Top Ten Indian Movies Based On True Events

Non-Fiction films are always a great catch for their viewers. Viewers love to witness the past on the big screen and relate it to their lives. Some true events-inspired films have been made in the film industry. To find out more, check these out.

1. Raazi Click to look into! >> Read More... (2018)

Based on the real-life of an unnamed and unrecognized hero, Sehmat, Raazi is a film directed by Meghna Gulzar Meghna Gulzar is among the few female directors in >> Read More... . Starring Alia Bhatt as Sehmat, this movie encapsulates how being an Indian undercover spy, this unrecognized hero stopped Pakistan from attacking India, by sending messages from Pakistan to India. She was married to a family based in Pakistan and that helped her save India. She had to sacrifice a lot to put her country first.

2. Neerja Click to look into! >> Read More... (2016)

This film is based on Neerja Bhanot Neerja Bhanot was a senior flight attendant for th >> Read More... , the flight attendant who boarded flight Pan Am 73 in 1986. This flight got hijacked and while saving the on board passengers, she got killed. Directed by Ram Madhavni, this film shows the entire experience Neerja had to go through in her 23-year life. It stars Sonam Kapoor Sonam Kapoor, Daughter of Anil Kapoor and model Su >> Read More... in the lead role. The event on which this film is based was a tragedy. A young brave heart was killed by the terrorists who forcefully got on board.

3. Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020)

Based on the real-life of an Indian helicopter pilot, this film encompasses the life of a woman who put her dreams before society during a very challenging time. This film is directed by Sharan Sharma Sharan Sharma is an Indian director who works in B >> Read More... . Starting from entering the academy to being one of the fighter pilots in the Kargil war, Gunjan had to face obstacles every step of the way. But she always had the support of her father and today she is widely known for her bravery. Janhvi Kapoor Jhanvi Boney Kapoor was born in the year 1997 Indi >> Read More... stars in the lead role.

4. 83 (2021)

Based on the life of Indian cricketer, Kapil Dev Kapil Dev is a former captain of the Indian cricke >> Read More... , this film captures his journey as the Indian team captain and his winning of the World Cup for India. Directed by Kabir Khan Kabir khan is a very much renowned director of Bol >> Read More... this film deals with Kapil Dev leading the Indian cricket team to victory in the World Cup of 1983. Starring Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, this film was loved by its viewers for the top-tier acting skills portrayed by the actors and its uncanny resemblance with real people. 83 is a film dedicated to one’s love for one’s motherland largely.

5. The Sky Is Pink Click to look into! >> Read More... (2019)

This film is based on the real-life of a teenager who passed away due to a rare lung disease because of SCID that she inherited from her parents. Directed by Shonali Bose Shonali Bose, who was born in the year 1965, is a >> Read More... , this emotional drama film encapsulates the entire 18-year-long journey of Aisha, the teenager. Starring former actress Zaira Wasim Zaira is an Indian Television and Movie Actress. S >> Read More... , Priyanka Chopra Born on 18 July 1982, Priyanka Chopra is an establ >> Read More... and Farhan Akhtar One of the most recognized young director of India >> Read More... in leading roles, this film is an emotional rollercoaster. Aisha passed away but she left millions inspired and I am in awe of her zest for life.

6. Shakuntala Devi (2020)

Based on the life of the mathematical wizard of India, Shakuntala Devi, this film deals with the story of this great woman’s life. Directed by Anu Menon Anu Menon is a film director and a writer in the B >> Read More... and starring Vidya Balan Vidya Balan is an award winning Bollywood actress >> Read More... as the lead actor, this film celebrates the greatness of Shakuntala Devi. After she is recognized by the world, soon she is given a nickname, ‘the human computer’. The film revolves around her career, family and motherhood and how despite a lot of backlashes she stands strong.

7. Pad Man (2018)

Based on the real life story, this film encapsulates the life of this great man. He was the first person to bring the concept of sanitary napkins to India. Directed by R Balki, and starring Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More... in the lead role, this film smashed patriarchy. Revolving around the life of Laxmikant, the film covers all the obstacles he had to face and also the recognition he received after his invention.

8. Thackeray (2019)

This Marathi language biography film is about the great leader of the political party Shiv Sena. He was a cartoonist but he went on to play the biggest role in the building up of one of the most effective political parties of India. Directed by Abhijit Pansey, this movie perfectly portrays the life of Balasaheb Thackeray. It stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffa >> Read More... in the lead role.

9. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Click to look into! >> Read More... (2013)

Based on the real-life of Milkha Singh Milkha Singh, fondly called The Flying Sikh, was b >> Read More... , the Flying Sikh of India, this film is a Hindi language biopic. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Born on 7th July 1963, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is >> Read More... and starring Farhaan Akhtar as the lead actor, this film deals with the life of the sprinter. It captures all the highs and lows of his career and personal life and ends with him winning the Olympics. It is one of the most exotic films of Farhaan Akhtar with his extraordinary acting.

10. Dangal Dangal is a Hindi live debate show that aired on A >> Read More... (2016)

Based on the real-life of Commonwealth Games Winner, Geeta Phogat Geeta Kumari Phogat was born on 15 December 1988 i >> Read More... , this film deals with how she was trained for the game despite facing innumerable obstacles for being a woman in a supposed man’s game, wrestling. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari Nitesh Tiwari is an Indian writer and director; he >> Read More... and starring Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More... and Fatima Sana Sheikh in the lead roles, this film revolves around the lives of the father training the daughter for the prestigious title.