2019 — The Year of Indian Biopics
Which of these Indian Biopics releasing in 2019 are you most excited to see?
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- DirectorVijay Ratnakar GutteStarsAnupam KherAkshaye KhannaSuzanne BernertExplores Manmohan Singh's tenure as the Prime Minister of India and the kind of control he had over the cabinet and the country.Biopic of India's 13th Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
- DirectorVikas BahlStarsHrithik RoshanMrunal ThakurNandish Singh SandhuBased on the life of Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar who runs the famed Super 30 program for IIT aspirants in Patna.Biopic of mathematician Anand Kumar who runs the famed Super 30 program for IIT aspirants in Patna.
- DirectorsAbhijit PanseAmol BhorStarsNawazuddin SiddiquiAmrita RaoPrakash BelawadiFrom controversial cartoonist to powerful Mumbai politician, this biopic maps the meteoric rise of far-right Shiv Sena party founder, Bal Thackeray.Biopic of Shiv Sena Supremo, Balasaheb Thackeray.
- DirectorOmung KumarStarsVivek OberoiBarkha BishtBoman IraniBiography of India's Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.Biopic of India's 14th Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi.
- DirectorAvinash DhyaniStarsAvinash DhyaniPrashil RawatMukesh TiwariThe story is based on the life of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat. 55 years ago during 1962 Indo-China war , when the destiny of war was pre decided, there stood a brave soldier from 4th Garhwal Rifle against all odds and guarded our post from Nurunaang Base in Arunachal Pradesh then called NEFA border. He was awarded Mahavir Chakra for his posthumous bravery, and is said to be guarding the post even after his death. Jaswant Singh has attained the status of a deity at the Sino-Indian frontier. Even a temple has been erected in his memory and the Army has posted five soldiers for the upkeep of his memorial.Biopic of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, who won the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously as a result of his actions during the battle of Nuranang in present-day Arunachal Pradesh, India, during the Sino-Indian War in 1962.
- DirectorOm RautStarsAjay DevgnSaif Ali KhanSharad KelkarTanhaji Malusare, a military chieftain in the army of the Maratha king Shivaji, leads the charge to capture the strategically important Kondhana fort guarded by the army of the fierce Rajput chieftain Udaybhan Rathod.Biopic of Tanaji Malusare, a 17th-century Maharashtrian Koli military leader in the Maratha Empire.
- DirectorsRadha Krishna JagarlamudiKangana RanautStarsKangana RanautDanny DenzongpaSuresh OberoiStory of Rani Lakshmibai, one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and her resistance to the British Rule.Biopic of Rani Lakshmibai, one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
- DirectorShonali BoseStarsPriyanka Chopra JonasFarhan AkhtarZaira WasimBased on the love story of a couple spanning 25 years and told through the lens of their spunky teenage daughter Aisha Chaudhary, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.Biopic of motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary.
- DirectorRadha Krishna JagarlamudiStarsNandamuri BalakrishnaVidya BalanKaikala SatyanarayanaBased on the journey of the legendary Telugu actor, filmmaker and ex-Chief Minister Late Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri.Biopic of legendary Telugu actor, filmmaker and ex-Chief Minister Late Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri.
- DirectorIndrajit LankeshStarsPankaj TripathiRicha ChadhaRajeev PillaiA biopic based on the life of adult star Shakeela, who ruled the South Indian film industry for over two decades. The film features Richa Chadha in the lead role.Biopic of adult star Shakeela, who ruled the South Indian film industry for over two decades.
- DirectorNagraj ManjuleStarsAmitabh BachchanBharat Kumar BhogratAnkush GedamBased on the life of Vijay Barse, a retired sports teacher who founded an NGO called Slum Soccer. He managed to rehabilitate street kids by keeping them off drugs and crime by turning them into soccer players and building a whole team.Biopic of Vijay Barse, a retired sports teacher who founded an NGO called Slum Soccer. He managed to rehabilitate street kids by keeping them off drugs and crime by turning them into soccer players and building a whole team.
- DirectorSurender ReddyStarsChiranjeeviAmitabh BachchanSudeepA historical action epic inspired by the life of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, who revolted against the atrocities of East India Company 10 years before the Sepoy Mutiny.Biopic of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, who revolted against the atrocities of East India Company 10 years before the Sepoy Mutiny.
- DirectorBlessyStarsPrithviraj SukumaranJimmy Jean-LouisK.r. GokulAn Indian man seeking work follows a job lead to Saudi Arabia, only to find himself forced to labor without pay as a goat herder in the remote desert.Biopic of Najeeb Muhammad, an Indian abused migrant worker, who was forced to survived in a desert to herd goats in Saudi Arabia.
- DirectorMadhavanStarsMadhavanSimranRajit KapoorThe story of Indian Space Research Organization scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was framed for being a spy and arrested in 1994.Biopic of ISRO Scientist Nambi Narayanan who was falsely accused of being a spy and arrested in 1994.
- DirectorRadha Krishna JagarlamudiStarsNandamuri BalakrishnaSumanthKrishna AkkuluA follow up to NTR: Kathanayakudu which was based on N.T. Rama Rao's life and acting career. This movie will focus on his political career.Biopic of legendary Telugu actor, filmmaker and ex-Chief Minister Late Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri.
- DirectorAmole GupteStarsMukesh AgrohariOlga AnandRohan ApteThe story of Saina Nehwal, a professional badminton player who ranked number 1 in the sport.Biopic of Indian women badminton player Saina Nehwal.
- DirectorsThree Autumn LeavesMahi v RaghavStarsMammoottyNassarJagapathi BabuAn Indian politician takes up a decision to go on a 900-mile walking tour as a part of his election campaign. Yatra is an emotional tribute to the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy.Biopic of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the two-time Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
- DirectorSameer VidwansStarsBhagyashree MilindLalit PrabhakarSonia AlbizuriIn the 19th century, Anandi Joshi, a young girl, goes through several challenges to become one of India's first female physicians with the help of her husband, Gopalrao Joshi.Biopic of one of the earliest Indian female physicians Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi.
- DirectorsSanjay Singh NegiRajendra Gupta SanjayStarsDeepak AcharyaChand AnsariSunil BalwantThe film is based on the life of Maulana Azad, the first education minister of independent India, who fought valiantly, devoting his whole life for the Hindu-Muslim unity.Biopic of Indian activist Abul Kalam Azad.