Published 09:10 IST, November 8th 2020
Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher & other actors' memorable roles in biopics
Kangana Ranaut is soon going to been seen in the biopic, 'Thalaivi. Take a look at actors who looked similar to the original personalities in biographies.
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Hindi film industry has been producing biographical movies since long back. Biopics dramatise life of a n-fictional or historical person. Moreover, se movies are a great way to convey to audience strong messs and make m aware of true-life stories and incidents. Take a look at actors who impressed critics with ir performances in biopics and looked very similar to original characters.
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Actors who slew in biographies
Kangana Ranaut in Thalaivi
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut will be seen essaying role of Jayalalitha in movie Thalaivi. Jayalalitha was leer of political power in state of Tamil Nu. movie is a biopic of political leer who singlehandedly ruled over Tamil Nu for a few years. film was set to have a big-screen release on June 26 and is directed by Vijay.
Anupam Kher in Accidental Prime Minister
Accidental Prime Minister is a biographical drama film helmed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte and written by Mayank Tewari. movie was based on 2014 memoir of same name which was by Sanjaya Baru. film features Anupam Kher in role of Manmohan Singh, ecomist, and politician who served as 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. movie was released on January 11, 2019.
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Vidya Balan in Dirty Picture
Dirty Picture is a biographical musical drama film. movie was inspired by life of Silk Smitha, a South Indian actor who was ted for her erotic roles. However, filmmakers later clarified that story was t officially or literally based on Smitha alone. Hence, it also resembles personal lives of or women in popular culture. movie was directed by Milan Luthria.
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Sonam Kapoor in Neerja
film, featuring Sonam Kapoor in le role, was a story based on events that took place when a Pan Am Flight 73 was high jacked in Karachi. central character, played by Sonam, originally Neerja Bhat, was only 23 years old when she saved several lives of passengers on board. film was a commercial success and received high praise from critics and fans.
Ranbir Kapoor in Sanju
Sanju, a biographical film of Sanjay Dutt, was produced by Vishu Vid Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani. movie features Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Vicky Kaushal, Manisha Koirala, Dia Mirza, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Jim Sarbh in prominent roles. flick went on to become one of highest-grossing films of year. Ranbir Kapoor played key role of Sanjay ''Sanju'' Dutt. Ranbir also earned several awards and accoles for his stellar performance in movie.
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Promo Im Credits: Thalaivi, Film Instagram and A Still From Film Sanju
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09:10 IST, November 8th 2020