Documentaries have a great impact on the audience, according to most critics. Documentaries are basically the portrayal of facts in the form of a movie. There are a number of documentaries available on Netflix that have been made by people who originate in India.

Indian documentaries that you can watch on Netflix

1.       My Friend Hussain (2013)

This documentary was based on the life of the famous painter MF Hussain. The story has been presented in the form of a docu-drama. The documentary has been directed by Bhavana Sresht. Many people, including a handful of dignitaries, can be seen talking about the infamous artist.

2.       Placebo (2014)

Placebo is a documentary on Netflix that has been written and directed by Abhay Kumar. The documentary won the best film award at the EBS International Documentary Festival in 2015. The story revolves around a school that is tough in its ways. The cinematography of the documentary has also been done by Abhay Kumar. The documentary has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10.

3.       Fireflies in the Abyss (2015)

This is a documentary based on an 11-year-old who is stuck in a coal mine in Northeast India. The film has been directed and written by Chandrasekhar Reddy. It stars actors like Nishant Rai, Raj Rai, and, Suraj Subba. The documentary has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10.

4.       In Their Shoes (2015)

The film is about a man who is trying to find out why his father never let him join the family business of shoe material trade. The documentary has been directed by Atul Sabharwal. The documentary was received well by the audience and hence has a good rating of 6.9 out 10 on IMDb.

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5.       Saeed Mirza – The Leftist Sufi (2016)

This documentary has been written and directed by Kireet Khurana. It is about Saeed Mirza, a man who has made films that delve into the socio-economic realities of the city of Mumbai. It stars Mahesh Bhatt, Pavan Malhotra, and Jeethu Mandal in pivotal roles. The story has been much spoken about amongst film enthusiasts.

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