Biopics vary from inspirational to informative but can be the mixture of the two as well, even when it is about someone who defied the law. Here are some of those biopics made on Indians which depict perfectly their lives and have been brilliantly made:

1. Bandit Queen

This biopic is about the struggles in the life of Phoolan Devi. It gained a lot of controversies owing to its content but nevertheless, it was a successful film for its impact on the minds of the audience and the realistic performances in it. The film is directed by Shekhar Kapur and stars Seema Biswas as Phoolan Devi who brings forth the issues of sexual humiliation by upper caste men, child marriage and all about the orthodox society.

2. Kadambari

Directed by Suman Ghosh, Kadambari is a Bengali film about Kadambari Devi, the sister-in-law of Rabindranath Tagore. With Konkona Sen Sharma and Parambrata Chattopadhyay in the lead role, this biopic gives an insight into rarely known facts about Rabindranath Tagore. It is said that Kadambari Devi and Rabindranath Tagore had an inseparable bond of friendship that took a turn into romance, this movie rationally allows you to think it through.

3. Paan Singh Tomar

The Irrfan Khan starrer, Paan Singh Tomar, is a biopic made by Tigmanshu Dhulia based on the events in the life of an athlete who was a gold medal winner in the Indian National Games but turns into a dacoit thereafter. The transition of this athlete mentally has triggered the audience to appreciate the movie even more.

4. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

This is one movie you could say is a biopic and at the same time gives you a glimpse into the conditions faced by people due to the partition. Inspired by the Indian athlete Milkha Singh and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, it traces the partition and gives a glimpse into the life of the athlete’s childhood. Starring Farhan Akhtar, this film teaches you the true meanings of the terms victory and defeat.

5. The Legend of Bhagat Singh

The history of the freedom struggle, the emotional conditions during the time and the amazing performance by Ajay Devgn will keep you hooked to this film about the legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

6. Mary Kom

The boxer Mary Kom, a winner of several titles for our nation, played by Priyanka Chopra was a hit at the box office. Directed by Omung Kumar, this biopic not only shows the achievements of the boxer but also the hardships she has faced in her life and career. It is also seen as one of Priyanka Chopra’s best performances. 

7. Bose the Forgotten Hero

A complete account of the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose can be seen in this biopic directed by Shyam Benegal. The role has been done justice by Sachin Khedekar who takes you back in time with him. The political tensions and ideological conflicts have all been explored in this biopic gaining the applaud of audience worldwide.