11 True Story Movies on Netflix That Will Make a Deep Impact on You

While Bollywood loves to romanticize stories, it has also delighted movie lovers with some true stories. The moment we hear an unbelievable story, it is bound to grab the attention of our filmmakers as well. With a little creative freedom in storytelling, there are a plethora of movies based on true stories that have given the audiences a chance to experience some of the riveting experiences.

11 Movies Based on True Stories on Netflix You Can’t Miss

1. Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s biographical drama, helmed by Alia Bhatt, tops the list. The film is based on the life of Gangubai Kothewali, whose life was chronicled in S. Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai. The film tells the story of a simple girl from Kathiawad who is forced into prostitution. She accepts her fate and makes sure it turns in her favor. The convincing direction and Alia’s performance are a must-watch.

2. Ms Chatterjee vs Norway (2023)

The 2023 release, Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, stars Rani Mukerji in the lead role, along with Anirban Bhattacharya, Neena Gupta and Jim Sarbh. Directed by Ashima Chibber, the film is inspired by the true story of Anurup Bhattacharya and Sagarika Chakraborty, an Indian couple whose children were taken away by Norwegian authorities in 2011. Another captivating performance by the actress that will make you appreciate your Indian emotions even more.

3. Article 370 (2024)

Another engrossing experience that deserves your immediate attention is Aditya Dhar’s Article 370. The political action thriller is based on Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The special article gave it the power to have a separate constitution, a state flag and autonomy from internal governance. The film stars Yami Gautam and Priyamani, besides Skand Thakur, Ashwini Kaul, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil and Kiran Karmarkar in the lead roles.

4. Srikanth (2024)

Rajkummar Rao proved his versatility and acting skills in Tushar Hiranandani’s Srikanth. Another excellent biopic is based on the life of visually impaired entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla, who rose to fame as the founder of Bollant Industries, a company set up in 2012 to employ uneducated and differently-abled individuals in creating eco-friendly products. The inspiring story chronicles his struggle to fight against all odds to shine in his life.

5. Maharaj (2024)

Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan made an unconventional debut with Maharaj, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra. The period drama film is based on the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862 and Saurabh Shah’s novel about the case. The film stars Junaid as Karsandas Mulji and Jaideep Ahlawat as JJ aka Maharaj. The film also stars Sharvari and Shalini Pandey in lead roles.

6. Pad-Man (2018)

In an illustrious career, Akshay Kumar has several films to his credit that have proven influential in raising his voice on social issues. Written and directed by R. Balki, Pad Man was a biographical drama based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social activist and entrepreneur from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu who made cheap sanitary napkins for women in rural areas. His journey was chronicled by Twinkle Khanna in the fictional story The Legend of Lakshmi Prasad.

7. Nobody Killed Jessica (2011)

Written and directed by Rajkumar Gupta, No One Killed Jessica was based on the popular Jessica Lal murder case. The film tells the story of a Delhi girl who was shot dead by a politician’s son after she refused to serve them drinks after a certain time. The film chronicles her sister’s struggle to get justice for her sister’s death.

8. Sanju (2018)

The excellent direction of Rajkumar Hirani and a convincing performance by Ranbir Kapoor make Sanju a wholesome watch. The film promises to show the unknown side of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s controversial phase. From his drug addiction, his arrest for his alleged involvement in the 1993 Bombay bombings, his relationship with his father to his acting career, the film makes you feel closer to your beloved star.

9. Amar Singh Chamkila (2024)

Imtiaz Ali’s directorial Amar Singh Chamkila is based on the life of a legendary Punjabi singer. Known for his record-breaking songs, he was murdered at the age of 23. Known as the ‘Elvis Persley of Punjab’, the gripping story has been narrated by Diljit Dosanjh with his impeccable acting skills. We also get to see Parineeti Chopra in the role of Amarjot Kaur, the wife and co-vocalist of Chamkila.

10. The sky is pink (2019)

Directed by Shonali Bose, The Sky Is Pink is based on the life of motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary, who passed away at the age of 18. She suffered from severe combined immunodeficiency and pulmonary fibrosis. The film, starring Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Rohit Saraf and Zaira Wasim, tells the story from the perspective of her parents Aditi Chaudhary and Niren Chaudhary as they navigate their marriage while dealing with their daughter’s illness.

11.83 (2021)

As they rightly say, Bollywood and cricket are a combination made in heaven. You can imagine the adrenaline rush Kabir Khan’s directorial 83 will give you. The biographical sports drama is based on India’s historic victory in the 1983 World Cup match. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Saqib Saleem, Harrdy Sandhu, Sahil Khattar, Ammy Virk, Dhairya Karwa and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.

It is important to mention that apart from the above mentioned films Bhumi Pednekar’s Bhakshak, Diljit Dosanjh’s Soorma, Irrfan Khan’s Paan Singh Tomar, Taapse Pannu’s Shabaash Mithu, Priyanka Chopra’s Mary Kom, Janhvi Kapoor’s Gunjan Saxena, Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Manjhi: The Mountain Main among others can also be enjoyed for a great cinematic experience.

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