Top 10 Bollywood Movies Based On Real Life

Many directors have got inspired by some terrific events that have taken place in history. They are inspired by freedom fighters to real-life heroes whose bravery has always motivated India. Some directors have made them into films, recognizing their sacrifice. Let’s pay tribute to these real-life heroes who have equally left a strong impression on our hearts even on screen.

1. Neerja

Neerja Bhanot Neerja Bhanot was a senior flight attendant for th >> Read More... is known for her heroism when Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked. This gorgeous lady was just 23 when she sacrificed her life while saving others. Neerja was the youngest person who received the highest Indian awards for bravery; Ashok-Chakra award posthumously. Sonam Kapoor Sonam Kapoor, Daughter of Anil Kapoor and model Su >> Read More... lived the role of Neerja in the onscreen version.

2. Airlift

The essence of Airlift is Iraq-Kuwait war; Airlift is a movie based on the evacuation of the Indians who were trapped in Kuwait and were the victims of the war. Though this film shows only one man ( Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More... ), the protagonist who helped in the largest evacuation of India, in real-life, it was not only one man but two brave men, Sunny Mathews and HS Vedi. They along with the help of Indian Government helped 1,70,000 Indians to return to their country. Due to the bravery of these men, Indians survived in Kuwait during that time.
Akshay Kumar gave a performance of a lifetime in this film.

3. Mary Kom Click to look into! >> Read More...

Mary Kom is based on the journey of the Indian boxer Mary Kom. Starring Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... as Mary, this film depicts the hurdles and the hard work she had to face to achieve her dreams. Being the mother of two children, Mary never gave up on her dreams till she reached them.Also known as "Magnificent Mary" Mary Kom inspired director Omung Kumar Omung Kumar Bhandula, better known as Omung Kumar, >> Read More... to make a film on her. “Mary Kom" is a very inspirational movie for those who have struggled to aspire what they want to. Priyanka has given a spellbinding performance in the movie.

4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Click to look into! >> Read More...

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is the life journey of the remarkable athlete " Milkha Singh Milkha Singh, fondly called The Flying Sikh, was b >> Read More... . Starring Farhan Akhtar One of the most recognized young director of India >> Read More... , the film revolves around the difficulties Milkha faced on the road to become a great runner. The film was well recognized by the viewers. The Indian audience has always acknowledged movies like these. Farhan Akhtar pulled off the role with ease.

5. Chak De India

This is a sports film which represents the success of the Indian women hockey team at Commonwealths 2002.The film revolves around the coach of the team Kabir Khan Kabir khan is a very much renowned director of Bol >> Read More... , who was criticized for the loss of his team (Indian National Hockey) against Pakistan. The real life Kabir Khan is known asMir Ranjan Negi.Though abused by the media, he never gave up. In one of the interviews, Negi had stated that he has always played for his country, and it gave him pride. Negi regained his lost name when he coached the women hockey team. Shah Rukh gave a restrained performance in the film.

6. Satyagraha

The politically based movie, Satyagraha is inspired by Anna Hazare's fight against corruption. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More... , Ajay Devgan Ajay Devgn is an Indian film actor. He is perhaps >> Read More... , and Kareena Kapoor. The movie had received mixed reviews and was involved in some controversies also.

7. Guru

Guru is inspired by the life story of Dhirubhai Ambani. It depicts the life journey of an ordinary man who strives to become an elite entrepreneur. It is a very motivational film. Guru teaches you that you don't need to be born great you can always become one. Abhishek Bachchan Abhishek Bachchan, or Abhishek Srivastava, is a ve >> Read More... had done the titular role with quite an aplomb.

8. Paan Singh Tomar Click to look into! >> Read More...

Paan Singh Tomar was a soldier, sportsman, and a dacoit during his time. He inspired so much that a film was made based on his life story. The movie had an excellent script.The direction is flawless. If you have not seen Paan Singh Tomar till now, then it should be on your must-watch movies list! Irrfan Khan Irrfan Khan is a noted Bollywood actor who started >> Read More... 's acting is just astounding.

9. No One Killed Jessica

This crime thriller is adapted from Jessica Lal Jessica Lal was an Indian model, whose brutal murd >> Read More... murder case. Vidya Balan Vidya Balan is an award winning Bollywood actress >> Read More... portrays the elder sister of Jessica whereas Rani Mukherjee, enacts the role of a determined journalist. The film focuses on the judiciary system which fails to give speedy justice to the case as the culprit is a son of an influential politician. A movie worth appreciating. Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan have given exemplary performances in the movie.

10. Gulaab Gang Click to look into! >> Read More...

Inspired by the Gulaab Gang of Uttar Pradesh, Movie Gulaab Gang had mixed reviews when it was released. The Gulabi Gang is a group of activists led by Sampat Pal Devi Sampat Pal Devi is an Indian social activist from >> Read More... to rescue women against abuse and domestic violence. Juhi Chawla Juhi Chawla is a renowned Indian actress and produ >> Read More... and Madhuri Dixit Madhuri Dixit is not just known as the also a smil >> Read More... are the most important characters in the film. Juhi has done an exceptional job in her role with negative shades.