Thane-based Shrikant Vad, who once trained Saina Nehwal in a camp, trained actor Parineeti Chopra to prepare for Amole Gupte's directorial biopic, Saina. But when it comes to his sports career, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
With Bollywood undergoing a biopic boom of sorts, its time the incredibly inspiring stories of these 8 Indian sports heroes were told on the silver screen.
For many Indian celebrities and public figures, their teachers inspired them to go after the impossible, to dream big dreams, and to remain diligent in the pursuit of their passions and talents. Here are the stories of 10 amazing teachers who made a difference in the lives of their extraordinary students.