10 Must-Watch Biography Movies Based on Extraordinary Real-Life Journeys

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Watching the real-life stories of real-life heroes not only provides endless entertainment but also motivates us. These stories generally reflect the struggle that these heroes face to make others’ lives smoother. If you are also interested in watching the life of a well-known personality on screen, here we are with the best narratives for you. The movies we are offering you below come with gripping storylines, top-notch performances and visually stunning storytelling that makes them the best in the league. From political icons to everyday heroes, we have included different options here.

Costao

Featuring a gripping crime story, it is one of the finest biography movies on ZEE5 that is inspired by the life of real-life hero Costao Fernandes. The role of Costao is played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who has breathed life into the character and made it quite relatable and living. Whether it is about his challenges or it is about his profession, the director Sejal Shah has taken care of everything in brief and has made it a real gem.

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is another amazing biography movie on ZEE5 that introduces the audience to the life of a great freedom fighter, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The movie is directed and stars Randeep Hooda and offers different details about Veer Savarkar in brief. From mentioning his early revolutionary activities to his imprisonment in the cellular jail writer has taken care of each small detail to make it even more compelling.

Main Atal Hun

Main Atal Hun is an inspirational journey of a humble, dedicated and beloved former prime minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His journey from starting his life as a poet and then becoming a Prime Minister is quite interesting and inspirational. Pankaj Tripathi has brought the character alive through his powerful performance. The movie perfectly balances the political drama along with some glimpses of his personal life.

Sam Bahadur

Sam Bahadur is another inspirational biographical movie that tells the audience the life of the first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw. Meghna Gulzar as director and Vicky Kaushal as Sam have done a tremendous job. This war movie takes the audience on the military journey of Manekshaw right from his early days in the British Army to leading India to victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The performance of Vicky has added life to the character and has perfectly captured the wit, courage and unwavering leadership of Manekshaw.

I Killed Bapu

I Killed Bapu is another interesting biographical drama movie on ZEE5 that takes the audience into one of the most infamous assassination plots. The movie is based on the book by Prakash Nair that follows the confession of Prakash Babu, admitting to the plot of the murder of an ideological personality. It is not only a true crime story but is a powerful reminder that tells the audience about the conviction and violence.

Dharamaveer 2

Dharamveer 2 is an amazing biography movie about the Late Shiv Sena Leader Anand Dighe. The role of this inspirational leader has been performed by Marathi filmmaker and actor, Prasad Oak. Producers had used the Armada car number ‘MH05-G-2013’, the same number used by Dighae in real life in the movie. Absolute characterisation, powerful performances and much more are there, making it a must-watch Marathi movie.

Tarla

Tarla is an engaging biographical comedy-drama that revolves around the story of Tarla Dalal, one of the most beloved home chefs and cookbook authors. The role of Tarla is being done by Huma Qureshi and has perfectly shown her journey as a young homemaker experimenting in her Munabi Kitchen to becoming a culinary icon and revolutionising home cooking across the nation. Piyush Gupta has perfectly balanced modern humour and delicious nostalgia in the movie.

Saand Ki Aankh

Saand Ki Aankh is an inspirational biography movie on ZEE5 that celebrates the absolute spirit of two courageous and inspiring women, Chandro and Prakash Tomar. It is only their hard work, dedication and courage that they achieved the title of India’s oldest sharpshooters. It is a wonderful movie by Tushar Hiranandani that stars Taapsee Pannu as Prakashi and Bhumi Pednekar as Chandro. Both of the actresses have delivered powerful performances and breathed life into their characters.

Jhund

Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Jhund is another amazing biography movie by Amitabh Bachchan. It is a sports drama whose story revolves around the retired teacher Vijay Barse who forms a football team of underprivileged slum children and transforms their lives. Mr Bachchan has perfectly added life to Barse’s character through his compassion, determination and authentic performance.

Omerta

The Omerta is a thoughtful action movie that engages the audience with it till end. Raj Kumar Rao is in the role of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, who is a Pakistani terrorist and has performed different kidnappings and murders. It is a wonderful movie by Hansal Mehta that perfectly captures the descent into the making of a terrorist.

Real-life stories have a lasting impact on the audience. Biography movies on ZEE5 bring up a huge collection of movies that are not only entertaining but inspirational as well. The collection of movies offers a fresh perspective and respect for the people who dare to make a difference.