8 Bollywood movies on real-life heroes

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Sam Bahadur (ZEE5)

Starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead role, this biographical war drama film is based on the life of India's first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw. Meghna Gulzar directed the movie.

Sardar Udham (Prime Video)

Vicky Kaushal starred in the film, which was based on the life of Udham Singh, who killed Michael O'Dwyer in London in 1919 as retaliation for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (ShemarooMe)

Rajkumar Santoshi's biographical drama depicts the life of revolutionary Bhagat Singh. Ajay Devgn delivers a powerful performance as Bhagat Singh in the movie.

Mangal Pandey: The Rising (JioCinema)

Starring Aamir Khan, this movie focuses on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier known for his role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. 

Manikarnika: The Queen of  Jhansi (Prime Video)

Kangana Ranaut plays the lead in this historical biopic. The film tells the story of Jhansi's Rani Lakshmibai, who was seen in a pivotal role in the 1857 Indian Rebellion.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose:  The Forgotten Hero (YouTube)

This historical biopic, directed by Shyam Benegal, focuses on the life of the prominent Indian nationalist leader Subhas Chandra Bose.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (YouTube)

Directed by Jabbar Patel, this film depicts the life and times of a great social reformer, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Mammootty is in the title role.

Gandhi (YouTube)

Mahatma Gandhi is portrayed by Ben Kingsley in Richard Attenborough's 1982 biographical film. The film tells the story of Gandhi's life, starting with his formative years in South Africa.