Indian cinema thrives on true stories, Here are 7 Indian movies based on real-life events.
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This biographical thriller tells the story of a flight attendant who saved the lives of passengers on Pan Am Flight 73 which was hijacked by terrorists in 1986.
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This movie is based on the real-life evacuation of Indians from Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion of 1990.
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This biographical drama tells the story of Sarbjit Singh, an Indian farmer who was mistakenly convicted of espionage and terrorism in Pakistan.
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This action thriller film is based on the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, in which ten Pakistani gunmen carried out shooting and bombing sprees across Mumbai.
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The film explores Singh's life, from his childhood experiences during the partition of India to his rise as a world-class athlete.
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This historical action drama is based on the real-life events surrounding India's nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran in 1998.
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This biographical comedy-drama tells the story of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a man who revolutionized menstrual hygiene in India.