Talking about Shah Bano case, it was a legal battle that became a landmark and reshaped the debate over women’s rights and secularism in India. The film revisits the story of a Muslim woman, Shah Bano, who moved to the Supreme Court in the late '70s after her husband, a famous advocate from Indore, Mohammed Ahmad Khan, abandoned her and their five children.
Shahid, directed by Hansal Mehta, is a powerful courtroom drama inspired by the real-life story of lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi. Starring Rajkummar Rao, the film traces Shahid’s journey from being wrongfully imprisoned under terrorism charges to becoming a fearless defender of those falsely accused of similar crimes.
Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi-starrer Jolly LLB 3 draws from the 2011 land acquisition protests in Uttar Pradesh. A farmer is deceived into giving up his land to a ruthless corporate firm, leading to tragic consequences.
Directed by Ashima Chibber, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway is inspired by the real-life story of Sagarika Chakraborty, an Indian mother who fought a legal battle against the Norwegian child welfare services.
The film stars Rani Mukerji as Debika Chatterjee, whose children are taken away by authorities after being accused of improper parenting. The actress even won the National Film Award for her compelling performance.
Scoop, created by Hansal Mehta, is a gripping Netflix series inspired by the real-life experiences of journalist Jigna Vora. It is an adaptation of her book Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison.
The show stars Karisma Tanna as Jagruti Pathak, a crime reporter whose life turns upside down when she’s accused of conspiring in the murder of a fellow journalist.
No One Killed Jessica (2011) is a gripping courtroom drama inspired by the real-life Jessica Lal murder case that shook the nation in 1999. The film stars Rani Mukerji as a fierce journalist and Vidya Balan as Sabrina, Jessica’s sister, who tirelessly fights for justice after her sister is shot dead by a politician’s son.
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is inspired by the real-life Asaram Bapu rape case. The film stars Manoj Bajpayee as lawyer P.C. Solanki, who takes on the powerful godman accused of sexually assaulting a minor. The movie showcases the courage of one man who stands firm against power and influence.
Talvar is a gripping crime drama inspired by the real-life 2008 Noida double murder case. Directed by Meghna Gulzar and written by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film stars Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Neeraj Kabi, and Sohum Shah in key roles.
Rustom is a fictionalized retelling of the 1959 K.M. Nanavati vs. State of Maharashtra case. Inspired by true events, the film starring Akshay Kumar and Ileana Dcruz follows a naval officer who shoots his wife’s lover, leading to a sensational courtroom trial that captured the nation’s attention.
Jai Bhim is a powerful courtroom drama inspired by a real-life case fought by Justice K. Chandru. The film stars Suriya as a lawyer who takes up the fight for justice after a tribal man is falsely accused and goes missing in police custody.
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