Poll: Most Interesting Biopic of an Indian

Results of 1,719 votes:

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   Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)

    

   Biopic of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb who was an Indian jurist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Modern Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social discrimi…
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   Dangal (2016)

    

   Biopic of former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat who trained his young daughters Geeta and Babita to follow in his footsteps and became world-class grapplers.
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   Gandhi (1982)

    

   Biopic of Mohandas K. Gandhi who was the preeminent leader of Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.
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   Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

    

   Biopic of Milkha Singh, also known as The Flying Sikh, is a former Indian track and field sprinter who was introduced to the sport while serving in the Indian Army.
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   M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)

    

   Biopic of the most successful captain of the Indian Cricket team Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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   The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015)

    

   Biopic of pioneer Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan, and his friendship with his mentor, Professor G.H. Hardy.
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   Guru (2007)

    

   Biopic of Dhirubhai Ambani who was an Indian business tycoon and founded Reliance Industries in Bombay with his cousin.
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   Sachin - A Billion Dreams (2017)

    

   Biopic of the greatest Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
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   Paan Singh Tomar (2012)

    

   Biopic of Paan Singh Tomar who was an Indian soldier, athlete, and baghee (rebel).
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    The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

     

    Biopic of Bhagat Singh who was an Indian socialist considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement.
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    Sanju (2018)

     

    Biopic of the controversial Indian film actor Sanjay Dutt. [Added on July 10, 2018]
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    Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

     

    Biopic of Akbar who was the third Mughal Emperor from 1556 to 1605.
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    Shahid (2012)

     

    Biopic of Shahid Azmi who was a noted Indian lawyer and human rights activist.
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    Neerja (2016)

     

    Biopic of Neerja Bhanot who was a purser for the airline Pan American World Airways, based in Mumbai, India. She was shot and killed while saving hundreds of passengers on board Pan Am Flight 73, whic…
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    Bandit Queen (1994)

     

    Biopic of Phoolan Devi who was an Indian bandit and later a politician.
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    Aligarh (2015)

     

    A true story of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who was suspended from his job because of his sexual orientation.
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    Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015)

     

    A true story of Dashrath Manjhi, widely known as the "Mountain Man", was a poor labourer in Gehlaur village, near Gaya in Bihar, India, who carved a path 9.1 metres (30 ft) wide and 110 metr…
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    Moner Manush (2010)

     

    Biopic of Lalon Fakir who was a Bengali Baul saint, mystic, songwriter, social reformer and thinker.
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    Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005)

     

    Biopic of Subhas Chandra Bose who was an Indian nationalist.
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    Sarbjit (2016)

     

    Biopic of Sarabjit Singh who was a farmer residing at Bhikiwind, Punjab, near the Indo-Pak border, crossed the border after having a couple of drinks. However, he was mistaken to be an Indian spy and …
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    Budhia Singh: Born to Run (2016)

     

    Biopic of Budhia Singh, the world's youngest marathon runner whose story garnered controversy and inspiration around the world.
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    Sardar (1993)

     

    Biopic of Vallabhbhai Patel who was an Indian barrister and statesman, one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India.
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    Rang Rasiya (2008)

     

    Biopic of Raja Ravi Varma who was an Indian painter and artist from the princely state of Kilimanoor (presently in Kerala).