“Jhund” starring millennium actor Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role is all set to release in theatres on March 4. The sports biopic is inspired by the life of a retired sports mentor and the founder of NGO slum soccer Vijay Barse. JHUND is the story of an unusual football team. Vijay Borade (Amitabh Bachchan) teaches in St John`s college. The educational institute is situated next to a vast slum locality. The youth in this area are not well-educated and do odd jobs for a living. They even resort to stealing jewellery and mobile phones besides stealing coal from moving trains. One day, Vijay spots some of these youth playing football using an abandoned plastic box and realises their immense potential. He coaches the team and proposes a friendly match with St John`s team. The coach of the St John`s team (Kishor Kadam) despises these slum children. He pressurizes his team to score 10 goals and not let the slum team score even one goal. Director Nagraj Popatrao Manjule`s screenplay is hard-hitting. However, he keeps entertainment paramount. The goings-on get a bit heavy but never turns depressing or too dark; he knows where to draw the line. Many films like “Chak De India”,” ABCD” and “Hichki” have been made in this manner but Nagraj Popatrao Manjule`s direction does not let the audience feel a déjà vu as Nagraj sets it in a very real world and also because of the finer nuances. The first half is quite power-packed and the second half also has its share of riveting sequences. The second half of the film touches upon a different kind of struggle of the slum team. Overall, the film keeps you invested in this team`s journey through its heartbreaking climax, Manjule`s social commentary, great acting and tugs right at your heart with its emotions.