Real Kashmir Football Club (Season 1) is a 2025 Indian sports drama web series inspired by the incredible true story of the first professional football club from Jammu & Kashmir.
The series premiered on SonyLIV on December 8, 2025. Directed by the duo Mahesh Mathai (Bhopal Express) and Rajesh Mapuskar (Ferrari Ki Sawaari), it stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Manav Kaul in lead roles. The show is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of the Valley, moving away from typical political tropes to tell a human story of unity, sportsmanship, and “Kashmiriyat.” It features an evocative background score by the iconic band Indian Ocean.
Real Kashmir Football Club s1 Overviews
| Feature | Details |
| Series Title | Real Kashmir Football Club (Season 1) |
| Director | Rajesh Mapuskar & Mahesh Mathai |
| OTT Platform | SonyLIV |
| Release Date | December 8, 2025 |
| Lead Cast | Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Manav Kaul |
| Supporting Cast | Mu’azzam Bhat, Abhishant Rana, Anmol Thakeria Dhillon |
| Genre | Sports Drama / Biographical |
| Episodes | 8 Episodes |
| Music | Indian Ocean |
| Language | Hindi (with Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam dubs) |
Real Kashmir Football Club s1 OTT Release Date
SonyLIV – December 8, 2025
Real Kashmir Football Club s1 Storyline
The series is set in the aftermath of the devastating 2014 Kashmir floods. Sohail Mir (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub), a disillusioned journalist, decides to quit his job to bring a positive change to the lives of the frustrated youth in Srinagar. He dreams of building a world-class football club but lacks the resources.
He teams up with Shirish Kemmu (Manav Kaul), a Kashmiri Pandit businessman who has returned to his roots to start a venture. Despite their different backgrounds and the socio-political tensions surrounding them, they find common ground in their passion for the sport. Together with Mustafa Durrani (Mu’azzam Bhat), a former local star turned coach, they hold open tryouts—often using scooter headlights as floodlights. The story follows their struggle against bureaucratic hurdles, personal tragedies, and local skepticism as they assemble a team of “underdogs” to eventually compete in the national I-League.
