Jul 6, 2024, 12:17 AM IST

8 must-watch Bollywood films based on real-life stories

Simran Singh

Here's the list of Bollywood movies based on real-life stories

12th Fail: Vikrant Massey-starrer is based on the life of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma

Kesari: The movie honours the martyrdom of 36 Sikh soldiers during the Battle of Saragarhi

Neerja: Sonam Kapoor-starrer also celebrates the courage and sacrifice of Indian flight pursuer Neerja Bhanot, who saved passengers of Pan Am flight 73 from terrorist hijackers

Super 30: This film narrates the struggle of mathematician Anand Kumar who goes to extreme lengths to coach underprivileged students

Uri- The Surgical Strike: Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster actioner is based on a retaliation by the Indian Army for a terrorist attack on a military camp in Kashmir's Uri

Sardar Udham: Another Vicky Kaushal-starrer which depicts the life of Indian revolutionary Udham Singh, and his revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh   massacare

Madras Cafe: John Abraham-starrer is based on the assassination of India's former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was killed by a human bomb in Tamil Nadu

Batla House: Another John Abraham film which is based on 2008 Batla House encounter case, and it's aftermath