'Sam Bahadur' to 'Shershaah'; check out some best movies based on real-life heroes​

Bollywood actors have gone beyond their roles to honour and pay tribute to the brave soldiers safeguarding our nation. Several Bollywood films are based on real stories, making the list quite extensive in the history of Bollywood. Let's explore five Bollywood films grounded in real-life narratives that have gained popularity among audiences in recent times, showcasing powerful performances and compelling stories.

Starring Vicky Kaushal as the first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw, in his biopic, 'Sam Bahadur' is directed by Meghna Gulzar, known for her work on 'Raazi.' The film delves into the life and work of Sam Manekshaw, featuring Sanya Malhotra as Vicky's on-screen wife and Fatima Sana Shaikh portraying former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

'Shershaah' has become one of the most-watched films on Amazon Prime Video, garnering praise from both audiences and critics. The biopic revolves around Kargil war martyr Captain Vikram Batra, portrayed by Sidharth Malhotra, with Kiara Advani in a lead role. The film beautifully captures Vikram Batra's life, his love for the country, and his relationship with Dimple.

Janhvi Kapoor stars in the biographical drama 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl,' directed by Sharan Sharma. The film depicts the life of Gunjan Saxena, the only woman in the Indian Armed Forces who flew into Kargil War zones. Pankaj Tripathi and Angad Bedi play supporting roles in this globally released movie on August 12, 2020.

Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari' provides a remarkable portrayal of the Battle of Saragarhi. In preparation for the role, the actor met the families of the 21 soldiers who valiantly defended their fort against thousands of enemy troops. Released in India during the Holi festival on March 21, 2019, the film also features Parineeti Chopra, Vikram Singh Chauhan, Sarwar, Vansh Bhardwaj, Jaspreet Singh, Vivek Saini, Vikram Kochhar, and Rakesh Sharma in supporting roles.

Vicky Kaushal's impressive performance in 'URI: The Surgical Strike' pays homage to the indomitable spirit of the Indian Army. To prepare for the role of Major Vihaan Shergill, the actor spent time with soldiers, learned about their experiences, and underwent training. The film is based on the true events of retaliation for the 2016 Uri attack and features Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari, and Mohit Raina in pivotal roles.