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5 Films That Were Inspired From Real Life Incidents

One way of guaranteeing an audience is by reflecting a real incident on screen! Here are the top 5 movies that were inspired by real life and went on to win hearts!

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Raazi, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
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One way of guaranteeing an audience is by reflecting a real incident on screen! Here are the top 5 movies that were inspired by real life and went on to win hearts!

'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl'

Gunjan Saxena was the only woman in the Indian Armed Forces who flew into war zones in the Kargil War. Invoking a majestic sense of patriotism, Gunjan Saxena, played by Janhvi Kapoor landed straight into the hearts of the audiences. The movie made a thrilling watch with vividly enthralling scenes.

'Raazi'

The Alia Bhatt starrer depicted a true account of an Indian (RAW) agent who, upon her father's request, is married into a family of military officers in Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Alia Bhatt's portrayal of Sehat won massive critical acclaim and audience appreciation. 

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'Gangubai Kathiawadi'

The story of Asia's biggest red-light area drew instant adulation and intrigue across the nation. Alia Bhatt's Gangubai was authentic, raw, and unapologetic about her journey. Her charismatic robustness left an appealing mark!

'No One Killed Jessica'

The movie is inspired by Jessica Lal's murder that shook the country in 1999. Helmed by power-packed performances by Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji, the film presented a true depiction of the entire incident and created a new wave of women empowerment in the country. Rani's portrayal of a fearless journalist was appreciated by the audiences as well as critics.

'Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway'

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Helmed by Ashima Chibber, 'Mrs. Chatterjee Vs. Norway' is a gripping,  true tale of a mother who moves mountains for her children who were taken by the Norwegian welfare services in 2011. The audience got another stellar performance by Rani Mukerji in this one.

We totally agree with the fact that real-life-inspired movies shall always ace the game! 

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