Biographical Hindi movies have usually been loved by the audiences because sometimes we know the stories of unsung heroes and sometimes we know the tough times of iconic sports people, actors, scientists, doctors, social activists, politicians, or an extraordinary common man.
Biopic drama is one of the most successful genres of the current time after blockbusters like Dangal, M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Padman, Neerja, Pan Singh Tomar, Sanju, etc. Here you can see these ten movies have already created a buzz among fans.
1- Sam Bahadur
Release Date: 1 Dec 2023
Director: Meghna Gulzar
India’s first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw’s life story will soon inspire audiences on the big screen this year. Vicky Kaushal looks perfect in every glimpse from the posters and trailer, the film is all set for the theatre release on 1st December 2023. On the same day, Ranbir Kapoor’s commercial action-entertainer Animal is clashing with Sam Bahadur.
2- Main Atal Hoon
Release Date: Dec 2023
Director: Ravi Jadhav
In a new sensation in the Hindi TV and Film Industry, Pankaj Tripathi has been roped in to play the great Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his biopic. At the time of the announcement, they also revealed a temporary theater release month, but it seems the project will take more time to complete. It was initially expected to be released in December 2023.
3- Chamkila
Release Date: 2024
Director: Imtiaz Ali
The popular singer-actor Diljit Singh Dosanjh has removed his turban to portray the folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila in his biopic. The biopic is all set for an OTT release, and the platform is Netflix. Amar Singh Chamkila was murdered by some unidentified men, and the case remains unsolved.
4- Maidaan
Release Date: 2024
Director: Amit Sharma
This biographical drama reveals India’s golden era 1951-1962 directed by Amit Sharma, produced by Zee Studios, Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, and Joy Sengupta, and screenplay and dialogues by Saiwyn Quadras and Ritesh Shah. Maidaan is a long-awaited release from Ajay Devgn, but it’s not clear why the makers have not yet released the film.
5- Sri: Biopic
Release Date: 2024
Director: Tushar Hiranandani
Tushar Hiranandani’s film ‘Sri’ is based on the life of visually impaired industrialist Srikant Bhola from Andhra Pradesh. His journey from a small village to MIT and becoming an industrialist will inspire our generation. Rajkummar Rao and Alaya Furniturewala are playing the lead pair in this biopic.
6- Salute
Release Date: N/A
Director: Mahesh Mathai
Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan was the first choice for this Biopic but he didn’t like the final script then Shah Rukh Khan came on board. Mahesh Mathai to Direct Salute is based on Astronaut Rakesh Sharma’s life. Shah Rukh Khan is currently working on big-budget commercial films. The suspense lies in whether he will choose to do this particular film or not.
7- P. V. Sindhu
Release Date: N/A
Director: N/A
The actor turns producer Sonu Sood to produce a film based on young champion P. V. Sindhu. Deepika Padukone might play Sindhu while the film is in the scripting stage. Deepika Padukone is the perfect diva to play this role, but nothing has been officially confirmed according to the current reports regarding this film.
8- Abhinav Bindra
Release Date: N/A
Director: Kannan Iyer
Harshvardhan Kapoor all set to play Abhinav Bindra in his first Biopic drama. The star kid has yet to taste success in Bollywood, his last two films Mirzya and Bhavesh Joshi received a mixed response. The Untitled Biopic has been in talks for a longtime now. Reportedly, Anil Kapoor is also in the cast along with his son Harshvardhan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and others.
9- Mogul
Release Date: N/A
Director: Eeshwar Nivas
Bhushan Kumar is producing a film based on his father Gulshan Kumar’s life, first Akshay Kumar was roped in to play this character but rejected the film, and now Aamir Khan is news to play the legend Gulshan Kumar, T Series founder. Aamir himself is facing a tough time after back-to-back failures like ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ and ‘Laal Singh Chaddha.’ This film might take more time.
10- Kalpana Chawla Biopic
Release Date: N/A
Director: Priya Mishra
Priyanka Chopra is on the board to play the late Astronaut Kalpana Chawla and her biopic may be directed by debutante female director Priya Mishra. India’s Wonder Woman Kalpana’s Biographical project has been talks for a long now but the script failed to impress the lead actress.
11- Funkaar
Release Date: N/A
Director: Mrighdeep Singh Lamba
Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, the director known for the ‘Fukrey’ franchise, is set to direct Kapil Sharma in a biographical drama. The film will tell us about his remarkable journey, from performing in stage shows to hosting the country’s most popular talk and comedy show.
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