I was the coach for about 20 years with the Indian team.
People in the Kabaddi family...
know me as "Kabaddi Rao."
Kabaddi is in my blood.
My achievement and my life.
I haven't spent 43 years with my wife,
but I have been with Kabaddi for 43 years.
I'm the technical director of this league.
I've been associated with Pro Kabaddi League
since its inception.
This Pro Kabaddi has made our dreams come true.
Today, Kabaddi has become a career.
Earlier, people wanted their kids to become a doctor or an engineer.
Now, they tell them to play Kabaddi.
The main factor here is the influx of money.
Many of the players of our league
used to do odd jobs in shops or hotels.
Today, they are earning millions!
-Yes! -Champions!
This is the seventh season of Pro Kabaddi.
This is the first time that almost all teams are equal.
It will be very difficult to predict the winner of this season.
I would like to share my opinion about
the Jaipur Pink Panthers.
It's my personal opinion.
For Deepak Hooda
and Srinivas Reddy,
this season is a matter of life and death.
-All hail... -Lord Hanuman!
-All hail... -Lord Shiva!
In the name of Mahadev...
I have a feeling that we'll win.
We are absolutely confident.
The vibe in the dressing room is light and easy.
Everyone is relaxed.
In our first meeting,
I had told Bunty and Ramesh
that our boys are underdogs.
But they can win this championship.
They are capable enough.
Take your bag and come.
Team!
Listen, don't run straight.
Take your bag.
Run in a curve and maintain distance.
Understood?
The first movement has to be a Toe Touch
or a Back Kick.
-One of them will be handy. -15 minutes to go.
-Is everyone ready? -Yes, sir.
We will win here today
and then head to Ahmedabad, okay?
-Yes, sir! -Come on, boys!
Come on.
Jaipur Pink Panthers had the lead.
Look how Sandeep Dhull tried the ankle hold.
Let him come towards you.
Don't make the mistake of moving forward.
Sandeep Dhull makes another mistake!
Sandeep Dhull might have got out in this raid,
but he will prove to be a tough opponent.
Yet another mistake by Nilesh Salunke.
Mistakes are piling up!
Jaipur Pink Panthers can make a comeback
if they stop Naveen here.
Otherwise, the match will start tilting
-towards Dabang Delhi's favour. -Dabang Delhi!
You are making unnecessary moves.
For the first time in season seven,
Jaipur Pink Panthers are facing an all-out.
Joginder has an eagle eye!
Hey!
He is trying to get them all out...
Block two.
Delhi will get six points for this raid.
ALL OUT
The hero of today's game is Chandran Ranjith.
Jaipur Pink Panthers
have lost against Dabang Delhi
for the first time in
Vivo Pro Kabaddi Season Seven.
A lot of mistakes were made.
No problem.
Their body language wasn't right.
This was the only mistake which shouldn't have been made.
Boys, this was a pathetic performance.
Do you understand?
They weren't touching you.
You were gifting them points with your mistakes.
We can't win if we play like this.
You were playing like a fool with a loser's body language.
Fool! I had included you to make raids.
You kept saying, "Deepak would go for it." Then, why were you sent in?
-Nilesh. -Yes, sir.
How was your body language on the mat?
At the ground?
You had no stamina, no energy, no spirit.
Is this how you play?
All of you were like that.
Everyone is playing with different tactics.
Don't you have brains?
Playing the way you want! I kept repeating, "Don't hit!"
Hey!
I'm talking to you!
They fooled you and got away with the points.
I'll let someone else play if you can't.
Be smart, guys. This can't go on.
Don't think that you
will qualify just because you won four matches.
If we don't learn our lesson from this defeat,
-we will never succeed. -Yes.
Anyway, let's forget what happened here and stay focused.
We have ten days. We need to play well.
-All hail... -Lord Hanuman!
-Ready. One, two, three. -Panthers!
Come on.
We won four matches, but it's okay.
This defeat will teach us.
We will learn from this defeat.
They didn't win that match.
We lost that match.
I felt that the boys just didn't show up.
If you give it your all on the mat,
100 percent,
I have no problem losing then.
But if I see that you have not tried, then that upsets me.
And I felt that they just didn't show up. It just wasn't their day.
Nitin called me the other day
and said he wasn't feeling well.
He wanted to come back home.
I called him back immediately. Now, he is relaxing at home.
RAWAL HOUSE
When are you going back?
Tomorrow.
-Are you feeling better now? -Yes.
I hope there's no more headache.
It's better.
Good.
Play well now, okay?
Yes.
Is Abhishek taking care of you?
Why would Abhishek do that?
I mean,
he should take care of his players.
Yes.
What kind of food do they provide?
Not so good.
Not good?
-No. -What?
The hotel food is not so good.
Is the food similar to your mom's food?
No way.
-Then take your mom along. -Yes.
I wish I could do that.
-We aren't allowed to do that. -Is that so?
He should have been the number one raider, but he fell sick.
Yes, four matches are done now.
-What did he eat there? -Who knows what you guys
feed him there?
At home, we don't serve him
bread or fried food.
We feed him pure and healthy food.
He is my uncle's son.
He gets special ghee for him from Jaipur.
This is his only job.
His only job is to bring ghee.
We give him the ghee made in Jaipur,
not from our buffaloes.
Will you ever get married?
Okay, get me married.
What about that anchor?
Abhishek will get you married.
Abhishek Bachchan.
-Is he a priest? -No, I meant...
he will get you married there.
Nitin Rawal is the baby of Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Get me married
When he first came as a new, young player,
at that point, he was very shy.
But the first day I saw him in the camp, I just knew that
he's the jester, you know. He's the court jester.
Why are you laughing?
He is a firebrand of a Kabaddi player.
I don't want to exaggerate. He is--
You know, if he stays fit
and stays focused,
he's going to end up as one of the greats.
-Hit it! -Hit it!
-Good, good... -Well done.
Today's match is very important for me
because I'll be playing after four matches.
I'll have to perform well in this match.
I need to convince the coach that I'm absolutely fit.
It is also an important match for JPP
because all the teams have nearly same points.
We'll be at the top of the table if we win this match.
Hit it!
Hit harder.
Very good.
Well done, Sunil. Get closer.
I have known him for the last four years. He keeps inviting me to watch matches.
He says, "If you come to watch us,
we would surely win the match."
You won't believe this. At midnight,
on a video call,
he was raiding in his room.
Deepak wants to lift that trophy.
I want to see him smile
while he lifts that trophy.
Today is my birthday,
and it's Rakshabandhan too.
She came all the way to tie a Rakhi.
Family always comes first for me.
There is nothing more important to me.
Everyone should have a brother like him.
I boarded a flight for the first time.
I had never even thought of it.
-Were you scared on the plane? -Yes, I was.
It was my first flight.
I've not even boarded a train.
-I was bound to be scared. -Yes.
Right! You have never travelled on a train either!
I'm glad you could make it. We have a match against Pune today.
Okay, brother. Go, win the match.
We have a match tomorrow as well.
You will definitely win tomorrow as well.
Play well, brother.
-How are you? -Fine.
Happy Rakshabandhan.
-Good evening, sir. -Good evening, boys.
How are you all?
Chhotu, how are you feeling?
He is looking fresh.
I heard you didn't like the food
at the hospital.
It was half-cooked.
What do you mean by half-cooked?
Raw...
It got cooked in your stomach.
We were dull
during the match against Delhi.
I can allow that once.
But not again, all right?
Yes, sir!
Do not play loose on the mat today.
Yes, sir!
We had time to think, recuperate.
Obviously, faced our first loss
against Dabang Delhi.
It's going to be close to impossible
to be undefeated throughout the league.
It's a demanding sport,
it's a demanding schedule.
The boys really need to show
their intent, they need to show their aggression.
That's what we lacked against Delhi.
Today is an important match.
It's up against Puneri Paltan.
It's up against our former captain,
who is now the coach,
Anup Kumar.
And a player
who I consider to be one of the greatest ever.
Come on. Well done.
Sushant, you have to do what was told to you.
Abhishek's team will be
my opponents on the mat.
I will remain unfazed
by the fact that I'll be against the team I played for last season,
Jaipur Pink Panthers.
I'm not worried about losing to them.
Srinivas Reddy, the coach of Jaipur Pink Panthers,
plans his strategy according to the opponents.
I know this since I was with him in the last season.
Anup Kumar knows our team well since he has played for us.
He knows our mindset.
At the same time,
I also know his mindset as a coach.
Because he has worked under me.
I was his coach.
I'll have to plan something different for him.
The way you attacked was perfect.
You should follow the same technique.
More the footwork in the match,
more the chances of getting out.
Even in my dreams,
I can only see Pune's orange jersey, and nothing else.
I dream about the Pune team.
I'm being very honest here.
I'm not kidding or lying.
I see Pune's team in my dreams.
I can't sleep.
I see Pune's team playing in my dream.
Some players play with an agenda.
They don't want to lose
to certain players at any cost.
We have to play inside the line, not outside.
We have to make them run and then break them.
I mean, we have to play an attacking game.
Yes!
One hit and you fall down.
You want to go out every evening!
I always say one thing.
Never think of your opponent as a hero.
And if you do,
you will never be able to perform well.
Always think that they are of no value.
Before we get on the ground, my players
and I will have only one thought on our mind.
We have to defeat Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Remember, Anup Kumar is a strong Haryanvi guy,
and he wants to force the best out of his players as a coach.
And that's also maybe because he is feeling the pressure.
To add to that,
he is coming up against his former coach,
and that makes for a mouth-watering contest.
-But why get me involved? -Everyone gets it.
I don't get it.
Is it too much for you?
I'm a part of the group.
I don't think that's the issue here. Whenever the coach asks me to play,
I will try to give my 100 percent.
I'm always ready to play.
Today, I'm putting Nilesh in the first seven.
Don't get demotivated and sit in a corner.
Hear me out.
Just sit and observe.
Their coach was expecting you to play.
Okay? So, we are doing the opposite of it.
Nilesh can play
aggressively right from the start.
If he plays well, it will be good for us.
Focus!
Once more!
Keep one thing in your mind
that you must forget about the first match
that we played against Mumbai.
Consider this to be our first match.
Play with the same energy and zeal.
Use your brains.
Always remember that no one is better than you.
Don't mess it up, all right?
Yes, sir!
Come on. Let's start.
It is Jaipur Pink Panthers versus Puneri Paltan
on this Independence Day for all of you.
It is going to be a special match of Kabaddi.
Jaipur Pink Panthers, the inaugural champions,
are performing well this season.
It looks like
they're on the verge of becoming champions once again.
Nitin Rawal and Nilesh Salunke
are part of the starting seven.
Nilesh Salunke touched the right corner.
-One point. -Do or die raid.
Nitin Rawal is outstanding.
Pankaj Mohite.
Crowded against in a limited area...
Jaipur Pink Panthers are playing like champions!
All out!
Puneri Paltan is under pressure now.
The defence is not playing well.
We're losing points only because of advance tackling.
Their lead is just six points. It's not over yet.
There you go! Deepak Niwas Hooda!
Start counting!
Jaipur Pink Panthers is a happy camp right now.
All out. Three points.
The fans are happy, and so is Abhishek Bachchan.
A smiling coach.
Vivo Pro Kabaddi Season Seven.
The form of Jaipur Pink Panthers
clearly depicts that they have learned
to play like champions once again.
Take a look at the points table.
Jaipur Pink Panthers are now on the third position.
Puneri Paltan remain on the same position on the table.
I hope you enjoyed the match.
We also enjoyed a lot. Thank you so much!
I just want to say that my team has made me very happy today.
I'm proud to be a part of this team.
Not as a captain but as a friend.
Deepak...
Nitin's comeback has brought
a lot of positivity in the team.
Today, he has proven why he is so important to the team.
It's a very confident win.
Our boys played like a team.
It's a collective effort.
Both the defence and offense played perfectly.
Nitin Rawal came back after a gap.
The entire team played very well.
Who? Chhotu? He is fine and smiling away.
Aishwarya is asking how you are doing.
She wants to know whether you have a headache.
-It's better. -Is it? Do you feel like vomiting?
-Do you miss your mom? -I miss the food she prepares.
Yes. She's saying you've lost weight.
I've lost four kilos.
He's lost four kilos.
A lot of weight.
She's saying it's visible.
-Good evening. Greetings. -Greetings!
Very well played, boys.
Come on, boys!
God bless!
-Thank you, ma'am. -Thank you so much.
If you continue playing with unity,
the cup will be in our hands in two months.
As the coach said,
it doesn't matter who is inside and who is not.
We play for the team,
-and not for our selfish goals. -You're right.
You're playing for the badge and for Jaipur Pink Panthers.
I'm extremely happy with all of you today!
Well done, boys!
-One, two, three... -Panthers!
I've not seen this kind of team bonding in the past.
What if this team can actually do it this season?
And that's when the most dangerous thing in sports happens to you.
Hope.
Hope has ruined many people.
And if you don't keep hope in check,
it can kinda overtake your life and ruin a lot of things.
-Jaipur Pink Panthers! -Jaipur Pink Panthers!
Guys, take a look at this Blacky's face cream.
That's what I was wondering. How did he get so fair?
Yes, very fair!
Buy one, get one free!
He also needs it.
It's no good for him.
Wow! You have high standards in life!
I have to give it you.
Uultra sound.
No, it's ultrasound.
Uultra.
-Ultra. -Ultra?
Yes. Ultrasound.
-Ultrasound. -Yes.
-Okay. -This...
Yes.
-Is this the spelling? -Yes.
Ultrasound.
In Korea, it's "Uultrasound."
Uultra.
Korean style.
Uultra.
Umbrella.
Uuzan.
-Uuzan. -Yes.
-Uuzan. -Uuzan?
-Yes.
Umbrella is uuzan.
Usan.
Not usan.
Uuzan.
-Uuzan. -Yes.
-What was the need for this? -Get out.
You got hurt unnecessarily.
He's bleeding from the nose.
-Look upwards. -Yes.
Most of the injuries in the league
occur during the practice.
Unnecessary attacking is the major reason.
The coach is always in a dilemma.
That he has to make the boys practice hard, but avoid injuries at the same time.
If some of your key players are injured,
it definitely affects the performance.
Take it easy.
We don't need unnecessary injuries. We have a match tomorrow.
Hit him!
Where did you get hurt?
Get the spray.
Spray the pain reliever.
Kabaddi is a game where injuries are common.
No player is ever 100 percent fit.
Everybody has some kind of injury.
Here, this part is hurting.
Yes, that's the spot.
Move your leg up and down.
Is the shin okay?
Is it hurting?
I don't have any issues there.
Shin?
This is the shin!
It's hurting here.
-Over here? -Yes.
I am not suffering from shin. Okay?
Shin is a type of muscle. It's not a condition.
Oh, really?
Shin is a type of muscle.
We have a match today.
I'm not sure if I'll be able to play.
I have a fever.
It's still very high.
I'm feeling very weak as well.
You're the main raider now.
Anyone can perform a raid,
but taking the responsibility of important raids is vital.
You have to take that responsibility.
Okay. I'll do it.
Today, you will have to take that responsibility.
Nitin, did you see that video?
Watch it!
Hey!
I want to tell you something.
I love you!
-Good evening, sir. -Good evening.
-Where is the captain? -He's on the way.
He was putting on his shoes.
He's not here.
Please sit down.
You won't send it to me.
Make a new video.
-The boss has come before. -Yes, sir.
But he's coming late!
What kind of impression will it leave on the team?
Exactly, sir!
If the leader doesn't set an example--
Is it the coach's job to call him?
I've given everyone a reporting time.
You should leave him behind when the team bus leaves for the stadium.
When we got done with our video session at 5:45,
Saurabh informed you that the boss would be arriving.
Everyone was supposed to be present. He caught you for the third time.
You can ask Saurabh.
Keep this in mind. Don't create problems.
He's not 100 percent ready to be a captain.
He's 60-70 percent there.
I told him at the beginning,
"As a captain, you must come first and go last."
I don't see that happening.
He should implement it.
-Good evening, captain. -Maybe, they...
-Ready? -Yesterday, one was a draw.
Last time, they'd scored five.
What happened?
Come and sit.
You have to set an example for everyone.
Be it here or anywhere,
you have to set an example.
Don't create unnecessary issues.
-Gather around. -Let's go.
Everyone gather around.
Okay? Are you ready?
Yes, sir.
Boys. Good luck.
-I'll speak after the match. -Thank you, sir.
-Okay, give your best. -Okay, sir.
-Go and win it. -Yes, sir.
-Good luck. -Gather around.
-All hail... -Lord Hanuman!
-Ready? One, two, three. -Panthers!
Come on, boys.
This match is between Jaipur Pink Panthers
and UP Yoddha.
Jaipur Pink Panthers are on a winning streak.
Deepak Narwal comes in to raid.
He was made to sit for the last two matches.
He was used as a substitute.
Today, he has got a chance to play in the starting seven.
Raider, out of bounds! One point!
Kabaddi... Kabaddi...
-UP's defense is rock solid. -One point.
Two experienced defenders are in action,
-but they are all out. -Time out!
It's imperative that we score a bonus in all the raids now!
Okay? Come on!
Can Deepak Hooda and his team
close in on the five-point gap?
An amazing tackle!
Jaipur Pink Panthers' great run of form
is being brought to a halt by UP Yoddha.
The match is over.
Jaipur Pink Panthers have lost for the second time this season.
UP Yoddha's third win this season.
I believe our raiders were at fault.
We didn't perform well,
and it goes for me as well.
If I don't raid well,
how will the team get to the knock-out stage?
So, I take all the blame
since the team lost because of my raids.
Deepak Niwas Hooda isn't able to give
the team results on court at the moment.
And that's one of the biggest issues.
Because, therefore, all the players around him
can actually lay blame on the captain himself.
And he's got to put his head back on his shoulders,
screw it in real tight and remember that not all is lost.
Was it my fault?
You were at fault.
I can't take the decisions alone.
Why?
It's your responsibility.
Decision-making is in your hands.
Please, please! Please!
Please, man!
Deepak Hooda is a good player.
He can raid well.
He can score many points,
but he can't bring the best out of his players.
He can't handle the situations well
when decisive substitutions
are to be made.
The captain starts the game
by playing his pawns first.
Then he will get his better players in.
And if even that doesn't work, then he goes in.
In the management hierarchy,
the one who comes after me is the captain.
In the field, off the field.
If he wants to be a complete captain,
there's a lot he will have to learn.
Deepak, keep talking to your team.
You are the captain, so lead them.
Talk to them freely about anything.
That will take away the psychological pressure
during the matches.
Deepak Hooda, as a captain,
is not a finished product.
Somewhere, he has to
lead by example, for everyone.
It's his job to deliver.
I'm not saying that his job is to get us the cup,
but at least get us to the playoffs.
He's the captain of the ship.
And if the ship is sinking,
he's got to take charge.