10 Bollywood Films

Based On Indian History

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Chhava is a historical epic action film based on the life of Maratha King Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, played by Vicky Kaushal. It is directed by Laxman Utekar.

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Chhava (2025)

Samrat Prithviraj, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, is based on the life of Prithviraj Chauhan of the Chauhan dynasty. 

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Samrat Prithviraj (2022)

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is a movie based on the life of Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare, directed by Om Raut. Ajay Devgn plays Tanhaji in the film. 



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Tanhaji (2020)

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 Manikarnika is about Rani Lakshmi Bai.

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Manikarnika (2019)

Panipat is an epic war drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. It is based on the events that took place during the Third Battle of Panipat. 

Panipat (2019)

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 Bhansali's Padmaavat is historical film based on Queen Padmavati. 

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Padmaavat (2018)

Mohenjo Daro, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, is a period action-adventure film set in the Indus Valley civilisation, Mohenjo Daro. 

 Mohenjo Daro (2016)

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Bajirao Mastani, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is a historical tragedy based on the story of the Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife, Mastani.

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Bajirao Mastani (2015)

Jodha Akbar (2008)

Ashutosh Gowariker's Jodha Akbar is a historical romantic-drama musical based on the life of Mughal emperor Akbar and the Hindu princess, Jodhaa Bai of Amber.

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Asoka is an epic historical drama directed by Santosh Sivan. It is based on the early life of the Emperor Ashoka. Shah Rukh Khan plays the role of King Asoka in the film.

 Asoka (2001)

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