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

7.1

24 criticsExceptional02The Dirty PictureHindi · 2011“It's unlikely to garner critical acclaim, of course. No male reviewer will recommend a…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

11 criticsExceptional03Budhia Singh – Born to RunHindi · 2016“'Budhia Singh' manages to break away from a whole lot of principle arcs and formulae.” — Namrata Joshi

6.7

22 criticsRecommended04Bhaag Milkha BhaagHindi · 2013“For a film about sprinting and clocking shortest timings possible, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag…” — Sarit Ray

6.6

23 criticsRecommended05An Insignificant ManHindi · 2017“An Insignificant Man is a peek into the working of politics and difficulties of bringing…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.5

6 criticsRecommended06PadmanHindi · 2018“Akshay Kumar's superhero swoops in and de-stigmatises menstrual hygiene without making…” — Sweta Kaushal

6.4

28 criticsRecommended07Poorna: Courage Has No LimitHindi · 2017“Poorna is well intentioned and but in its hunt for ticket revenues and be palatable for a…” — Dhrubo Jyoti

6.4

17 criticsRecommended08M.S. Dhoni: The Untold StoryHindi · 2016“Our heroes are generally virtuous, but a biopic also needs objectivity. The director has…” — Rohit Vats

6.3

36 criticsRecommended09Mary KomHindi · 2014“Priyanka Chopra rises above a generic script, predictable treatment and an extremely…” — Sudhish Kamath

6.1

44 criticsRecommended10Paan Singh TomarHindi · 2010“In director Tigmanshu Dhulia's biopic, Paan Singh Tomar, the two worlds collide. And the…” — Avijit Ghosh

6.1

6 criticsRecommended11Rang RasiyaHindi · 2014“Rang Rasiya is much more than just a period film. It's a statement on behalf of people…” — Rohit Vats

6.0

23 criticsRecommended12Manjhi: The Mountain ManHindi · 2015“Ketan aspires to find poetry in Manjhi's grand passion. He doesn't always succeed. But…” — Hindustan Times

5.8

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

5.5

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

5.1

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

5.0

37 criticsMixed18ThackerayHindi · 2019“Marathi manoos, Babri Masjid demolition and Hindutvavaad, expectedly, don't just find a…” — Namrata Joshi

4.8

14 criticsMixed19VeerappanHindi · 2016“...this 126-minute film has pace and a narrative technique which may give you a glimpse…” — Rohit Vats

4.6

28 criticsMixed20MastramHindi · 2014“There are so many ideas here about writing, sexual desire, fantasy, hypocrisy, the artist…” — Anupama Chopra

4.5

9 criticsMixed21HawaizaadaHindi · 2015“Vibhu has designed Hawaizaada to be an all-purpose vehicle that has romance, comedy and…” — Anupama Chopra

4.3

24 criticsUnfavorable22The Tashkent FilesHindi · 2019“A Second-Hand History Lesson In Third-Rate Politics...” — Rahul Desai

3.5

13 criticsUnfavorable23Buddha in a Traffic JamHindi · 2016“Buddha In A Traffic Jam is a propagandist film in the garb of a political satire. It…” — Surabhi Redkar

3.4

12 criticsUnfavorable24Jai Jawaan Jai KisaanHindi · 2015“If you are a Lal Bahadur Shastri fan and revere history, don't waste your sentiments on…” — Shubha Shetty-Saha

3.0

3 criticsUnfavorable

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