Bend It Like Beckham (VHS, 2003)

Bend It Like Beckham (2002) is a vibrant coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Gurinder Chadha, following Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), a British-Indian teenager whose love of soccer clashes with her family’s traditional expectations. Alongside Keira Knightley, she defies convention on and off the field, celebrating identity, ambition, and cultural balance through sport.

Praised for its humor, energy, and heart, the film became a global hit — breaking ground for South Asian representation in mainstream Western cinema and inspiring a generation of young athletes and filmmakers alike.