8 unforgettable Hindi biographical drama films to watch ahead of Phule release

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Phule release date

Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa's film–Phule–a biographical drama on Mahatma Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, releasing on April 11, 2025. Watch other biopics on OTT.

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Maidaan (Prime Video)

This sports drama is inspired by the life of football coach Syed Abdul Rahim, who overcame resources, political meddling, official skepticism, and many other obstacles.

12th Fail (JioHotstar)

This film is inspired by the life of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, who boldly restarts his academic journey, determined to attempt the highly competitive Indian UPSC exam.

Paan Singh Tomar (Netflix)

The film is based on the life of Paan Singh Tomar, a seven-time national games gold medalist, who turns into a bandit after his mother's murder goes uninvestigated by the police.

Manjhi – The Mountain Man (Netflix)

It's based on the life of poor labourer, Dashrath Manjhi, who alone carved a 110-meter-long path through a 7.6-meter-high hill using just a hammer and earns the title 'Mountain Man'.

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (JioHotstar)

This film is based on the life of Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who chased his cricket dreams, leaving behind his father's wish of doing a job in Indian Railways.

The Sky is Pink (Netflix)

Based on the life of Aisha Chaudhary who recounts her parents' 25 years of love story, a heartfelt narrative from her own life, which inspired many before her death at age of 18.

Aligarh (ZEE5)

Based on the life of Dr. Shrinivas Siras, a Marathi professor at Aligarh Muslim University, who faces suspension and a sting operation, exposing his sexual orientation.

The Accidental Prime Minister (ZEE5)

This film is based on the life of India's 13th Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who has a long tenure from 2004 to 2014 under the United Progressive Alliance.