Chhapaak: Bollywood movies from the past based on real-life stories

Chhapaak is an upcoming film of actor Deepika Pukone. first look from her upcoming release has enthralled her fans. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, movie is reportedly a cinematic retelling of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Laxmi Agarwal was attacked at of 15, by her bror's friend Guddu, as an act of revenge. She braved catastrophe will all resilence, and is w a campaigner for Stop Acid Attacks, founded by Alok Dixit and Ashish Shukla. Laxmi's tale of bravery has inspired millions.

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Chhapaak inspired by life of Laxmi Aggarwal is all set to release early next year. While Chhapaak starring Deepika Pukone is t first Bollywood movie to be inspired by real-life incidents. Here are a few movies inspired by tragic real-life incidents.

Bollywood movies inspired by real-life incidents:

Aligarh (2015)
tale of an Aligarh University professor, who faces  fury of a homophobic society won many hearts. Directed by Hansal Mehta, movie featured Maj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in le. movie narrated real-life story of Ramachandra Siras. Aligarh released in 2015, was hailed by critics for depicting tale of Siras with all warmth and honesty. Here is a review posted by film critic Taran arsh:

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Attacks of 26/11 (2013)
movie narrated 72-hour ordeal faced by city of Mumbai, during 2008 terrorist attack. Directed by Ram Gopal Verma, movie featured Nana Patekar, Atul Kulkarni, among ors. movie was appreciated by critics for its cinematic retelling of 26/11 terrorist attack. arsh posted a review hailing movie for its brave and powerful plot. Have a look at his tweet:

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Talvar (2015)

movie was directorial debut of Meghna Gulzar. movie starring Konkana Sen Sharma, Irrfan Khan and Neeraj Kabi in le was based on 2008 ida double murder case. movie written by Vishal Bharwaj was a scene-by-scene investigation drama of Arushi Talwar and Hemraj Banje. Here is what arsh has to say about film:

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