one point had to give up on boxing. However,she returned to the world of boxing after becoming a mother and bagged a gold again. The movie also brought woman boxing to the forefront which is a neglected sport in India.

Inspiration: This movie is a sheer inspiration especially for women who tend to give up on their dreams, professions and careers owing to familial responsibilities. Priyanka shows to the world Mary Kom’s extensive preparation to come back to the world of professional boxing after giving birth to her twins. Her workout routine has been said to be one of the finest modules captured on screen. Looking at a girl subjecting her body to such harsh routines is enough to give you goose bumps. Priyanka worked hard to get a body like Mary Kom with specially toned shoulders, arms and abs. Not just girls, looking at Priyanka and knowing about the real Magnificent Mary through this movie, inspired thousands of Indian men and women to start gyming.

Watch Mary Kom to see how being dedicated with your training and not losing your focus can help you to overcome any crisis.

Chandni Chowk to China

Starring: Akshay Kumar

Theme: Kungfu

Chandni Chowk to China is the story of a common man born and brought up in Chandni Chowk who dreams to go to China. His ordinary life takes an extra ordinary turn when he is mistaken for a heroic figure and perceived as a messiah. After being badly humiliated by the bad guys, Akshay seeks martial arts training in order to get back his self-pride as well as freedom for the people who look up to him. This is the story of how with hard work, dedication and perseverance even a commoner can become a hero.

Inspiration: The movie clearly shows that how having the courage to put up a fight and giving your best even in adversities can help you beat the odds. The movie highlights one of the most popular martial art, Kung Fu.  Akshay Kumar, in order to get strong, undergoes extensive martial art training. With sheer dedication and tireless efforts, he absorbs every possible thing from his mentor and soon emerges as a warrior who stands for justice.

Watch Chandni Chowk to China to see how a martial art training, fitness and motivation transform a normal Chandni Chowk chef into a hero.

These just a few of the movies that we think will definitely do that trick of inspiring you. Never let your inner fire burn out. It is impossible to achieve anything in life without being inspired and motivated. So keep fighting, keep giving your best and you will definitely succeed sooner or later just like a real life hero.