Top 7 Bollywood Biopics That Captured Real-Life Stories

Akriti Mishra
Oct 18, 2024

Sardar Udham (2021)

This successful biopic, starring Vicky Kaushal tells the story of Udham Singh, the revolutionary who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Neerja (2016)

A heart-wrenching story of bravery, Neerja, played by Sonam Kapoor, recounts the life of flight attendant Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life saving passengers during a hijacking.

Sanju (2018)

Presenting the complicated life of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, Sanju shed light into his battles with drug addiction, legal issues, and the Bollywood spotlight, providing a raw insight into his personal struggles.

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

One of the best films done by Sushant Singh Rajput, this movie depicts the journey of Indian cricketer MS Dhoni, from his childhood days to winning India 2011 World Cup.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

This biopic of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, starring Farhan Akhtar, captures his struggles, including the trauma of Partition, and his rise to becoming one of India’s most revered athletes.

Mary Kom (2014)

A moving biopic on India’s Olympic medalist boxer, Mary Kom, played by Priyanka Chopra, this film showcases her rise to fame despite facing personal and professional challenges in a male-dominated sport.

Dangal (2016)

Based on the real-life story of the Phogat sisters and their father, Mahavir Singh Phogat, this inspiring biopic depicts their journey from a small village of Haryana to becoming international wrestling success.

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