Padmaavat To Mughal-e-Azam, Must-watch Hindi Period-dramas Of All Time
Mughal-e-Azam was a 1960s Indian epic historical drama film produced and directed by K. Asif. It still remains the favourite classic of all generations.
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Starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi was released in 2019 and was based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai from Jhansi.
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Padmaavat opened to massive protests but highly positive reviews. Starring Deepika Padukone in the lead, this Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama was based on the life of Rani Padmavati.
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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was released in 2001 and was a period musical sports drama written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. This movie emerged as a cult classic for years to come.
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Starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead, Jodhaa Akbar was an epic Hindi period drama that was released in 2008. The movie was based on the real-life story of a Mughal emperor.
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Another Sanjay Leela Bhansali classic on the list, Gangubai Kathiawadi was released in 2022 and starred Alia Bhatt in the lead. This period drama explored the life and struggles of a brothel activist.
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Bandit Queen can never be missed out of this list when we talk about the must-watch period dramas of all time. The movie explored the horrific struggles of Phoolan Devi who killed all of her rapists.