Lits of Bollywood movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+Hotstar that are based on real people and real events in India
Top biopic to watch on Indian digital platforms
Real-life stories as exciting as it might sound are equally hard to play as that’s a difficult mold to set into and already has a benchmark set to it. Playing real-life characters is fun as it allows an actor to re-shape himself into someone real and step into their shoes. The actor not forgetting the oomph that needs to be added to make a connect with the audiences and make them feel the raw emotions.
Khuda Haafiz on Disney+Hotstar
Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi starrer Khuda Haafiz is out and it has got some impressive action sequences, like most films starring Vidyut. The film is directed by Faruk Kabir and traces the journey of a man whose wife goes missing under mysterious circumstances and he does everything in his powers to find her. As the trailer unfolds, we get to know that his wife is stuck in the flesh trade being run by some dangerous and powerful people. Now, Vidyut as Sameer has to free his wife, Nargis, so that they go back to live their happy married life. Khuda Haafiz is going to hit Disney+Hotstar as the big Independence Day release this year. It’s going to start streaming from August 14.
Shakuntala Devi on Amazon Prime Video
The movie is a biopic on the life of Shakuntala Devi, the miracle woman also holds a Guinness Book World Record for solving math equations in seconds. The movie brings to light the struggle of Shakuntala as a mathematician, a hero and a mother. It also shows the journey of her with her daughter Anupama. The fact that she is not a perfect mother nor a perfect woman is very well highlighted in the movie and that sure is going to strike a chord with the audiences. Talented Vidya Balan will be seen as Shakuntala and Sanya Malhotra will play her daughter. It’ll be interesting to watch this duo and their chemistry on-screen as this film and excitement for it is leading the trail. The buzz around this is immense and everyone is waiting for this one!
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl on Netflix
Inspired by the life of the first Indian woman Air Force officer to fly in a combat zone during the 1999 Kargil War, the story of Gunjan Saxena highlights grit, determination and courage. Janhvi Kapoor will be seen as Gunjan, portraying her life’s ups and downs. It encourages other women to step out of their comfort zone and dream big. The movie brings to light her journey from Lucknow to flying high in the sky.
Bhuj: The pride of India on Disney+Hotstar
Set amidst the backdrop of 1971 Indo – Pak war, the movie is an untold story of Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik and the brave 300 women of Bhuj who saved their home from being taken away during this war. These women came together to rebuild and repair the only runway in Bhuj, which was crucial for the war. With a stellar star cast like Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha, Bhuj is one of the much-awaited movies making its way to the digital platform.
The Big Bull on Disney+Hotstar
The Big Bull is a rag to riches story. The first look was released a while ago and the film is based on real-life stockbroker Harshad Mehta’s life. This man sold dreams to India. It chronicles his financial transgressions over a period of 10 years from 1980 to 1990. The lead role is being essayed by Abhishek Bachchan and Ileana D’Cruz. The film is produced by Ajay Devgn and Anand Pandit.