Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey

5 Bollywood’s Best Biopics on Valorous Women

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Several women are known for their courage and vigour. Here's a look at some Bollywood biopics based on courageous women who fought to change the world for good.

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Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)

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It revolves around the real story of a woman named Gangubai. She flees to Mumbai with her lover but he ends up selling her to a brothel. The film features Alia Bhatt.

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Neerja (2016)

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Starring Sonam Kapoor, Neerja is the story of real-life flight attendant Neerja Bhanot. In 1986, Neerja was hosting the Pan Am Flight 73 when it got hijacked by a group of armed terrorists.

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Raazi (2018)

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It is based on the real-life story of an Indian spy Sehmat Khan, who was married to a Pakistani during the 1971 war.

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 Bandit Queen (1994)

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 It is the story of a real-life female dacoit, who ruled the town of Chambal, and later joins politics.

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Saand ki Aankh (2019)

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The film features Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar. It is the story of 'Shooter Dadis' Chandro and Prakashi Tomar.