Ever since Indian cinema has delved into the biopic genre, it has delivered the best and most unforgettable Hindi biopic movies. From Gangubai Kathiawadi and Shershaah to Sanju and Sardar Udham, the list is never-ending. These biopics have served as a window into the lives of historic figures, ranging from freedom fighters and war heroes to sports personalities and actors.
Here’s a list of the best Hindi biopic movies to watch right now:
Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
Streaming On: Netflix
This Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial biographical crime drama is produced by Bhansali Productions and Pen India Limited. Gangubai Kathiawadi stars Alia Bhatt in the titular role, alongside Shantanu Maheshwari, Vijay Raaz, Indira Tiwari, Seema Pahwa, Jim Sarbh, and Ajay Devgn in supporting roles.
Furthermore, this film documents the life of Gangubai Kothewali. It depicts the journey of a girl from Kathiawad who not only accepts her destiny but also learns to make the most of it.
Gangubai Kathiawadi was released in theatres on February 25, 2022. It is available to stream on Netflix.
Shershaah (2021)
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Vishnuvardhan directed, and Sandeep Shrivastava wrote this biographical war movie Shershaah. It is based on the life of Vikram Batra, who achieved martyrdom in the Kargil War. Dharma Productions and Kaash Entertainment produced the film. It stars Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Shiv Panditt, and Nikitin Dheer, among others.
The film premiered on August 12, 2021, on Amazon Prime Video and is available to stream on the platform.
Sanju (2018)
Streaming On: Netflix
Rajkumar Hirani directed and edited Sanju, which he and Vidhu Vinod Chopra produced under the banners Rajkumar Hirani Films and Vinod Chopra Films. Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi wrote the biographical comedy-drama.
The film is based on the life of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. It mainly focuses on the actor’s drug addiction, his arrest after the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts, his relationship with his father, and his acting career. Ranbir Kapoor stars as the titular character, along with Vicky Kaushal, Dia Mirza, Anushka Sharma, and Paresh Rawal, among others.
Sanju was released worldwide on June 29, 2018. It is available to stream on Netflix.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
Streaming On: Disney+ Hotstar
Written and directed by Neeraj Pandey, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is a biographical sports drama on the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former Test, ODI, and T20 International captain of the Indian national cricket team. It stars the late Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Patani, Kiara Advani, Anupam Kher, and Rajesh Sharma, among others.
The film focused on M. S. Dhoni’s life, from his early years to his rise as the captain of the Indian national cricket team. Dhoni himself was a consultant on the film. Fox Star Studios, Inspired Entertainment, and Friday FilmWorks produced the film.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story was released on September 30, 2016. It is currently available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Sardar Udham (2021)
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Shoojit Sircar directed the biographical historical drama, Sardar Udham, produced by Rising Sun Films in collaboration with Kino Works.
The film is based on the life of Udham Singh. He was a freedom fighter from Punjab, famous for assassinating Michael O’Dwyer in London to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 in Amritsar. It stars Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, along with Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Amol Parashar, Banita Sandhu, and Kirsty Averton, among others.
Sardar Udham was released on October 16, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video. It is available to stream on the platform.
