'Shakuntala Devi' & other biopics that showcase best achievement of human spirit

In past few years, Bollywood has delivered some exceptional biopics, which are subjected to indomitable human spirit. Meanwhile, Hindi cinema is all set to offer a bunch of real-life stories that can inspire audience in many ways. Here are some biopics from Bollywood that are binge-worthy. list includes Vidya Balan's Shakuntala Devi and more.

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4 binge-worthy biopics

Shakuntala Devi

Vidya Balan starrer Shakuntala Devi released on Prime Video on July 31, 2020. film also stars Jisshu Sengupta, Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh, among ors. Helmed by Anu Men,  film traces  journey of 'human-computer' Shakuntala Devi; and, how she earned herself a place in 1982 edition of Guinness Book Of World Records.  movie also highlights phase in Shakuntala's life when she found it difficult to balance her personal and professional life after she gave birth to her daughter. 

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Manto

This 2018 biographical drama film, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, was based on life of Indo-Pak poet Saadat Hasan Manto.  film's plot revolves around life of Manto and how India-Pakistan partition affected his career as a poet and also obstacles he faced in his personal life. ensemble cast of Manto includes actors such as Rasika Dugal, Paresh Rawal, Ranvir Shorey, and Thair Bhasin, among many ors. 

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Kesari

historical action-war drama revolves around Havildar Ishar Singh (Akshay Kumar), a British Indian Army soldier who leads 21 Sikh soldiers in a battle against 10,000 Pashtun invaders. What is unfolding, though, is biggest last stand wars of all time. story follows events leading up to Battle of Zaragarhi, an 1897 battle between 21 British Indian Army 36th Sikhs soldiers and 10,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen. 

Neerja

Featuring Sonam Kapoor, Shekhar and Jim Sarbh in leading roles, movie is based on life of courous Neerja Bhat, who sacrificed her life while protecting lives of 359 passengers on Pan Am flight 73 in 1986; which was hijacked by a terrorist organisation. Helmed by Ram Madhvani, film also stars actors like Shabana Azmi and Yogendra Tikoo in prominent roles. Released in 2016, movie earned nearly ₹135.52 crores at box office.

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