Bollywood blockbusters touch all sorts of themes and genres. But sports movies are another level of epic. The story of an upcoming star or a forgotten hero fighting against all odds to defeat the bad guy and lift the cup sounds tailor-made for Bollywood. Throw in a sub-plot about the hero’s love interest and you have the perfect recipe for a masala flick. Here are 13 Bollywood sports movies that you just should not miss:

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is the inspiring true story of India's Flying Sikh, Milkha Singh, who came within a whisker of winning an Olympic medal. Farhan Akhtar does full justice in the lead role as the legendary athlete. Coupled with an inspiring background score, this movie will motivate you to get off your couch and work on your fitness.

Paan Singh Tomar (2012)

Another true story, this time about a solider in the Indian army who won a gold medal at the National Games but was forced by circumstances to turn into a dacoit. Irrfan Khan is inimitable as Paan Singh Tomar. The movie won the National Award for Best Feature Film and Irrfan Khan walked away with Best Actor.