Cricket as a sport is a religion in India. And cricketers are worshipped by nearly 1.5 billion people. However, till date the Indian cricket team didn’t have a player from the North-… read moreEastern part of India, till Riyan Parag came along. This is because the North-East is tormented by various natural calamities — torrential rain, hailstorms, snow, floods, landslides, earthquakes, and cyclones. It is subjected to extremes of temperature and humidity. However, these challenging conditions have only served to fortify the resolve of the region's inhabitants, who consistently demonstrate an ability to triumph against adversity. This includes not only everyday individuals but also emerging sports talent — weightlifters, cricketers, boxers, and footballers — whose passion propels them to international recognition including medals at the Olympics.
The film showcases the resilient spirit of the Northeast, highlighting how the region continues to shine despite its challenging conditions, producing stars across various fields like Riyan Parag. Star Cemented wanted to show to the world how people of the North-East are born tough and demonstrate exemplary character in the face of adversity. The film brings alive the undying spirit of the North-East, which is now reaching a crescendo thanks to role models like Riyan Parag who are making destiny, history.
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