After 'Shershaah', 11 Biopics That Will Narrate The Inspiring Stories Of Real-Life Heroes
If the story of Captain Vikram Batra, the war hero who was martyred during the Kargil War 1999, and his unrealistic heroic characteristics enticed you, here are several other biographical movies that are all set to bring real-life heroes to life. Here is a list of films that you should be excited about.?
1.?Sam Bahadur?
The first look of the film, which was released a couple of years ago, has already amped up the excitement level of fans. In this biopic, Vicky Kushal plays the role of Sam Manekshaw, the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 who was fondly called Sam Bahadur. He was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
2.?Ekkis?
A biopic on Param Vir Chakra winner and second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was martyred in the Battle of Basantar in the Battlefield of Shakargarh on the final day of the Indo-Pakistan 1971 War.
3. Sourav Ganguly biopic?
A biopic on former Indian cricket captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was announced last month. "It will be in Hindi but it is not possible to reveal the name of the director now. It will take some more time for everything to be finalised," the former cricketer confirmed to News18.
4.?Captain India
Directed by Scam 1992 fame Hansal Mehta, Captain India is reportedly based on Operation Raahat led by General V K Singh in 2015 that evacuated Indian and foreign citizens from Yemen during the Yemeni crisis. However, the makers are yet to confirm if the film is based on this subject.?
5. Vayusena?
Starring Emraan Hashmi the film, life of?IAF officer KC Kuruvilla, who served the Indian army during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.?
6. Pippa?
A biopic based on the life of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, a war veteran who fought the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the film stars Ishaan Khatter as well as Mrunal Thakur.
7. Sardar Udham Singh?
In the biopic of Udham Singh who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in 1940--who was infamous for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 which killed 300 Indian, Vicky Kaushal will essay the titular role.
8. Rocket Boys?
In the biographical web series, Jim Sarbh and Pataal Lok's Ishwak Singh will essay the role of two prominent nuclear physicists that India has ever had - Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai, the principal architect of India's nuclear energy program and the physicist who initiated space research and helped develop nuclear power in India.
9. Major?
Starring Adivi Sesh, Major is a film on Mumbai 26/11 hero and NSG commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan. The film will showcase the martyr's stint in the Indian Defence Force.?
10. Prithviraj?
Already embroiled in controversies, Prithviraj is based on the life of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan. Directed by Dr Chandraprakash Dwivedi and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film stars Akshay Kumar playing the titular role, Manushi Chillar as Samyukta, Prithviraj ChauhanĄ¯s wife, apart from?
11. Maidaan
Ajay Devgn's Bhuj might have failed to create an impact on the audiences, but his forthcoming biopic is sure creating a furore. In the biopic, he will essay the role of Syed Abdul Rahim, who coached the Indian football team from 1950 to 1963. Under his training, team India became the first-ever Asian team to reach the semi-finals of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Football tournament.
12. Shiva Keshavan biopic?
Kunal Kapoor has is making a biographical movie on Shiva Keshavan, who is called India's fastest man on ice and was considered India's greatest Winter Olympian. He represented the country in six consecutive Winter Olympics and was also its lone representative during the 1998 and 2002 Games.
13. Shabaash Mithu?
Based on the inspiring story of cricketer Mithali Raj, one of the greatest batswomen and the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket, the movie stars Taapsee in the lead role.
14. 83?
The much-awaited movie based on India's World Cup win that stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev and Deepika as his wife. The film will recreate the glorious moment when India won in 1983 and showcase the hard work behind it.?
