6 Upcoming Biopics That Might Create Some Serious Controversies

Biopics, over the years, has become one of the most bankable success mantras in Bollywood. Especially, in a country like ours where so many interesting people go unnoticed by macro narratives, there is no doubt biopics has struck a chord with the masses. Sometimes, biopics are also the best way to see popular personalities in a new light and be a part of their entire journey.

While everything goes smoothly in most cases, biopics, when it is about controversial personalities can be totally explosive and controversial. Here are a few upcoming biopics that might create some serious controversies.

Narendra Modi

Directed by Omung Kumar, the film has Vivek Oberoi playing the titular character. Given the high-intensity political sensitivity attached to the Prime Minister, the film has every possibility of becoming a major source of controversy.

Thackeray

This colorful personality of Indian politics has always been a polarizing figure. Nothing about him has ever been mundane. From his explosive speeches to his involvement in Mumbai riots, Thackeray, the biopic is treading on a tricky path that can lead to controversies.

Shakeela

The sex siren of South Indian cinema has always been the one to garner headlines. She was known for her bold persona on-screen and her biopic starring Richa Chadha is sure to make a few people become a little uncomfortable.

Osho

Whoever grew up in those times can vouch for how controversial Osho was. From rumors of free sex in his ashrams to the salmonella poisoning, Osho has always been extremely controversial. With rumors of Aamir Khan and Alia Bhatt making the biopic of Osho and Maa Sheela, it is almost certain that the film is going to land in controversies.

Mogul

Gulshan Kumar, the music mogul of India was certainly a talked about man. His alleged involvement with the underworld finally led to his tragic death when he was shot by Mumbai underworld. There is no way his biopic is not going to land in a few controversies.

Sasikala

Ram Gopal Varma is all set to make a biopic on the Tamil Nadu minister and Jayalalitha’s closest aide Sasikala. Given how polarizing a figure she has been in the politics and how seriously Tamil Nadu takes its leaders, there is every possibility of a major controversy.