The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Starring Ajay Devgn as Bhagat Singh, The Legend of Bhagat Singh is about the freedom fighter who fought for India's independence along with fellow members of the Hindustan Republic Association.
Mangal Pandey – The Rising (2005)
Aamir Khan played the titular role in this historical biographical drama film is based on the life of Mangal Pandey. He was an Indian soldier known for helping to spark the Indian rebellion of 1857 - The First War of Indian Independence.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000)
This biopic, based on the life of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, highlights his contributions to the emancipation of the downtrodden and oppressed classes in India and his hand in shaping the Constitution of India.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004)
This biopic depicts the life of the Indian Independence leader Subhash Chandra Bose in Nazi Germany: 1941–1943, as well as in Japanese-occupied Asia, 1943–1945. It shows the events leading to the formation of Azad Hind Fauj.
Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019)
Manikarnika is the story of the brave Queen Rani Laxmibai showing her mutiny against the Britishers. Kangana Ranaut nailed the role in this biopic.
Gandhi (1982)
The biopic was about the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the lawyer who became the famed leader of the Indian revolts against British rule, preaching his philosophy of nonviolent protest.
Shaheed (1965)
This movie from 1965 is set during the Indian independence movement, and tells the story of Bhagat Singh, a young charismatic socialist, who fights against British rule. He sacrifices his life to become a legendary revolutionary.
Sardar (1993)
This film about India's first home minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, highlights how he helped in making India a democratic country. His struggle as a leader in the post-Independence period after they got freedom from the age-old British rule is highlighted in this film.
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2004)
2024's Swatantrya Veer Savarkar starring Randeep Hooda showcases the life journey of Indian freedom fighter and reformer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar.
Sardar Udham (2021)
Starring Vicky Kaushal, this biopic details the two decades of Punjabi Sikh revolutionary Udham Singh, which he spent planning the assassination of the man responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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.jpg "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004)
This biopic depicts the life of the Indian Independence leader Subhash Chandra Bose in Nazi Germany: 1941–1943, as well as in Japanese-occupied Asia, 1943–1945. It shows the events leading to the formation of Azad Hind Fauj.")
