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Top 15 Bollywood Movies Based on True Stories

A biographical drama on Milkha Singh, India's legendary athlete, showcasing his struggles, perseverance, and rise to fame. 

1. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Director: Rakeysh Mehra 

The life of Phoolan Devi, a woman who rose from poverty and abuse to become a feared bandit and political icon. 

2. Bandit Queen Director: Shekhar Kapur 

A biography on life of actor Sanjay Dutt, portraying his struggles with addiction, legal battles, and relationships.

3. Sanju Director: Rajkumar Hirani

Inspired by K.M. Nanavati case, this courtroom drama revolves around a naval officer who is tried for killing his wife’s lover.

4. Rustom Director: Tinu Suresh Desai

Inspired by the life of Dhirubhai Ambani, this story showcases the rise of a visionary businessman amidst adversities. 

5. Guru Director: Mani Ratnam 

A tribute to the life and career of Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, revealing his inspiring journey to success. 

6. M.S. Dhoni Director: Neeraj Pandey 

Inspired by a book Calling Sehmat, this film follows an Indian spy married to a Pak Army family during the 1971 war.

7. Raazi Director: Meghna Gulzar

A gripping story of Shahid Azmi, a lawyer and human rights activist, who fought for justice for the wrongly accused. 

8. Shahid Director: Hansal Mehta 

A historical drama based on the Battle of Saragarhi, where 21 brave Sikh soldiers fought against 10, 000 Afghan invaders.

9. Kesari Director: Anurag Singh

The courageous tale of Neerja Bhanot, a flight attendant who sacrificed her life to save passengers during a hijacking. 

10. Neerja Director: Ram Madhvani 

A narrative of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian farmer mistakenly imprisoned in Pakistan, and his sister's fight for his release. 

11. Sarbjit Director: Omung Kumar 

A thrilling account of the 1990 Gulf War, where an Indian businessman led the largest civilian evacuation in history. 

12. Airlift Director: Raja Krishna 

Based on the Aarushi Talwar murder case, this film explores multiple perspectives on the tragic incident. 

13. Talvar Director: Meghna Gulzar 

A powerful portrayal of the quest for justice in the murder of Jessica Lal, highlighting media and public influence. 

14. No One Killed Jessica Director: Raj Kumar Gupta 

Loosely based on the life of Silk Smitha, this film depicts the struggles and triumphs of a South Indian actress. 

15. The Dirty Picture Director: Milan Luthria 

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