Bollywood’s Silkyara rescue rush: 10 films inspired by real-life tales

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Bollywood is abuzz with filmmakers racing for titles based on the Silkyara tunnel rescue. Amidst this, let’s revisit 10 impactful films that have masterfully brought real-life stories to big screen:

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Wasseypur Warfare

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Mumbai Mayhem

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Cafe Conspiracy

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Mumbaai Mobsters

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Airlift Action

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Kargil Courage

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Bhopal’s Battle

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Mumbai’s Mettle

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Friday’s Fury

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Ghazi Glory

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