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Chak De India turns 20: A look at the cast then and now

Updated On: 04 August, 2026 05:52 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

Twenty years ago, Chak De! India scored a goal that went far beyond the box office. Starring Shah Rukh Khan as hockey coach Kabir Khan alongside a talented ensemble of young actors, the sports drama became a cultural phenomenon. As the film celebrates two decades, here's a look at where its memorable cast is now.

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Chak De India cast (Pics/X, Instagram)
Chak De India cast (Pics/X, Instagram)
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As Kabir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan delivered one of the most memorable performances of his career, portraying a disgraced former hockey captain who redeems himself by coaching India's women's hockey team to World Cup glory. Shah Rukh continues to reign as one of Indian cinema's biggest superstars. After delivering blockbuster hits like Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki, he is now gearing up for his next big-screen spectacle, King.

As Kabir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan delivered one of the most memorable performances of his career, portraying a disgraced former hockey captain who redeems himself by coaching India's women's hockey team to World Cup glory. Shah Rukh continues to reign as one of Indian cinema's biggest superstars. After delivering blockbuster hits like Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki, he is now gearing up for his next big-screen spectacle, King.

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Vidya Malvade played Vidya Sharma, the determined captain of the Indian women's hockey team who earned Coach Kabir Khan's trust. She continues to work across films and OTT platforms and remains active in the entertainment industry, often sharing glimpses of her fitness journey and yoga practice on social media.

Vidya Malvade played Vidya Sharma, the determined captain of the Indian women's hockey team who earned Coach Kabir Khan's trust. She continues to work across films and OTT platforms and remains active in the entertainment industry, often sharing glimpses of her fitness journey and yoga practice on social media.

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Sagarika Ghatge played a headstrong hockey player Preeti Sabarwal, who dumps her cricketer boyfriend for undermining her passion for hockey. Following the film's success, Sagarika appeared in projects like Fox, Rush and Irada, along with Marathi films. In 2017, she married former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan. While she now keeps a relatively low profile on screen, Sagarika remains active on social media.

Sagarika Ghatge played a headstrong hockey player Preeti Sabarwal, who dumps her cricketer boyfriend for undermining her passion for hockey. Following the film's success, Sagarika appeared in projects like Fox, Rush and Irada, along with Marathi films. In 2017, she married former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan. While she now keeps a relatively low profile on screen, Sagarika remains active on social media.

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Chitrashi Rawat portrayed the spirited and fiery Komal Chautala, whose Haryanvi accent, competitive streak and comic timing made her one of the standout players in Chak De! India. Following the film's success, she appeared in movies such as Fashion, Luck and Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya. She is a hockey player in real life too. In 2023, Chitrashi married actor Dhruvaditya Bhagwanani, her longtime partner.

Chitrashi Rawat portrayed the spirited and fiery Komal Chautala, whose Haryanvi accent, competitive streak and comic timing made her one of the standout players in Chak De! India. Following the film's success, she appeared in movies such as Fashion, Luck and Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya. She is a hockey player in real life too. In 2023, Chitrashi married actor Dhruvaditya Bhagwanani, her longtime partner.

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Tanya Abrol played Balbir Kaur, the fierce and fearless defender whose aggressive style and memorable on-screen rivalry with Komal Chautala added intensity. After the film, she appeared in movies like Miley Naa Miley Hum and Youngistaan, along with television and web projects.

Tanya Abrol played Balbir Kaur, the fierce and fearless defender whose aggressive style and memorable on-screen rivalry with Komal Chautala added intensity. After the film, she appeared in movies like Miley Naa Miley Hum and Youngistaan, along with television and web projects.

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Seema Azmi portrayed Rani Dispotta, the experienced and disciplined goalkeeper of the Indian women's hockey team. Seema built a successful career as a character actor, appearing in acclaimed films such as Half Girlfriend, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Sitaare Zameen Par, along with several television and OTT projects.

Seema Azmi portrayed Rani Dispotta, the experienced and disciplined goalkeeper of the Indian women's hockey team. Seema built a successful career as a character actor, appearing in acclaimed films such as Half Girlfriend, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Sitaare Zameen Par, along with several television and OTT projects.

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Not many know that Shubhi was a 'Roadies' (Season 3) contestant. Two years later, she made her Bollywood debut with 'Chak De! India' where she played the role of Gunjan Lakhani. Shubhi has now quit showbiz and is part of the corporate world. She got married in 2016.

Not many know that Shubhi was a 'Roadies' (Season 3) contestant. Two years later, she made her Bollywood debut with 'Chak De! India' where she played the role of Gunjan Lakhani. Shubhi has now quit showbiz and is part of the corporate world. She got married in 2016.

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Shilpa Shukla portrayed Bindia Naik, the talented yet egoistic senior player who had rivalry with Coach Kabir Khan. Shilpa continues to balance films and streaming projects, earning recognition for her powerful, performance-driven roles.

Shilpa Shukla portrayed Bindia Naik, the talented yet egoistic senior player who had rivalry with Coach Kabir Khan. Shilpa continues to balance films and streaming projects, earning recognition for her powerful, performance-driven roles.

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Vibha Chibber played the Indian women's hockey team's assistant coach, who worked alongside Shah Rukh Khan's Coach Kabir Khan throughout the team's journey. Vibha has built an impressive career across television, films and OTT, featuring in acclaimed projects such as Aarya, Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, Black Warrant and Jigra.

Vibha Chibber played the Indian women's hockey team's assistant coach, who worked alongside Shah Rukh Khan's Coach Kabir Khan throughout the team's journey. Vibha has built an impressive career across television, films and OTT, featuring in acclaimed projects such as Aarya, Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, Black Warrant and Jigra.

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Anaitha Nair played Aliya Bose, the stylish and confident vice-captain of the Indian women's hockey team in Chak De! India. After the film, she appeared in movies like Aashayein and Force, while also working as a model and television host. In recent years, Anaitha has largely stayed away from mainstream acting.

Anaitha Nair played Aliya Bose, the stylish and confident vice-captain of the Indian women's hockey team in Chak De! India. After the film, she appeared in movies like Aashayein and Force, while also working as a model and television host. In recent years, Anaitha has largely stayed away from mainstream acting.

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