Bend It Like Beckham director says 9/11 had ‘massive impact’ on film’s success

The Bend It Like Beckham director said 9/11 had a ‘massive impact’ on the film’s success (Royal Mail/PA)

Director Gurinder Chadha has said Bend It Like Beckham was a “great healing moment for the world” following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in America.

The film, about a British-Indian teenage girl with a passion for football starring Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.