Currently, Bollywood is one of the most versatile movie industries on the globe. From high-action-packed thriller to emotional romantic drama, Bollywood has explored each and every color of the silver screen. Inarguably, Bollywood has delivered many iconic projects, that have become an inspiration for other movie industries. Out of all genres, Bollywood has supremacy on Biopics. In this long journey, we have witnessed many incredible biopics shedding light on the lives of many real-life superheroes. This transition from real life to reel life has garnered a lot of positive critiques and appreciation from the audience. Whether it be Dangal, Sanju, M.S.Dhoni, or Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Bollywood biopics hold a special place in film-making history. Just like the past few years, 2021 is all set to witness some breath-taking Bollywood biopics. Here is the list of top 10 Bollywood biopics, you must watch to dig deep into the lives of some real-life heroes:
1. 83: Widely known Bollywood director Kabir Khan is all ready with a movie that captures that one historic moment that changed the cricket scene in India. Starring Ranveer Singh and many other talented actors stepping in the shoes of legendary Indian Cricket team players, 83 is going to portray the story of 83 cricket world cup on the silver screen.
2. Thalaivi: One of the most awaited biopics of 2021, Thalaivi will highlighting the life of a South Indian superstar and one of the most influential politicians of Indian political history, J. Jayalalithaa. Under the direction of A.L. Vijay, the movie will see Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut portraying the iconic role.
3. Gangubai Kathiawadi: Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the movie is an adaptation of Hussain Zaidi’s most-read book ‘Mafia Queen’. The mafia movie stars Alia Bhatt in the lead and is slated to release on 30 July 2021.
4. Maidan: The drama-packed movie is based on the life of football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, who gave his sweat and blood to take the Indian football team to the international level. Maidan stars Ajay Devgan and Priyamani in the lead.
5. Shabhaash Mithu: It seems like this year Tappsee Pannu is surely going to turn into an athlete. After playing a runner, Tappsee is all prepared to play the role of Mithali Raj, the captain and the star of the Indian female Indian cricket team.
6. Sardar Udham Singh: The movie is based on the life of a brave freedom fighter, Sardar Udham Singh who assassinated Michael O’Dwyer in London as the revenge for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar. Vicky Kaushal will be seen in the coat of Udham Singh and his first look already hints that he is going to justify the role.
7. Shershaah: With Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in lead, Shershaah is going to spotlight the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee and army captain Vikram Batra.
8. Rocketry-The Nambi Effect: The biographical drama is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, a former scientist and aerospace engineer of the Indian Space Research Organisation who was accused of espionage. The movie is written, directed, and produced by actor R. Madhavan.
9. Sam Bahadur: Vicky Kaushal will be playing the role of the war hero Sam Manekshaw in this biographical drama. It will be directed by Meghna Gulzar.
10. Pippa: Ishaan Khatter will be seen in the role of brave war hero Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta who fought to save his teammates against Pakistan in the historic war of 1971. The movie will also star Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli.
