7 Must-Watch Movies Based On True Stories

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 02, 2024

Neerja

Neerja is a biographical movie about Neerja Bhanot who was a strong flight attendant and died while protecting passengers during the1986 Pan American aircraft hijacking.

Kesari

Kesari showcases the Battle of Saragarhi in which 21 Sikh soldiers fought against an army of 10,000. The film was well-praised by the audience due to Akshay Kumar's strong acting and emotional appeal.

Special 26

Special 26 showcases the scams and raids that act as CBI investigations of politicians and businessmen to steal black money. The film is based on the true events of the Opera House Heist of 1987.

Haseena Parkar

Haseena Parkar is based on the life of Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseens and was portrayed by Shraddha Kapoor.

Talvar

Talwar is based on the murder of a teenage girl named Arushi in 2008, the film explores the suspense around the case and conveys the feelings of emotional appeal.

Uri: The Surgical Strike

Uri is a film based on India's response to the 2016 Uri attacks and has received multiple National Film Awards for its strong casting of Ymi Gautam and Vicky Kaushal.

Airlift

Airlift is based on Kuwait Kuwaiti-based Indian businessman who evacuated Indians in Kuwait during Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in 2023.

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