Bollywood stars who have played iconic biographical figures
PRIYANKA CHOPRA- BAJIRAO MASTANI
Priyanka Chopra brought to life the dignity and resilience of Kashibai, the first wife of the Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I, in the epic historical romance Bajirao Mastani
PANKAJ TRIPATHI- MAIN ATAL HOON
Pankaj Tripathi recently played the character of India's former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in the biographical film Atal
PATRALKEHAA- PHULE
Patralekhaa has dropped a picture on her social media giving a sneak-peak with her upcoming portrayal of Savitribai Phule, a pioneer in women's education and social reform in India
NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI- THACKERAY
Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivered a very powerful performance as the Shiv Sena founder, Bal Thackeray, in his biopic Thackeray
VICKY KAUSHAL- SAM MANEKSHAW
Kaushal delivered an amazing performance as Marshal Sam Manekshaw, one of India's greatest war heroes, in the biographical drama Sam Bahadur
KARTIK AARYAN- CHANDU CHAMPION
Aaryan is set to portray the role of Murlikant Petkar in Champion Chandu. He is a renowned sports personality in the real life story of India's first Paralympic gold medalist
KANGANA RANAUT- EMERGENCY
Kangana Ranaut hooked viewers with the role of the Iron Lady of India, the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
AJAY DEVGN- MAIDAAN
Ajay Devgn's new film Maidaan is about the life of renowned Indian football coach Syed Abdul Rahim
RANDEEP HOODA- SWATANTRA VEER SAVARKAR
Ajay Hooda not only acted in the film but directed it as well, and has been receiving immense praise for his portrayal