Indian Movies That Highlight Willpower

Humans are creatures who can follow their ethical legacies. If a person is determined to do a particular thing, nobody can stop him. If a person is determined to get something, he will get it. Nothing can inspire a person to do something if he lacks willpower.

It is a famous quote, " If there's a will there's a way." Here is the list of movies that are based on the ability of your willpower.

1. Chandu Champion

Chandu Champion is a movie about Murlikant Petkar, who achieved the feat of winning the first gold medal for India in the Paralympics in 1972. Chandu Champion is a perfect example of the wonders of willpower. Murlikant Petkar a.k.a Chandu always wanted to play in the Olympics. Chandu wanted to be a wrestler. Chandu's parents were against this and wanted Chandu to concentrate on his studies.

The villagers compelled Chandu to leave his village. Chandu was appointed as a soldier in the army. When Chandu told everyone that he wanted to play in the Olympics, everyone rebuked him and made fun of him.

Chandu won a gold medal as a boxer in the Olympics. Unfortunately, Chandu got shot by a lot of bullets during a war. He was alive but was not able to walk again. His mother and father abandoned him. Despite of facing all sort of miseries Chandu never lost hope. Chandu played in the Paralympics. Chandu won a gold medal in swimming. Chandu Champion is a perfect example of the wonders of willpower.

Main Cast : Kartik Aaryan

2. Ghoomer

Ghoomer is a movie about a girl named Anina. Anina wanted to play cricket for India. Anina worked very hard and got selected for the women's cricket team. Anina was celebrating with her teammates. Padam rebuked Anina. Anina used to play for the cricket team. When Anina was returning home, she met with an accident. When Anina gained consciousness, she found herself in the hospital. Anina saw that she had lost her right hand. All her dreams shattered. Padam trained Anina to play with her left hand. Anina was determined to play for India. She overcame all her fears. Anina scored the last two runs needed to win the match. Anina made India win. Ghoomer is a perfect example of how your willpower empowers you to keep moving and win the battles of life.

Main Cast : Saiyami Kher and Abhishek Bachchan

3. Hawa Hawaii

Hawa Hawaii is a movie about a boy named Arjun. Arjun belongs to a financially weak household. Arjun worked as a child labour to support his family financially. Arjun started working in a tea shop. Arjun saw a lot of children skating near the tea shop. Arjun was fascinated by skating. Arjun made skates using scraps. Later Arjun saw Lucky training the rich kids. Lucky saw Arjun's determination to skate. Despite of having Jaundice, Arjun prepared for a skating championship. Arjun's detmination made him the winner of State championship in skating.

Main Cast : Saqib Saleem

4. Soorarai Pottru

Soorarai Pottru is a Tamil movie about a man named Nedumaaran Rajangam a.k.a Maara. Maara aspires to establish an airline company. Maara had no money, and many banks rejected his idea. Maara used to look up to the CEO of Jazz airlines. Everyone used to call him insane. People mocked Maara for his idea, but he had hope. Maara was a hardliner. Maara met Bommi, who aspires to open a bakery business. When Bommi met Maara, she liked him. Both Maara and Bommi told each other about their ambitions. Maara asked the CEO of Jazz Airlines for help. The CEO denied and rebuked Maara. Maara was determined to open an airline company. In the end Maara was able to open his own airline company. Maara made persistent efforts and made his dream come true.

Main Cast : Suriya and Aparna Balamurali

5. 12th Fail

12th Fail is a movie about Manoj, who was a UPSC aspirant. Manoj failed in the 12th standard. But he was able to pass the exam after one year. Manoj went to a big city to join coaching classes for the state PCS exam. Manoj took all the savings that his family had, to prepare for the exam. When he reached that city, someone stole his money. Manoj was now helpless. Later Manoj went to Delhi because he had no money. Manoj failed three times in that exam. Manoj's financial condition was worsening. But Manoj didn't give up. Manoj tried one more time and cleared UPSC. Manoj's grit made him persistent. 12th Fail is a perfect movie that shows how the willpower of Manoj gave him a lot of strength.

Main Cast : Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr

6. English Vinglish

English Vinglish is a movie about a housemaker, Sashi. Sashi was a perfect mother, perfect wife, and a perfect daughter in law. Shashi worked very hard to keep everyone happy. But Shashi could not speak or understand English. Shashi was looked down on by everyone because of her weak English. One day Shashi got invited to her neice's wedding who lived abroad. Shashi went to attend her wedding. Shashi faced a lot of difficulties because of her weak English. Shashi joined the English speaking classes. Shashi learned English for her self respect. Shashi's willpower encouraged her to get out of her comfort zone.

Main Cast :Sridevi

7. Mother India

Mother India is a beautiful movie about - a mother who faced many challenges throughout her life. A mother who has strong willpower. Mother India is about the life of farmers and their struggles. This movie highlights the heartbreaking struggle of a farmer. A farmer and his family can survive only because of their strong willpower.

Main Cast : Nootan, Sunil Dutt and Rajendra Kumar

8. Dangal

Dangal is a beautiful movie about the willpower of a father who supported his daughters against all other odds. A father trained his daughters to do wrestling. Dangal is the movie based on the life of Geeta Phogat and her sisters. Dangal highlights a father's willpower to train his daughters and make them strong enough to compete in the Olympics.

Main Cast : Aamir Khan

9. Manjhi-The Mountain Man

Manjhi is a movie based on the life of Dashrath Manjhi. When Manjhi was working, his wife brought some food for him. Manjhi's wife slipped and got hurt. Manjhi's wife died because of the delay in taking her to the Hospital. Manjhi was resentful towards the mountain. Manjhi decided to make a way by breaking the mountain. People called Manjhi insane and even threw stones at him. But Manjhi was determined to break the mountain. He kept on working for 22 years. Manjhi made a way by breaking that mountain due to his stubborn nature and strong willpower.

Main Cast : Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte

10. Bumm Bumm Bole

Bumm Bumm Bole is a hindi movie about how poverty ignites the willpower of a person. Maheshwar Gwala was a poor man with two children, Pinu and Rimjhim. Pinu and Rimjhim had only a pair of shoes. One day Pinu lost Rimjhim's shoes. Pinu was scared and asked Rimjhim to keep it a secret. Pinu and Rimjhim shared the same pair of shoes. One day, Pinu herd about a marathon. The third prize was a pair of shoes. Pinu had only one pair of torn shoes. Pinu started to run the marathon wearing the torn shoes. Pinu took off the boots and ran half of the marathon barefoot. Pinu won the marathon bare foot because of his willpower. Poverty was the foundation of the remarkable willpower.

Main Cast : Darsheel Safary