Jodha Akbar, Padmaavat and 6 other gripping Bollywood historical dramas

Team OTTplay

 Sep 22, 2023

Jodha Akbar

This is the historical love story of Mughal emperor Akbar (played by Hrithik Roshan) and Rajput princess Jodha 

Padmaavat

Starring Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukoune, this film is based on a poem written in 1540

Asoka

This historical drama starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor is inspired by the life story of Mauryan emperor Ashoka

Bajirao Mastani

This Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukoune historical love story is based on Peshwa Bajirao and Mastani, a warrior princess

Kesari

Akshay Kumar plays Havildar Ishar Singh, who defends a fort against 10,000 Pasthun invaders

Mohenjo Daro

Starring Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde, this film is set in the historical Indus Valley civilisation

Samrat Prithviraj

Inspired by the story of Prithviraj Chauhan, played by Akshay Kumar, and his war against Muhammad Ghori

Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi

Kangana Ranaut plays Rani Lakshmibai, who defends her land against the East India Company