Biopics are fast gaining popularity in Bollywood and several film-makers are attempting movies based on the life events of iconic personalities. Let's see some of the best biopic Hindi movies which are still remembered. Neerja Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Yogendra Tiku, Shekhar Ravjiani Direction: Ram Madhvani "Neerja" is the story is based on the life of Neerja Bhanot who was shot dead by terrorists when trying to save 3 children in hijacked Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi on 5 September 1986. The aircraft was carrying 361 passengers and 19 crew members. Read the full review 'Neerja': A poignant tale Mary Kom Direction: Omung Kumar Cast: Priyanka Chopra, Darshan Kumaar, Sunil Thapa Mary Kom is a biographical film directed by Omung Kumar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead role as the eponymous boxer, with Darshan Kumar and Sunil Thapa in supporting roles as her husband and mentor respectively. The film depicts Kom's journey of becoming a boxer to her victory at the 2008 World Boxing Championships in Ningbo. CT Review: A detached biopic Paan Singh Tomar Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia Stars: Irrfan Khan, Ravi Bhushan Bhartiya, Mahie Gill The story of Paan Singh Tomar, an Indian athlete and seven-time national steeplechase champion who becomes one of the most feared dacoits in Chambal Valley after his retirement. Irrfan Khan plays the title role, with Mahie Gill, Vipin Sharma and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the supporting cast. Bhandit Queen Direction: Shekhar Kapur Stars: Seema Biswas, Manjoj Bajpai, Nirmal Pandey, Ranjit Chaudhry This gripping Indian-British film relates the true story of Phoolan Devi, an Indian woman arrested in the state of Uttar Pradesh in January 1983 for kidnapping and murder. Director Shekhar Kapur introduced his film as depicting the brutal "truth" about the oppression of women and lower castes in India. Guru Direction: Mani Ratnam Stars: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bachchan, R. Madhavan Guru is the story of a young Gujarati lad from a small village who dares to dream big, makes his dreams come true and finally even has the courage to stand up and fight to keep what is rightfully his own. The film was co-written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Bhaag Milka bhaag Director: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Rebecca Breeds, Dalip Tahil, Prakash Raj Bhaag Milkha Bhaag chronicles the life of Indian sprinter Milkha Singh from his childhood to achieving the iconic standing. The film attempts to understand a catastrophic loss that was deemed a sure victory and explores through the darkness of disgrace, Milkha's redemption. The Dirty Picture Shahid Rang Rasiya Gandhi, my Father Bose - The forgtten hero Sardar
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