14th ANNUAL DCSAFF 2025

Backyard to the World Stage; Mallakhamb in America

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In the heart of India, where tradition and culture intertwine, lies the ancient sport of Mallakhamb. This captivating documentary delves into the struggles and triumphs of a group of passionate ex-athletes who are determined to bring this age-old sport to the global stage.As the film unfolds, we witness the journey of how this age-old sport started in a backyard in New Jersey and has now taken roots within the USA. The story tracks team USA as they prepare for the World Championship of Mallakhamb. As Team USA prepares for the World Championship of Mallakhamb, we also explore what the future holds for this age-old sport.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    41.29 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States, India
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Sanket Bakshi
  • Screenwriter
    Sanket Bakshi
  • Producer
    Chinmay Patankar
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