18 Bollywood Biopics You Shouldn't Miss!

Updated : April 15, 2016 11:38 AM IST

18 Bollywood Biopics You Shouldn't Miss!

Bollywood has always concentrated on biopics, with films being made on freedom fighters to people we didn't know about. So, we owe a bit of our knowledge building to the filmmakers who decided to talk about these people. 2015 was a year full of biopics and this year too has given us a glimpse into the life of a lot of people. We are awaiting the arrival of sports biopics like 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', 'Azhar', 'M.S. Dhoni' and more.

Here is a list of Biopics that Bollywood has explored.

Sarbjit

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

The story of Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan who died fighting for justice after a brutal attack by his fellow inmates in 2013.

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Azhar

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

Based on the life of Indian international cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, the film talks about his highs and lows in life.

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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is based on the life of Indian national cricket team captain, M.S. Dhoni.

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Sachin: A Billion Dreams

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

The film will mark the debut of the cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar. He will feature in the film that talks about his journey and life.

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Aligarh

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

The film is based on the life Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras who was suspended from the Aligarh University because of his sexual orientation.

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Neerja

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

Neerja was a story of a 23-year-old girl who laid down her life saving the life of 3 children from the bullets of the hijackers on Pan Am Flight 73.

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

Based on the life of the Flying Sikh, Milkha Singh, this film talks about his life and journey.

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The Dirty Picture

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

'The Dirty Picture' is a biographical film based on the life of South-Indian actress Silk Smitha.

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Mary Kom

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

The inspirational journey of Mary Kom was told in an even more inspirational way by director Omung Kumar.

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Main Aur Charles

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

Based on the life serial killer Charles Shobhraj, the film is a narrative by an officer who talks about the Bikini killer.

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The Legends of Bhagat Singh

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:51 p.m.

Bhagat Singh was one of the most fearless freedom fighters in India. The story is about his childhood and what led to the path he chose.

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Paan Singh Tomar

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:51 p.m.

Paan Singh Tomar, an athlete who is forced to become a dacoit when his mother is murdered and the police don't take action.

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Bandit Queen

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:51 p.m.

Discrimated and abused at the hands of the society, Phoolan Devi becomes a revered leader of a gang.

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Dangal

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:51 p.m.

A sports biopic, based on the life of Mahavir Singh Phogat who taught wrestling to his two daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat.

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Gandhi

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:51 p.m.

A barrister from South Africa begins his nationwide struggle to free India from the shackles of Britishers.

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Bose: The Forgotten Hero

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:51 p.m.

Based on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's struggle for freedom.

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Manjhi: The Mountain Man

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:51 p.m.

Manjhi sets out on a journey of making a road through the mountain after his wife dies trying to cross it.

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Shahid

Uploaded by Kritika Goel on April 14, 2016, 3:51 p.m.

Based on the life of lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi, who was assassinated in 2010.

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Updated : April 15, 2016 11:38 AM IST

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