Shreyas Talpade celebrates 20 years of the film Iqbal. The movie tells the story of a deaf and mute boy who dreams of playing cricket for India. Shreyas played the lead role at age 18. He says the film changed his life and career. He got married just before shooting started and trained hard in cricket and sign language. Despite injuries on set, he completed the film with dedication. Working with actors like Naseeruddin Shah helped him a lot. The film is loved for its story about dreams, not just sports. Many viewers who saw it as children now share it with their own kids. Shreyas feels proud that Iqbal still connects with people after 20 years. (Updated 26 Aug 2025, 11:35 IST; source: link)