{
  "id": 16095143,
  "title": "Sumo Didi Review: Shriyam Bhagnani Is Sensational In This Gripping Sports Drama About India’s First Female Sumo Wrestler Hetal Dave",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/sumo-didi-review-shriyam-bhagnani-is-sensational-in-this-gripping",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T18:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/sumo-didi-review-shriyam-bhagnani-is-sensational-in-this-gripping-sports-drama-about-indias-first-female-sumo-wrestler-hetal-dave"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sumo Didi, a biographical sports drama directed by Jayant Rohatgi, tells the story of India's first female sumo wrestler, Hetal Dave. The film, starring Shriyam Bhagnani as Hetal, raises thought-provoking questions about self-doubt, societal pressure, and the pursuit of one's dreams.\n\nRohatgi's directorial debut tackles a challenging subject matter with success. The film's opening sequence, which feels like a climax, is a clever choice. With a talented cast including Chaitanya Sharma, Nitesh Pandey, and Anubha Fatehpura, the film offers strong performances across the board. Bhagnani's portrayal of Hetal Dave is particularly noteworthy, as he brings depth and authenticity to the role through months of rigorous training.\n\nWhile the music, composed by Amar Mangrulkar and Diptarka Bose, is average, the film's background score impresses with its sporty melodies. Action director R.P. Yadav's choreography of sumo wrestling matches is commendable, and the cinematography by Akash Agarwal captures the beauty of Japan. However, the film lacks solid dialogues, with the \"doubt\" dialogue standing out as a weak point.\n\nThe film's screenplay and dialogues, written by Nikhil Sachan, are acceptable, though the \"doubt\" dialogue resonates strongly. Bhagnani's dedication to the role is evident, and he is supported by a talented ensemble cast, including Nitesh Pandey as Hetal's supportive father and Anubha Fatehpura as her mother, who is determined to get her daughter married.\n\nSumo Didi's story is one of triumph against societal expectations and personal challenges. The film's message resonates deeply, inspiring viewers to believe in their dreams and overcome obstacles. A must-watch for anyone who dares to dream beyond societal norms.",
  "summary": "Sumo Didi Director: Jayant Rohatgi Cast: Shriyam Bhagnani, Chaitanya Sharma, Nitesh Pandey, Anubha Fatehpura, Kazumasa Sato, Raghav Dhir and others Where: ZEE5 Rating: 3.5 stars How many times have you looked at a mirror and thought, ‘I am not good enough?’ How many times has your family, society and even you allowed self doubt to creep into your being to crush the flame of your spirit?…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}