Thackeray to Thalaivii: 5 political biopics produced by Bollywood

Bollywood, traditionally, has refrained from going too political with its films, but every now and then we see some political biopics.

Zee Media Bureau | Sep 08, 2021, 10:38 AM IST

The Bollywood filmmakers have taken chunks from the lives of political personalities in their films, but very few have gone completely political with their projects.

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Thackeray was totally unapologetic in its approach

Thackeray was totally unapologetic in its approach

Nawazuddin Siddiqui played the maverick Maharashtra politician Bal Thackeray with high energy and great screen presence. It was directed by Abhijit Panse.

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The Accidental Prime Minister was based on Sanjaya Baru's book

The Accidental Prime Minister was based on Sanjaya Baru's book

Anupam Kher played Dr Manmohan Singh in the film directed by Vijay Gutte.

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Vivek Oberoi payed Narendra Modi in this one

Vivek Oberoi payed Narendra Modi in this one

Directed by Omung Kumar, this one was based on the life of Narendra Modi. It showed how he was always a leader in the making.

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An Insignificant Man was a well made documentary

An Insignificant Man was a well made documentary

Made by Khusboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla, this documentary captured the life and struggles of Arvind Kejriwal, who was up against all odds in 2014.

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Thalaivii is the latest political biopic by Bollywood

Thalaivii is the latest political biopic by Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut has played the character of J Jayalalithaa in the film directed by AL Vijay.

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