Best Indian Biography Movies

35 films · 24 with 3+ critic reviews

Biopics of athletes, politicians, artists and freedom fighters. One of the best-reviewed categories on the site by rate.

The best Indian biography movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01Sachin: A Billion DreamsHindi · 2017“I wiped my eyes when the same footage played inside the theatre, I won't deny that, but…” — Rohit Vats

6.9

24 criticsRecommended02The Dirty PictureHindi · 2011“It's unlikely to garner critical acclaim, of course. No male reviewer will recommend a…” — Mayank Shekhar

6.7

11 criticsRecommended03Bhaag Milkha BhaagHindi · 2013“For a film about sprinting and clocking shortest timings possible, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag…” — Sarit Ray

6.5

23 criticsRecommended04Budhia Singh – Born to RunHindi · 2016“'Budhia Singh' manages to break away from a whole lot of principle arcs and formulae.” — Namrata Joshi

6.5

22 criticsRecommended05M.S. Dhoni: The Untold StoryHindi · 2016“The film catches the game at the grassroots—but instead of the usual portrayal of…” — Namrata Joshi

6.2

36 criticsMixed06PadmanHindi · 2018“Pad Man is an example of how good causes may not always make great cinema.” — Namrata Joshi

6.2

28 criticsMixed07Poorna: Courage Has No LimitHindi · 2017“Poorna is well intentioned and but in its hunt for ticket revenues and be palatable for a…” — Dhrubo Jyoti

6.2

17 criticsMixed08An Insignificant ManHindi · 2017“An Insignificant Man is a peek into the working of politics and difficulties of bringing…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.2

6 criticsMixed09Mary KomHindi · 2014“Priyanka Chopra rises above a generic script, predictable treatment and an extremely…” — Sudhish Kamath

6.1

44 criticsMixed10Rang RasiyaHindi · 2014“Rang Rasiya is much more than just a period film. It's a statement on behalf of people…” — Rohit Vats

5.9

23 criticsMixed11Paan Singh TomarHindi · 2010“It is a beautiful, moving moment in the film. But the simple scene holds together because…” — Aseem Chhabra

5.9

6 criticsMixed12Manjhi: The Mountain ManHindi · 2015“Ketan aspires to find poetry in Manjhi's grand passion. He doesn't always succeed. But…” — Hindustan Times

5.7

30 criticsMixed13Super 30Hindi · 2019“A salutary cause and an inspirational story about the triumph of the underdog doesn't…” — Namrata Joshi

5.7

27 criticsMixed14SoormaHindi · 2018“The actor is the mainstay of an understated rather than rousing sports film...” — Namrata Joshi

5.6

19 criticsMixed15TanhajiHindi · 2020“Tanhaji is a complete package. It's magnificent, high on visual effects and has powerful…” — Hindustan Times

5.4

9 criticsMixed16SarbjitHindi · 2016“Randeep Hooda stands out in this melodramatic melange of cardboard cut-outs that…” — Namrata Joshi

5.2

29 criticsMixed17AzharHindi · 2016“The Emraan Hashmi charm mixed with shy Azharuddin mannerism makes it a heady cocktail.…” — Rohit Vats

5.0

37 criticsMixed18ThackerayHindi · 2019“This is either an oblivious or blatantly self-aware film, a work not of propaganda as…” — Raja Sen

4.9

14 criticsUnfavorable19VeerappanHindi · 2016“...this 126-minute film has pace and a narrative technique which may give you a glimpse…” — Rohit Vats

4.7

28 criticsUnfavorable20MastramHindi · 2014“There are so many ideas here about writing, sexual desire, fantasy, hypocrisy, the artist…” — Anupama Chopra

4.7

9 criticsUnfavorable21HawaizaadaHindi · 2015“Vibhu has designed Hawaizaada to be an all-purpose vehicle that has romance, comedy and…” — Anupama Chopra

4.4

24 criticsUnfavorable22Buddha in a Traffic JamHindi · 2016“'Buddha In A Traffic Jam' is mostly in English which might be a problem for the producer.…” — Rohit Bhatnagar

3.9

12 criticsUnfavorable23Jai Jawaan Jai KisaanHindi · 2015“If you are a Lal Bahadur Shastri fan and revere history, don't waste your sentiments on…” — Shubha Shetty-Saha

3.9

3 criticsUnfavorable24The Tashkent FilesHindi · 2019“With no conviction and utter confusion, the film is evidently more drama than reality.…” — Kennith Rosario

3.8

13 criticsUnfavorable

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Recent Indian Biography releases

5.4

Tanhaji

9 critics

5.7

Super 30

27 critics

3.8

The Tashkent Files

13 critics

4.9

Thackeray

14 critics

5.6

Soorma

19 critics

6.2

Padman

28 critics

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