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17 Best Hindi Biopic Movies of All Time

Biopics are the order of the day. And in a country like India, which is replete with talent in any given field of work, biopics make for engaging mediums of entertainment, which bring forth a person’s life story to the big screen. And it goes without saying that audiences too, lap up their beloved icons’ biographical representations with great interest.

Right from sports persons to businessperson, or politicians to commoners that stare in the face of adversity, India boasts of heroic stories from all nooks and crannies. Filmmakers, too, make the most of this and bring such sagas to the big screen at every given chance. ‘Raja Harishchandra’, India’s first ever feature film, too was a biopic, which heralded a new era of filmmaking. Here’s the list of Bollywood biopic movies that piqued audiences’ interest.

17. Haseena Parkar (2017)

As if movies by the dozen on underworld mafia kingpin Dawood Ibrahim weren’t enough, filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia decided to bring to life his sister Haseena Parkar’s story too! An otherwise insipid tale, which could have been more insightful, with a detailed glimpse into the life of Mumbai’s dreaded “Aapa”, the film could have worked wonders. Shraddha Kapoor portrayed the titular character but did not breathe life into it. The film only turned out to be a dreary docu-drama instead of an exciting crime thriller.

16. Rang Rasiya (2014)

This Ketan Mehta film ruffled a lot of feathers before it finally saw the light of day! Right from the time the film on India’s celebrated 19 th century artist was released at the London Film Festival in 2008, it was eyed as Mehta’s way of bringing the painter’s licentious side to the fore. Be it Nandana Sen going full Monty in some shots or the lead pair’s intimate scenes, Rang Rasiya kept getting delayed for various reasons. But it was Ketan Mehta’s strong belief in the subject that helped in the release of the film six years later!

15. Daddy (2017)

Directed by Ashim Ahluwalia, the film starring Arjun Rampal, is based on the life of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, which brought Rampal all the rave reviews. This political crime drama highlights the man’s rise to power post his frequent run-ins with dreaded don Dawood Ibrahim back in the late 1980s and how he turns to politics to make amends. The film had a slow start at the box office but it did manage to grab quite a few eyeballs.

14. Sarbjit (2016)

This Omung Kumar directed film, starring Randeep Hooda in the title role, was based on late Indian Sarbjit Singh, a farmer from Punjab, who in an inebriated state, crosses the border to Pakistan, where he was mistaken as an Indian spy and tortured in jail. His sister Dalbir Kaur, played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, ran from pillar to post to prove his innocence but failed to save her brother. The movie received a mixed response at the box office but it was Hooda’s honest portrayal of Sarbjit that stood above everything else in the biographical drama.

13. Mary Kom (2014)

Directed by Omung Kumar, this Priyanka Chopra starrer was a successful take on the life of Indian boxing queen Mary Kom. Mom to a set of twins in real life, the Manipuri sportswoman overcame marriage pressures and gender bias to go on and win medals for the country at international dos. Pee Cee, for once, did a very fine job and managed to work her magic at the box office as the titular character, but the truth sadly remained unchanged: Priyanka earned way much more money by portraying Mary than what Mary earned all her life!

12. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

There is not one Indian that has never heard of “The Flying Sikh” 0r Milkha Singh, thanks to his international achievements and certain jokes that had been done to death at the world-class sprinter’s expense. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was instrumental in bringing the veteran athlete’s life to the big screen and Farhan Akhtar did a commendable job as the decorated Indian athlete Milkha Singh. Right from copying his mannerisms to his trademark running style, Farhan had everything spot on, which brought him laurels!

11. M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)

Based on the life of former Indian Cricket Team captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the film directed by Neeraj Pandey, did fairly well at the box office. Sushant Singh Rajput put his heart and soul into the character and managed to woo his fans as the Indian wicket keeper with Disha Patani and Kiara Advani as his leading ladies. Although the film had hit the right notes, one thing that stuck out like a sore thumb was projecting Dhoni as a ‘saint’, despite some controversies the ace cricketer’s professional front was mired in.

10. Guru (2007)

Dhirubhai’s gritty struggle and phenomenal rise got a feature-length it deserved. And unlike other biopics, ‘Guru’ does not shy away from exploring the darker shades of Dhirubhai’s personality as well as his transactions with the business and administrative world. Mani Ratnam never set out to make an eulogy out of it and stuck to his guns. He extracted fine performances from Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai but Mani’s masterstroke came in the form of Manikdas Gupta and Shyam Saxena played by Mithun Chakravarthy and Madhavan.

9. Dangal (2016)

This Aamir Khan starrer was one emotional tale of a father-daughter duo, loosely based on the life of Indian wrestling champion Mahavir Singh Phogat from Haryana and his daughters Geeta and Babita. The film portrays Aamir as the strict father, who once aspired to win a gold medal for his country but failed due to family responsibilities, and how he later materialized his dream by training his daughters in the sport. The film was a smash hit and debutantes Fatima Sana Sheikh, Sanya Malhotra, Zaira Wasim and Suhani Bhatnagar earned praises for their respective roles.

8. Zubeidaa (2001)

Karisma Kapoor, who is currently away from the arch lights, starred in this Shyam Benegal movie, where she portrayed the real life character of ill-fated actress Zubeida Begum. Written by film critic Khalid Mohamed, who also happens to be Zubeida Begum’s son, the film describes the story of the young actress, who married a Jodhpur royal for love, but at the tender age of 26, died in an airplane accident along with her husband. The movie also received a National Award for the best feature film in Hindi back in the day.

7. Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015)

Director Ketan Mehta, who loves to tell stories with a difference, narrated the tale of Dashrath Manjhi, a humble labourer from Bihar, who broke down a mountain with only a chisel and hammer and carved a path across to the other side, after he failed to provide immediate medical assistance to his wife. The heart-wrenching story of the Mountain Man, who was mocked for trying to do the unimaginable, saw Nawazuddin Siddiqui playing the lead role in all earnestness. Not only did the film work wonders at the box office, it also helped the rest of India know a man, who literally moved mountains to make the impossible possible!

6. Neerja (2016)

They say Sonam Kapoor can’t act to save her life, but with this film, she proved them wrong! Based on the life of slain model-turned-flight attendant, Neerja Bhanot, the film won many accolades and a National Award for best Hindi feature film. The movie narrates the story of the 23-year-old head Pan Am flight attendant, who with her grit and determination, foiled a terrorist hijack plan, saving some 300 lives, while sacrificing her own. The tale of a woman’s professionalism and undaunting spirit managed to move the nation to tears.

5. Shahid (2012)

Rajkummar Rao is not called an ace for nothing! With this Hansal Mehta flick, he got into the skin of assassinated human rights activist and lawyer from Mumbai, Shahid Azmi, who was shot at in his office for having defended several high-level bombing cases over a period of time in Mumbai. Shahid’s life was replete with controversy, which was ably portrayed by Rao. The film also received national recognition as did Rajkummar Rao, who earned a National Award for his sincere performance.

4. Aligarh (2015)

Adapted from the real life story of Professor Ramchandra Siras, who was the Head of the Department of Modern Indian Languages and specialized in Marathi Literature at the Aligarh Muslim University, this Hansal Mehta film was critically acclaimed for portraying the fallen academician’s life to the T. Manoj Bajpayee played Siras, whose privacy was invaded at his residence and his sexual orientation was made public and he was later alienated for being gay. The film was a riveting take on Siras’ life, which Bajpayee portrayed with aplomb.

3. The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

Right from ‘Shaheed Bhagat Singh’, which transformed Shammi Kapoor into the legendary Indian revolutionary, to Manoj Kumar, Bobby Deol, Sonu Sood and Ajay Devgn, all have played the freedom fighter on the silver screen once. India seems to be obsessed with the character and filmmakers have brought his tale to the audiences time and again. Thankfully, Bhagat Singh’s biopics have never failed at the box office and actors that have been cast as the freedom hero, too, have played their part effortlessly in all the films.

2. Paan Singh Tomar (2010)

A two-time National Award-winning movie, this Tigmanshu Dhulia directed film starred Irrfan Khan in the lead role. Adapted from the real life story of famous Chambal dacoit Paan Singh Tomar, the film follows his story, where Tomar joins the Indian Army in the late 1950s and his talent in steeplechase is discovered. Post an early retirement, Tomar resorts to becoming a dacoit, wrecking havoc in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh. The film was a critical and commercial success, which also brought Irrfan a National Award.

1. Bandit Queen (1994)

Shekhar Kapur’s unnerving masterpiece chronicles the life of Phoolan Devi; a lower caste woman sexually abused and tortured by the Thakurs against whom she vehemently revolts and ends up becoming the leader of a gang. Seema Biswas stars in the lead role and delivers a performance of a lifetime, completely humanizing Devi and portraying the angst, frustrations, rage in a way no one else could have. The film was noted for its explicit depiction of sex, violence and strong use of language and continues to be shocking in its raw, honest portrayal of a life ignored, repressed and rotten.

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Top 27 Best Biopic Movies of Bollywood You Must Watch (Updated)

Compared to every other film industry across the globe, Bollywood films are often considered far from reality. Recently Shershah released on Amazon prime, Biopic of PVC Captain Vikram Batra did something unique and real.

We have a Hero beating the hell out of more than 10 to 15 goons and if his action sequences are not enough to impress, then he is also an excellent dancer, singer, charmer, and whatnot! The actress or the Heroine, on the other hand, is most often a glamorous, beautiful young girl who can sing, dance, and sometimes is the damsel in distress waiting to be rescued.

Well, that’s how a Bollywood film is made. There’s hardly anything realistic about most Bollywood films. Yet, there are few exceptions where filmmakers try to portray realistic characters focusing on a believable story rather than just an entertainer. Such a mindset has also inspired Bollywood filmmakers to try biographical films on popular personalities.

Best Bollywood Biopic Movies of All Time

A biopic is basically a film that features the life story of a real person or a particular incident involving the person. In Bollywood, a lot of biopic films have been produced, and most often they have gone unnoticed, thanks to lack of media coverage. However, since the new millennia, things have begun to change for Bollywood. The industry has begun acknowledging some lives and their achievements as well as take it as their responsibility to tell their life story on the big screen, of course with few exceptions.

Here is the list of best Bollywood biopic movies of all time:

S hershah (2021)

Shershah is a biopic film based on the life of PVC Captain Vikram Batra, he lost his life during the Kargil war and was awarded the Param Veer Chakra by the Army. Shershah was the code name of Vikram Batra and Sidharth Malhotra lived the role of PVC awardee. The film shares the personal life of Vikram Batra, his love interest, family, and his journey towards the bravest soldier of the Army.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a sports biopic film based on the life of our own Flying Sikh, the great Milkha Singh. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is first of its kind sports biopic film in India. The film stars Farhan Akhtar in the titular role as Milkha Singh.

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)

The second on our best biopic films list is another sports biographical drama. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is based on the life of Indian Cricketer and former Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film shares some of the unknown and interesting facts about M.S. Dhoni and his life beyond his cricketing career. Sushant Singh Rajput plays M.S. Dhoni in the film alongside Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, Bhumika Chawla, and Anupam Kher in the important roles.

Also Read: Best Bollywood Movies on Cricket

Neerja (2016)

Neerja is a Hindi biographical thriller film featuring an incident in Neerja Bhanot’s life where she valiantly saves 359 of the 379 passengers during the hijack attempt of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi, Pakistan. Directed by Ram Madhvani, the film is narrated from Neerja’s point of view and also highlights the trauma faced by her family during the whole incident. Sonam Kapoor plays the titular character of Neerja Bhanot, whereas Shabana Azmi plays her mother in the film.

Mary Kom (2014)

Here’s another sports biopic film making to our list of best biopic movies of all time. Mary Kom, as the title suggests, is based on the life of former Indian Olympic boxer Mary Kom. Directed by Omung Kumar, the film features Priyanka Chopra in the titular role of Mary Kom. The film depicts Mary Kom’s life and the struggles she faced while pursuing her passion to become a boxer and represent India at an international level.

The Dirty Picture (2011)

The Dirty Picture is not officially a biopic but it certainly resembles the life of South Indian actress Silk Smitha, popular for her erotic roles. Directed by Milan Luthria, the film actually highlights the life of Silk, played by Vidya Balan, and her journey to stardom as well as her eventual death. Alongside Vidya Balan, the film also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi, and Tushaar Kapoor.

Paan Singh Tomar (2012)

Paan Singh Tomar can also be listed under the sports biopic films on this best biopic films list. However, Paan Singh Tomar features a terrible ending compared to the other films as this movie features the life of athlete turned bandit Paan Singh Tomar. Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, the film features Irrfan Khan in the titular role. The film depicts the story of a Gold medallist soldier from the Indian army at Indian National Games, who becomes a renowned bandit in the Chambal Valley.

Bandit Queen (1994)

Bandit Queen is another film based on a famous Indian bandit named Phoolan Devi. Directed by Shekhar Kapur, the film depicts the life and atrocities faced by Phoolan Devi where she was gang raped and abused by policemen and other men from the upper caste. The film is about her vow for revenge and her transition from Phoolan Devi to Bandit Queen. The film stars Seema Biswas in the titular character.

Dangal (2016)

Dangal is a 2016 sports biopic film featuring the life of Phogat sisters. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film tells the real life story of Phogat family and Mahavir Singh Phogat’s quest to train his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to win a Gold medal at the world stage. The film stars Aamir Khan as Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004)

Till now, the list of best biopic films is highly dominated by sports biopic films and it’s time for a change. Here is Shyam Benegal’s 2004 war film Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero, which is, of course, a biographical film about Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The film features Sachin Khedekar in the titular character and depicts the life of Netaji in Nazi Germany (1941-1943) as well as Japanese-occupied Asia (1943-1945) which eventually lead to the formation of Azad Hind Fauj.

Also Read: Best Movies about Indian History

Sarabjit (2016)

Directed by Omung Kumar, here’s yet another biographical film based on the life of an Indian prisoner facing a death sentence in Pakistan and his quest for justice. The film features Randeep Hooda as Sarabjit, whereas Aishwarya Rai plays his sister Dalbir Kaur. The film mainly focuses on the journey of Dalbir Kaur seeking justice for her brother and her 22 years quest to bring Sarabjit back to India.

Sardar (1993)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the Iron Man of India, is an unsung hero of India’s freedom struggle. His legacy is often overshadowed by the greatness of Mahatma Gandhi and the charisma of Jawaharlal Nehru. When Ketan Mehta directed the 1993 film Sardar featuring Paresh Rawal in the titular character, the world came to know a lot about this great legendary freedom fighter and his efforts to build an independent India.

Shahid (2013)

Shahid is a 2013 biographical film based on the life of human rights activist and lawyer Shahid Azmi, who was eventually assassinated in Mumbai in 2010. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the film features Rajkumar Rao in the titular character. The real life Shahid Azmi also defended the 2004 film Black Friday while it was struggling for a release against the Censor Board and that act influenced Anurag Kashyap to make a film about his life.

Rang Rasiya (2008)

Well, a lot of films in the list of best biopic movies are either based on sports, freedom struggle, and others. Hence, for a change, here is the 2008 historical film Rang Rasiya which is based on the life of Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma. Directed by Ketan Mehta, the film features Randeep Hooda as Raja Ravi Varma, whereas Nandana Sen plays his love interest Sugandha.

Aligarh (2016)

Directed by Hansal Mehta, Aligarh is a biographical drama that attracted a lot of controversies last year. The film starring Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role as Prof. Ramchandra Siras is primarily about homosexuality and the prejudice it suffers on moral grounds. The film also features Rajkumar Rao in a pivotal role.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

The popularity of Bhagat Singh, one of India’s prominent freedom fighters, can be anticipated by the mere fact that there was 3 biographical film released in the same year featuring his life. Well, we chose the best one of the lot starring Ajay Devgn as Bhagat Singh. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film chronicles the life of the legendary freedom fighter who sacrificed his life for Indian Independence.

Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015)

While most of the biopic films are based on legends, here’s a 2015 biographical film Manjhi: The Mountain Man which is about an ordinary villager who became a legend. Directed by Ketan Mehta, the film is based on the life of Dashrath Manjhi, popularly known as Mountain Man because he carved a path by cutting through a mountain with two simple tools: a hammer and a chisel. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the titular character in the film and Radhika Apte plays his wife.

Gandhi, My Father (2007)

A lot of films have been made about Mahatma Gandhi and his Satyagrahas to free India. However, very less is known about his personal life. Gandhi, My Father is a 2007 biographical film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi’s son Hiralal Gandhi. Directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, the film features Akshaye Khanna as Gandhi’s son and Darshan Jariwala plays Mahatma Gandhi.

Budhia Singh – Born to Run (2016)

Budhia Singh – Born to Run is another sports biographical film on our list of best biopic movies of all time. Directed by Soumendra Padhi, the film tells the story of the world’s youngest marathon runner, Budhia Singh. By the age of 5, he had already run 48 marathons. The film features Manoj Bajpayee as Budhia’s coach, whereas Mayur Patole plays the titular character.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was a revolutionary Indian leader who fought against social discrimination against the Dalits and also worked for the rights of women and labor. In the year 2000, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Government of Maharashtra decided to give him a film tribute and funded the project titled Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Directed by Jabbar Patel, the film features Malayalam actor Mammootty in the titular character.

Main Aur Charles (2015)

Charles Shobraj was a notorious serial killer India had ever seen and hence his life became a great plot for a film. Director Prawaal Raman grabbed the opportunity and made Main Aur Charles, a 2015 film inspired by true events of the life of Charles Shobraj from the perspective of Indian cop Amod Kanth, who handles his case. The film stars Randeep Hooda in the titular character, whereas Adil Hussain plays the cop

Guru (2007)

Guru is touted as a film based on the life of India’s renowned business magnate and the founder of Reliance Industries Dhirubhai Ambani. Despite not being a biographical film, we listed Guru on the list of best biopic movies is because of its impact on the mass. For the people, Guru is a biographical film based on Dhirubhai Ambani’s life and struggle to build the trust and business called Reliance. The film is directed by Mani Ratnam and features the real-life couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the lead pair in the film.

The Making of Mahatma (1996)

Directed by Shyam Benegal, The Making of Mahatma is one of the many films based on Mahatma Gandhi. The film is an Indian-South African collaboration and portrays the early life of Mahatma Gandhi and his 21 years of struggle in South Africa fighting against racism.

Shaheed Udham Singh (2000)

The massacre of Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar is even today considered as one of the brutal massacres in the world history. To avenge the lives of 1000s of innocent men and women, Shaheed Udham Singh spent his whole life to punish the British Lieutenant, Michael O’Dwyer, who ordered the massacre and eventually killed him. The 2000 film Shaheed Udham Singh is a biographical movie based on the life of this unforgettable revolutionary India has ever produced. The film features Raj Babbar in the titular character.

Poorna (2017)

Directed by Rahul Bose, Poorna is a biographical adventure film about Malavath Poorna, the youngest girl ever to climb Mt. Everest. The film even stars Rahul Bose as Dr. R.S. Praveen Kumar, who recognizes the talent of this young girl and helps him get the right direction to reach the summit of Mt. Everest.

Gour Hari Dastaan (2015)

Another film based on an Indian freedom fighter is the 2015 film Gour Hari Dastan. Directed by Anant Mahadevan, the film is based on the life of an Odisha freedom fighter Gour Hari Das. The film stars Vinay Pathak as Gour Hari Das, whereas Konkana Sen Sharma plays Lakshmi Das.

Few Regional Biopic Films

Well, there are not many regional biographical films made in India. However, there were a few exceptions.

Here’s a list of best biopic movies from regional cinema:

Ramanujan (2014) – A Tamil Film

There was a lot of criticism when Hollywood made a biographical film about Srinivasan Ramanujan and Bollywood didn’t. Well, if you consider the 2014 Tamil film Ramanujan, then India did acknowledge the works of this globally renowned mathematician. Directed by Gnana Rajasekaran, the film features Abhinay Vaddi in the titular character. The film is an Indo-British collaboration and was shot in Tamil and English simultaneously.

Harishchandrachi Factory (2009) – A Marathi Film

Everyone knows that the 1913 film Raja Harishchandra directed by Dadasaheb Phalke was the first Indian feature film and led to the birth of the world’s largest cinema industry comprising of so many different industries within. Harishchandrachi Factor, a 2009 Marathi film, depicts the story of the struggles faced by the legendary filmmaker and father of Indian cinema while making India’s first feature film.

Celluloid (2013) – A Malayalam Film

Celluloid is a 2013 Malayalam biopic film based on the life of Father of Malayalam Cinema, J.C. Daniel. The film basically features the early life of J.C. Daniel and his journey to produce the first Malayalam film Vigathakumaran. The film also sheds some light on the story of Vigathakumaran’s heroine P.K. Rosie. Directed by Kamal, the film features Prithviraj in the lead roles as J.C. Daniel.

Ek Albela (2016) – A Marathi Film

There are few yesteryear actors who are forgotten but their legacy is still intact. Bhagwan Dada is one of those unknown names in Bollywood, who is known to be the original creator of the popular Amitabh Bachchan dance step. As a tribute to the veteran actor, filmmaker Shekhar Sartandel made the 2016 Marathi film Ek Albela featuring Mangesh Desai as Bhagwan Dada. The film also features Vidya Balan in a cameo appearance as Geeta Bali.

Moner Manush (2010) – A Bengali Film

Moner Manush is a 2010 biographical musical drama featuring the life of Lalon, a spiritual leader, folk singer, and poet of Bengal in the 19 th century. Directed by Goutam Ghose, the film is a joint venture between India and Bangladesh. The film stars Prosenjit in the lead role as Lalan Fakir, whereas Paoli Dam plays the female lead and the disciple of Lalan.

We are waiting for the Upcoming biopic film on Sam Manekshaw’s life Sam Bahadur.

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Top 10 Best Biopic Movies of Bollywood

Indian Cinema is progressing with each passing day and biopics are surely adding more colour to its growth. Biopics not only take us through the lives of well-known heroes but also teach us, inspire us and motivate us in many ways. Indian audiences now have also become more specific in their approach when it comes to watching movies. And every time biographical films or biopics have triumphed the box-office. So, check out the top 10 best biopic movies of Bollywood.

1. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story  (2016) is an Indian biographical sports film written and directed by Neeraj Pandey. It is based on the life of former Test, ODI and T20I captain of the Indian national cricket team,  Mahendra Singh Dhoni . The film stars  Sushant Singh Rajput  along with  Disha Patani ,  Kiara Advani , and  Anupam Kher .

Plot: Ranchi lad M.S. Dhoni aspires to play cricket for India. Though he initially tries to please his father by taking up a job with the Indian Railways, he ultimately decides to chase his dreams.

2. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag  (2013) Indian biographical sports drama film directed by  Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra . The story is based on the life of  Milkha Singh , an Indian athlete who was a national champion runner and an Olympian. It stars  Farhan Akhtar  in the lead role with Pavan Malhotra and Art Malik in supporting roles and  Sonam Kapoor  in a cameo.

Plot: Milkha Singh or the ‘Flying Sikh’ overcomes many agonizing obstacles to become a world champion, Olympian and one of India’s most iconic athletes.

Neerja  (2016) is an Indian Hindi-language biographical thriller film based on the life of a 22-year-old Neerja Bhanot directed by Ram Madhvani. The film features Sonam Kapoor as the title character, with  Shabana Azmi , Yogendra Tiku and  Shekhar Ravjiani  in supporting roles.

Plot: Neerja, a flight attendant, boards Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. When the flight is hijacked by terrorists, Neerja does all she can to stall the terrorists from attacking the passengers on board.

4. Mary Kom

Mary Kom  (2014) is an Indian biographical sports film directed by Omung Kumar. The film stars  Priyanka Chopra in the lead role of the eponymous boxer, with  Darshan Kumar  and Sunil Thapa in supporting roles. The film depicts Chungneijang Mery Kom Hmangte’s (Mary Kom) journey of becoming a boxer to her victory at the 2008 World Boxing Championships in Ningbo.

Plot: When Mary Kom encounters a renowned coach in a boxing gym, she shares her boxing aspirations with him and convinces him to teach her. Despite her father’s disapproval, she follows her passion.

Sarbjit  (2016)is an Indian biographical drama film directed by Omung Kumar based on the life of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian man who was sentenced to death by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The film features  Aishwarya Rai and Randeep Hooda  while  Richa Chadda  and Darshan Kumar play supporting roles.

Plot: A woman fights for 23 years to clear her brother’s name after he is posthumously accused of terrorism.

6. The Dirty Picture

The Dirty Picture  (2011) is an Indian biographical musical drama film directed by  Milan Luthria which was inspired by the life of Silk Smitha, a South Indian actress noted for her erotic roles. Vidya Balan , Naseeruddin Shah ,  Tusshar Kapoor  and  Emraan Hashmi  played lead roles.

Plot: Reshma begins her journey as an extra in movies and gradually turns into a successful actress of the early eighties. She comes to be known as ‘Silk’ and infidelities become a part of her life.

7. Paan Singh Tomar

Paan Singh Tomar  (2012) is an Indian biographical film directed by  Tigmanshu Dhulia , based on the true story of the athlete of the same name. Irrfan Khan  plays the title role, with  Mahie Gill ,  Vipin Sharma  and  Nawazuddin Siddiqui  in the supporting cast.

Plot: Paan Singh Tomar, an athlete, wins gold medals at the Indian National Games seven times in a row. He is forced to become a dacoit when his mother is murdered and the police don’t take any action.

8.  Manjhi – The Mountain Man

Manjhi – The Mountain Man  (2015) is an Indian biographical film directed by Ketan Mehta, based on the life of Dashrath Manjhi. Nawazuddin Siddiqui enacted the role of Dashrath Manjhi along with Radhika Apte .

Plot: After his wife passes away trying to cross a mountain, Manjhi, out of sheer rage, sets out on a quest to carve a road through the treacherous mountain.

9. Haseena Parkar

Haseena Parkar  is an Indian biographical crime film directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The film is based on  Dawood Ibrahim ‘s sister Haseena Parkar . The film marks  Shraddha Kapoor ‘s first female protagonist venture along with Siddhanth Kapoor and  Ankur Bhatia as supporting cast.

Plot: This is the story of the slightly-less-notorious sister of a notorious gangster.

Shahid  (2013) is an Indian Hindi biographical film directed by Hansal Mehta. It is based on the life of lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi. The film casts  Rajkummar Rao as Shahid Azmi.

Plot: Shahid Azmi becomes an unlikely champion of human rights, particularly for India’s Muslim minority.

15 Best Bollywood biopic films

By Yash Singh

Bollywood filmmakers have been telling the inspiring stories of real life characters.  Generally, a biographical film features the life story of a real person or it focuses on the incident that involves that person. So here is a list of ten best biographical films from Bollywood.

1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag – Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film is based on the life of former sprinter Milkha Singh. Farhan Akhtar plays the title role in it and gets into the skin of the Flying Sikh, with his accent, mannerism and body language, completely transforming in the role. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning the National Award for Best Popular Film.

11.Sardar – This 1993 film directed by Ketan Mehta is based on the life of barrister and politician Vallabhai Patel, famously known as Sardar Patel. Paresh Rawal plays the titular role in the film which was written by noted playwright Vijay Tendulkar. It won the National Award for Best Film on National Integration.

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Delve into our carefully curated assortment of top Bollywood movies based on true stories. Whether you're into drama, war, or thrillers, our list caters to various cinematic preferences!

10 Hindi movies based on true stories that you must watch

Few things tug at the audience's emotions as effectively as real-life stories. The cinematic depiction of actual events has proven to be a winning formula in the film industry. Whether it's biopics, historical dramas, or tales of crime and war, Bollywood boasts a plethora of outstanding movies catering to diverse tastes. Below is a compilation of some of the finest Bollywood movies based on true stories that deserve a spot on your must-watch list.

1. The Sky Is Pink (2019)

• Running Time: 2 hours 33 min
• IMDB Rating:  7.6/10
• Movie Genre: Melodrama / Romance
• Movie Star Cast: Priyanka Chopra , Farhan Akhtar , Zaira Wasim, Rohit Suresh Saraf
• Director: Shonali Bose
• Writer: Juhi Chaturvedi, Shonali Bose
• Year of release: 2015
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix

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2. No One Killed Jessica (2011) 

• Running Time: 2 hours 16 min
• IMDB Rating:  7.2 / 10
• Movie Genre: Thriller/ Crime
• Movie Star Cast: Vidya Balan, Rani Mukerji, Neil Bhoopalam
• Director: Raj Kumar Gupta
• Writer: Rajat Aroraa
• Year of release: 2011

No movie captures tension and suspense quite like No One Killed Jessica . The challenge of proving that a girl has been shot intensifies when faced with a dozen eyewitnesses, particularly when the perpetrator is the son of an influential politician. The film skillfully conveys the family's overwhelming helplessness, immersing the audience in the palpable struggle for justice. Starring Rani Mukerji and Vidya Balan , this cinematic masterpiece delves into the real-life tragedy of Jessica Lal's murder. A powerful and iconic Bollywood movie, it leaves an enduring impact, showcasing the profound storytelling that defines the best in the genre.

3. Gully Boy (2019)

• Running Time: 2 hours 28 min
• IMDB Rating: 7.9 /10
• Movie Genre: Musical / Romance
• Movie Star Cast: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt , Siddhant Chaturvedi , Vijay Varma, Kalki Koechlin
• Director: Zoya Akhtar
• Writer: Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar
• Year of release: 2019
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime

Gully Boy stands as one of the high-rated Bollywood movies, portraying the lives of Naezy and Divine. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film, featuring Ranveer Singh as Murad Sheikh, a young talent from Dharavi, received both critical acclaim and commercial success, making it a noteworthy entry in our list of the best movies based on true stories. 

4. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)

• Running Time: 2 hours 18 min
• IMDB Rating:  8.2 /10
• Movie Genre: Action / War
• Movie Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal , Mohit Raina, Kirti Kulhari
• Director: Aditya Dhar
• Writer: Aditya Dhar
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Zee5 

Uri: The Surgical Strike presents a dramatized retelling of the actual events surrounding India's response to the 2016 Uri attacks. The film, recognized with multiple National Film Awards, received acclaim for the exceptional performances of its cast, including Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam . Definitely one of the best Hindi movies based on true stories!

5. Neerja (2016)

• Running Time: 2 hours 2 min
• Movie Genre: Thriller / Drama
• Movie Star Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi , Shekhar Ravjiani , Jim Sarbh
• Director:  Ram Madhvani
• Writer: Saiwyn Quadras
• Year of release: 2016
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Disney+Hotstar

Neerja is one of the best biopic movies in Hindi. It narrates the courageous tale of Neerja Bhanot, a fearless flight attendant who sacrificed her life to safeguard passengers during the 1986 Pan American flight hijacking. This gripping and emotionally charged movie showcases one of actress Sonam Kapoor 's most outstanding performances in the lead role.

6. Super 30 (2019)

• Running Time: 2 hours 42 min
• IMDB Rating:  7.9/10
• Movie Genre: Drama
• Movie Star Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur , Pankaj Tripathi , Amit Sadh
• Director: Vikas Bahl
• Writer: Sanjeev Dutta

The film Super 30 recounts the inspiring story of tutor Anand Kumar, who, through his Super 30 program, successfully guided underprivileged students to clear the JEE exams. Starring Hrithik Roshan , the movie presents Anand Kumar's journey in a Bollywood-style narrative, adding a touch of drama to the compelling tale of educational empowerment. Undoubtedly, it stands as one of those popular Bollywood movies that can be enjoyed on any given day.

7. Airlift (2016)

• Running Time: 2 hours 5 min
• IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
• Movie Genre: War / Thriller
• Movie Star Cast: Akshay Kumar , Nimrat Kaur , Kumud Mishra, Purab Kohli
• Director: Raja Krishna Menon
• Writer : Raja Krishna Menon, Suresh Nair, Ritesh Shah, Rahul Nangia
• Year of release: 2014
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: YouTube

Airlift stands out as one of the most compelling true movies brought to life on the silver screen, depicting the 1990 evacuation of Indians residing in Kuwait following Iraq's invasion. In this gripping film, Akshay Kumar takes on the role of a prosperous businessman whose life takes an unexpected turn in the wake of the invasion. The story unfolds as he endeavors to safeguard his family and fellow countrymen until they successfully reach the safety of India.

8. Chhapaak (2020)

• Running Time: 2 hours
• IMDB Rating: 5.4 /10
• Movie Genre: Drama / Biography
• Movie Star Cast: Deepika Padukone , Vikrant Massey
• Director: Meghna Gulzar
• Writer : Atika Chohan, Meghna Gulzar
• Year of release: 2020

Chhapaak is one of those impactful based-on-real-story movies. This biographical film unfolds the narrative of Laxmi Agarwal, an acid attack survivor, and her determined mission to rehabilitate and seek justice for countless others who have endured similar brutal attacks. Deepika Padukone's compelling performance in this emotional movie brings to light the harsh realities faced by acid attack survivors in society.

9. Talvar (2015)

• Running Time: 2 hours 12 min
• IMDB Rating: 8.1 /10
• Movie Genre: Thriller / Crime
• Movie Star Cast: Irrfan Khan , Konkona Sen Sharma , Tabu , Neeraj Kabi, Gajraj Rao
• Writer : Vishal Bhardwaj
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix / Disney+Hotstar

In 2008, the nation was profoundly affected by the shocking double murder case of a teenage girl named Arushi and her domestic help. The accused? Arushi's parents! However, the question lingers: were they truly guilty? Talvar adeptly captures the tension enveloping the case, skillfully portraying the emotions of every person involved and keeping the audience in suspense with its narrative twists. Undoubtedly, it stands out as one of the finest real-life-based movies in Bollywood.

10. Kesari (2019)

• Running Time: 2 hours 30 min
• IMDB Rating: 7.4 /10
• Movie Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra
• Director: Anurag Singh
• Writer : Anurag Singh, Girish Kohli

Kesari secures its place among the top ten Bollywood movies based on true stories, centering on the legendary Battle of Saragarhi in 1897. This epic tale unfolds as 21 Sikh warriors, led by Akshay Kumar's character, display extraordinary valor in the face of a massive Pashtun invasion numbering 10,000. The film received widespread acclaim for its compelling narrative and stellar performances, striking a chord with audiences' patriotic sentiments.

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Bollywood has had a long-standing affair with biopics, and the success of movies based on real people and events proves that this mantra works rather well. In fact, there are a lot of interesting biopics lined up for release in the following months such as Ranveer Singh’s ’83 , Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan , Vidya Balan’s Shakuntala Devi and Janhvi Kapoor’s Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl to name a few. While there’s still some time before these movies hit the cinemas or OTT platforms, you can, in the meanwhile, pick from the following binge-worthy Bollywood biopics that are available on Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV.

10 best Bollywood biopics on Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV

1. sanju – netflix.

Sanjay Dutt has lived quite a controversial life. And actor Ranbir Kapoor, with direction from Rajkumar Hirani, breathed life into his biopic titled, well, Sanju ; the movie went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. At the time of the film’s release, the makers shared a video showcasing Ranbir’s transformation, both physical and with the help of prosthetics and makeup, for the role: Ranbir Kapoor looked so convincing that after one point he started looking more like Sanjay Dutt and less like himself. The movie features an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal (as Sunil Dutt), Manisha Koirala (Nargis Dutt), Vicky Kaushal (as Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal Kapasi), Dia Mirza (as Manyata Dutt), Sonam Kapoor (as Ruby), Anushka Sharma, Jim Sarbh and Boman Irani among others.

2. NEERJA – DISNEY+HOTSTAR

The film is based on the life of Neerja Bhanot, the courageous flight attendant who was posthumously honoured with the Ashok Chakra, for sacrificing her life while saving the passengers on board a flight that was hijacked by terrorists in 1986. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s performance earned her a Special Mention at the 64 th National Film Awards. The movie also won a National Award for Best Feature Film. Directed by Ram Madhvani, the film also features Shabana Azmi, Jim Sarbh, Yogendra Tiku, Ali Baldiwala, Vikrant Singta and Abrar Zahoor among others.

3. MS DHONI: THE UNTOLD STORY – DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Directed by Neeraj Pandey, this sports biopic highlights the journey of MS Dhoni, starting from the days when he was a ticket collector to becoming one of the most celebrated cricketers of his time. The film that also features Disha Patani, Kiara Advani and Anupam Kher went on to become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2016. Sushant Singh Rajput who stepped into the shoes of “Captain Cool” of the Indian national cricket team was highly praised for his performance. According to former cricketer Kiran More, who also trained Sushant for the role, the actor practised regularly for nine months and even mastered Dhoni’s helicopter shot.          

4. BHAAG MILKHA BHAAG – DISNEY+HOTSTAR

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film is a sports biopic that narrates the journey of former sprinter Milkha Singh, his early life in the army and how he fought all odds to become “The Flying Sikh”. The movie features Farhan Akhtar as Milkha Singh; and when the actor and former athlete met for the first time for the film, the latter challenged the actor to a race. Milkha Singh even presented the shoes he wore during the Rome Olympic to Farhan at the time of the shoot (as per IMDb). The film also stars Sonam Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Pavan Malhotra, Prakash Raj, Rebecca Breeds and Yograj Singh.

5. THE ACCIDENTAL PRIME MINISTER – ZEE5

Starring Anupam Kher and Akshaye Khanna in prominent roles, this biopic is based on the 2014 controversial book written by Sanjaya Baru titled The Accidental Prime Minister: The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh . Sanjaya Baru is an Indian policy analyst who served as the media advisor to the former prime minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, during his tenure from 2004 to 2014. Directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, the film stirred a lot of controversy at the time of its release and was, reportedly, accused of misrepresenting the internal politics of Congress party.   

6. MANJHI: THE MOUNTAIN MAN – NETFLIX

Directed by Ketan Mehta, this biopic revolves around Dashrath Manjhi, an ordinary man who sets out on an extraordinary mission with a hammer and a chisel being his choice of weaponry. The film is an ode to his decades (22 years to be precise) of back-breaking labour and determination to carve a road that would go on to connect his village to the nearest town. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the role of Dashrath Manjhi, also known as the “Mountain Man”, and Radhika Apte plays his wife Phaguniya.

7. SHAHID – SONYLIV

Based on the life of Shahid Azmi, a human rights activist and lawyer, both Rajkummar Rao and Hansal Mehta won National Film Awards for Best Actor and Best Director, respectively, for this gritty movie. Rajkummar Rao plays Shahid Azmi, a lawyer who gets into trouble and starts receiving death threats for fighting cases for people wrongly charged under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). The film also features Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kay Kay Menon, Shalini Vatsa and Prabhleen Sandhu to name a few.

8. SUPER 30 – DISNEY+ HOTSTAR

Super 30 is a biographical drama film starring Hrithik Roshan as Anand Kumar, a genius mathematician from Patna, who is widely known for his educational program called Super 30. Under this annual programme, he picks 30 deserving students from economically weaker sections and coaches them to crack IIT-JEE, the entrance exam for the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology. Directed by Vikas Bahl, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Virendra Saxena, Pankaj Tripathi, Mrunal Thakur, Rajesh Sharma and Aditya Srivastav among others.  

9. SOORMA – NETFLIX

Diljit Dosanjh plays ace hockey player and former captain of the Indian Hockey team Sandeep Singh who made a miraculous comeback after surviving a near-death experience that left him wheelchair-bound. Directed by Shaad Ali, the movie also features Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi. Interestingly, the song “Flicker Singh” is kind of a tribute to the man who’s known as one of the most dangerous drag-flickers of his time.  

10. THACKERAY – NETFLIX

Directed by Abhijit Panse, the film chronicles the journey of Balasaheb Thackeray from a cartoonist to a powerful political leader who founded Shiv Sena. Nawazuddin Siddiqui features in the titular role alongside Amrita Rao who plays his wife. The film also features Prakash Belawadi, Sanjay Narvekar, Nikhil Mahajan, Rajesh Khera and Vineet Sharma in supporting roles. Thackeray opened to mixed reviews, however, Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s performance and his body language were unanimously praised by fans and critics.

Featuring: Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Rawal, Anushka Sharma

Release date: 2019

Platform: Netflix

This film is based on the life of Pan Am head purser Neerja Bhanot, who died saving the lives of passengers when the flight was hijacked by terrorists. In reality, posthumously, Bhanot became the youngest recipient of the Ashok Chakra Award. In the movie world, not only did the film win two National Awards, it even earned Sonam Kapoor a special mention at the ceremony. 

Featuring: Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Yogendra Tiku, Shekhar Ravjiani, Jim Sarbh

Director: Ram Madhvani

Even if Captain Cool isn’t your favourite sportsman, this film will give you a detailed account about his origins. Right from his school days to his time being a ticket collector and then finally representing the country on a global platform.

Featuring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, Anupam Kher

Release Date: Neeraj Pandey

Featuring: Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Pavan Malhotra, Divya Dutta

Release Date: 2013

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Featuring: Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, Suzanne Bernert

Release Date: 2019

Platform: ZEE5

Featuring: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte

Release Date: 2015

Featuring: Rajkummar Rao, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Baljinder Kaur

Release date: 2012

Platform: Sony LIV

Featuring: Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur, Virendra Saxena, Pankaj Tripathi and Aditya Shrivastava

Release Date: July 12, 2019

Platform: Hotstar

Featuring: Diljit Dosanjh, Taapsee Pannu, Angad Bedi

Release Date: 2018

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1. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)

Not Rated | 135 min | Action, Biography, Drama

Tanhaji Malusare, a military chieftain in the army of the Maratha king Shivaji, leads the charge to capture the strategically important Kondhana fort guarded by the army of the fierce Rajput chieftain Udaybhan Rathod.

Director: Om Raut | Stars: Ajay Devgn , Saif Ali Khan , Sharad Kelkar , Kajol

Votes: 35,950

2. Kesari (2019)

Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Drama, History

Based on an incredible true story of the Battle of Saragarhi in which an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897.

Director: Anurag Singh | Stars: Akshay Kumar , Parineeti Chopra , Suvinder Vicky , Vansh Bhardwaj

Votes: 22,205

3. The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

Not Rated | 155 min | Action, Biography, Drama

The story of a young revolutionary who raised an armed resistance against the British rule in India.

Director: Rajkumar Santoshi | Stars: Ajay Devgn , Sushant Singh , D. Santosh , Akhilendra Mishra

Votes: 17,248

4. Border (I) (1997)

Not Rated | 176 min | Action, Drama, History

In 1971, along the border region of Longewala, a small battalion of Indian soldiers goes up against a large Pakistani strike force.

Director: J.P. Dutta | Stars: Sunny Deol , Suniel Shetty , Akshaye Khanna , Jackie Shroff

Votes: 17,627

5. Airlift (2016)

Not Rated | 130 min | Action, Drama, History

When Iraq invades Kuwait in August 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.

Director: Raja Menon | Stars: Akshay Kumar , Nimrat Kaur , Kumud Mishra , Prakash Belawadi

Votes: 58,717

6. Pad Man (2018)

PG-13 | 140 min | Comedy, Drama

Upon realizing the extent to which women are affected by their menses, a man sets out to create a sanitary pad machine and to provide inexpensive sanitary pads to the women of rural India.

Director: R. Balki | Stars: Akshay Kumar , Radhika Apte , Sonam Kapoor , Jyoti Subhash

Votes: 28,907 | Gross: $1.66M

7. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)

Not Rated | 138 min | Action, Drama, History

Indian army special forces execute a covert operation, avenging the killing of fellow army men at their base by a terrorist group.

Director: Aditya Dhar | Stars: Vicky Kaushal , Paresh Rawal , Mohit Raina , Yami Gautam

Votes: 71,912 | Gross: $4.19M

8. Romeo Akbar Walter (2019)

Not Rated | 141 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Prior to the India-Pakistan war of 1971, an Indian banker is recruited by the Research and Analysis Wing for a covert operation deep inside Pakistan.

Director: Robbie Grewal | Stars: John Abraham , Jackie Shroff , Sikandar Kher , Mouni Roy

Votes: 6,240 | Gross: $0.24M

9. Super 30 (2019)

Not Rated | 154 min | Biography, Drama

Based on the life of Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar who runs the famed Super 30 program for IIT aspirants in Patna.

Director: Vikas Bahl | Stars: Hrithik Roshan , Mrunal Thakur , Nandish Singh Sandhu , Veerendra Saxena

Votes: 36,779 | Gross: $2.27M

10. Batla House (2019)

Not Rated | 146 min | Action, Crime, Drama

In 2008, a violent shootout with terror suspects leaves one police officer struggling to hunt down the fugitives and justify the police action.

Director: Nikkhil Advani | Stars: Mrunal Thakur , John Abraham , Ravi Kishan , Nora Fatehi

Votes: 12,534 | Gross: $0.49M

11. The Tashkent Files (2019)

Not Rated | 134 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Revolves around the mysterious death of India's 2nd Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri and attempts to uncover if he had actually died a natural death, or, as alleged, was assassinated.

Director: Vivek Agnihotri | Stars: Shweta Basu Prasad , Mithun Chakraborty , Naseeruddin Shah , Pankaj Tripathi

Votes: 35,911

12. The Kashmir Files (2022)

Not Rated | 170 min | Drama

A heart-wrenching tale that captures the pain, suffering, and struggle of the Kashmiri Pandit community in 1990 and leads Krishna, a young college student, to set out on a quest to uncover the truth.

Director: Vivek Agnihotri | Stars: Mithun Chakraborty , Anupam Kher , Darshan Kumaar , Pallavi Joshi

Votes: 573,373

13. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)

Not Rated | 184 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

The untold story of Mahendra Singh Dhoni 's journey from ticket collector to trophy collector - the world-cup-winning captain of the Indian Cricket Team.

Directors: Mathur Goswami , Neeraj Pandey | Stars: Sushant Singh Rajput , Kiara Advani , Anupam Kher , Disha Patani

Votes: 67,813 | Gross: $1.78M

14. Neerja (2016)

Not Rated | 122 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller

The story of courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986 when it was hijacked by a terrorist organization.

Director: Ram Madhvani | Stars: Sonam Kapoor , Shabana Azmi , Yogendra Tikku , Abrar Zahoor

Votes: 23,720 | Gross: $1.54M

15. Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran (2018)

Not Rated | 129 min | Action, Drama, History

Ashwat Raina and his teammates arrive in Pokhran to re-conduct a confidential nuclear test, where they face challenges from the American Lacrosse satellite and local spies.

Director: Abhishek Sharma | Stars: John Abraham , Boman Irani , Diana Penty , Anuja Sathe

Votes: 25,184

16. Raid (2018)

Not Rated | 122 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A fearless income tax officer raids the mansion of the most powerful man in Lucknow after someone mysteriously draws his attention towards the evidence.

Director: Raj Kumar Gupta | Stars: Ajay Devgn , Ileana D'Cruz , Saurabh Shukla , Amit Sial

Votes: 18,923 | Gross: $1.01M

17. The Ghazi Attack (2017)

Not Rated | 116 min | Action, Thriller, War

A Pakistani submarine, Ghazi plans to secretly attack Vizag port. For doing so, it has to get past Indian submarine S21.

Director: Sankalp Reddy | Stars: Rana Daggubati , Kay Kay Menon , Atul Kulkarni , Om Puri

Votes: 14,495

18. Gold (I) (2018)

Not Rated | 151 min | Drama, History, Sport

The journey of a man who was instrumental in making India win its first Olympic gold medal as a free nation.

Director: Reema Kagti | Stars: Krishan Tandon , Hubertus Geller , Siddharth Kher , Sheldon Redden

Votes: 14,711

19. Soorma (2018)

PG-13 | 131 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Soorma is the story of the triumph of the human spirit, about a player, who made headlines for his miraculous comeback after facing a near death experience through sheer determination, hard work and unrelenting passion for the sport.

Director: Shaad Ali | Stars: Diljit Dosanjh , Taapsee Pannu , Angad Bedi , Vijay Raaz

Votes: 5,562 | Gross: $0.39M

20. LOC: Kargil (2003)

Not Rated | 255 min | Action, Drama, History

Based on the real story during Kargil war fought between India and Pakistan in 1999.

Director: J.P. Dutta | Stars: Sanjay Dutt , Ajay Devgn , Saif Ali Khan , Suniel Shetty

Votes: 3,396

21. The Attacks of 26/11 (2013)

Not Rated | 116 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The real story of ten terrorists, who sail to Mumbai and wage war on the populace for the next 72 hours.

Director: Ram Gopal Varma | Stars: Nana Patekar , Atul Kulkarni , Sanjeev Jaiswal , Rahaao

Votes: 5,498 | Gross: $0.25M

22. 1971 (2007)

PG-13 | 136 min | Action, Drama, War

Based on true facts, the film revolves around 6 brave soldiers who escape from the clutches of the Pakistan Army and risk death with honour and courage with sacrifice towards their journey home.

Director: Amrit Sagar | Stars: Manoj Bajpayee , Ravi Kishan , Deepak Dobriyal , Kumud Mishra

Votes: 2,711

23. Chittagong (2012)

Not Rated | 105 min | Action, Drama, War

School kids organize an armed revolt in the 1930s in British occupied Chittagong. There are casualties on both sides. Later, one of those kids successfully leads the peasants to regain their food-grains earlier commandeered by the British.

Director: Bedabrata Pain | Stars: Manoj Bajpayee , Barry John , Delzad Hiwale , Vega Tamotia

Votes: 1,792

24. Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015)

TV-14 | 120 min | Biography, Drama

Using only a hammer and a chisel, a man spends twenty-two years carving a road through a treacherous mountain.

Director: Ketan Mehta | Stars: Nawazuddin Siddiqui , Radhika Apte , Ashutosh Acharya , Shahzad Ahmed

Votes: 19,968

26. Kaagaz (2021)

109 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A satirical comedy about a common man and the struggle he goes through to prove his existence after being falsely being declared dead on government records.

Director: Satish Kaushik | Stars: Pankaj Tripathi , Monal Gajjar , Mita Vashisht , Amar Upadhyay

Votes: 9,435

27. Shershaah (2021)

TV-14 | 135 min | Action, Biography, Drama

Shershaah is the story of PVC awardee Indian soldier Capt. Vikram Batra, whose bravery and unflinching courage in chasing the Pakistani soldiers out of Indian territory contributed immensely in India finally winning the Kargil War in 1999.

Director: Vishnuvardhan | Stars: Sidharth Malhotra , Kiara Advani , Shiv Panditt , Pranay Pachauri

Votes: 129,398

28. Sardar Udham (2021)

TV-MA | 164 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A biopic detailing the 2 decades that Punjabi Sikh revolutionary, Udham Singh, spent planning the assassination of the man responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Director: Shoojit Sircar | Stars: Vicky Kaushal , Shaun Scott , Stephen Hogan , Amol Parashar

Votes: 47,099

29. Major (2022)

Not Rated | 150 min | Action, Biography, Drama

Based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred in action during the November 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Director: Sashi Kiran Tikka | Stars: Adivi Sesh , Prakash Raj , Revathi , Saiee Manjrekar

Votes: 32,303

30. 12th Fail (2023)

147 min | Biography, Drama

The real-life story of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi.

Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Stars: Vikrant Massey , Medha Shankr , Anant Joshi , Anshuman Pushkar

Votes: 106,606

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