Entertainment

Akshat Sundrani

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Jan 18, 2022

Iconic Bollywood biopics

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The Kabir Khan directorial, a sports drama based on the life of Kapil Dev, starred Ranveer Singh in the lead role and it captured the hearts of critics

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Thalaivii

The Kangana Ranaut starrer was based on the life of late Indian actress-politician J. Jayalalithaa and the film went on to become a blockbuster

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Shershaah

The Vishnuvardhan directorial starring Sidharth Malhotra is based on the legendary life of Param Vir Chakra-awardee Captain Vikram Batra and it was a blockbuster

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Sanju

The Ranbir Kapoor starrer was inspired by actor Sanjay Dutt's life and misfortunes. The film went on to become the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2018

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Paan Singh Tomar

The 2010 release is based on the life of athlete Paan Singh Tomar and it stars Irrfan Khan in the titular role

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Sarbjit

Randeep Hooda plays Sarbjit Singh, an Indian man who was sentenced to death by Pakistan's Supreme Court in 1991

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Super 30

The Hrithik Roshan starrer is based on the life of Anand Kumar, who established a coaching centre in Patna to prepare underprivileged students for the IIT-JEE

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Saand Ki Aankh

The 2019 release was inspired by two of the world's oldest sharpshooters, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar

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The film starred Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles and they were lauded by critics for their impressive performances

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Azhar

The 2016 film starred Emraan Hashmi in the titular role and was based on the life of Indian cricketer and former national team captain Mohammad Azharuddin

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