10 Best Bollywood Films Inspired By True Events

True stories have a way of pulling at the audience’s emotions. The dramatic portrayal of real-life stories in larger-than-life movies has proven to be a lucrative formula in the film industry. From biopics to historical dramas to crime and war films, Bollywood has something for everyone’s preferences. Here is a list of some of the top Bollywood films based on true stories that you should watch.

Uri: The Surgical Strike

The film is a depiction of the true events surrounding India’s response to the Uri attacks in 2016. For its brilliance, the film received many National Film Awards. The cast’s performances, including Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam, were greatly praised by the audience.

Talvar

The news of the double murder of a teenage girl named Arushi and her domestic assistant in 2008 shook the entire country. The film masterfully conveys the suspense around the case. It perfectly conveys the feelings of everyone involved and keeps the audience guessing throughout the story.

The Sky Is Pink

The story is about Aisha Chaudhary, a young girl who had severe combined immunodeficiency and pulmonary fibrosis. The film follows her short existence as well as the lives of her parents as they deal with their daughter’s condition and their own relationship. The film, which stars Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, and others, is a delightful watch.

Manjhi: The Mountain Man

Based on Dashrath Manjhi’s true story, the film follows the main character as he carves a path through a mountain using only a chisel and a hammer. Manjhi, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte, is a motivational watch with powerful performances by the cast.

Kesari

The film is based on the legendary Battle of Saragarhi (1897), in which 21 Sikh warriors fought valiantly against an army of 10,000 Pashtun invaders. The film featuring Akshay Kumar was well praised for its story and acting, which appealed to the patriot in everyone.

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