Step into the mesmerizing world of real-life stories portrayed on the silver screen with ZEE5 Global’s captivating biopics. From inspirational figures to historical icons, this collection of remarkable films takes you on an unforgettable journey through the lives of extraordinary individuals.
Tarla
The ZEE5 Original film is based on India’s first home chef, Tarla Dalal. Directed by Piyush Gupta, it stars Huma Qureshi, Sharib Hashmi and Purnendu Bhattacharya. The movie captures the integral role played by Tarla Dalal in empowering women and helping them realise their dreams through food making her one of the most popular and influential food personalities in India.
Jhund
Directed by Nagraj Manjule, the movie stars veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan, Ankush Gedam, Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru. The movie is based on the life and work of Vijay Barse, a retired sports teacher who, starts an NGO called Slum Soccer to help rehabilitate slum kids by turning them into football players.
Dharamveer
An iconic Marathi movie based on the life of late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe; the movie shares his dedication towards the welfare of the people of Thane in Maharashtra. Directed by Pravin Tarde, the biopic is a tribute to a ‘people’s hero’ and explores the life of Dighe.
Haseena Parkar
Starring Shraddha Kapoor, Siddhanth Kapoor and Ankur Bhatia directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Haseena Parkar brings the story of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s – Haseena facing the brunt of society after her brother flees to Dubai. Tired of being a victim, Haseena decides to fight back to become the ‘Aappa’ of underworld.
Pad Man
A riveting biopic that shed light on a social warrior’s journey, Pad Man is social drama movie directed by R. Balki and is based on the life of social entrepreneur Arunachalam Muruganantham. Starring Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte, the movie follows a husband’s journey to build a low-cost sanitary pad manufacturing machine to benefit his wife and the rural women.
Karenjit Kaur
The movie, features popular actor Sunny Leone’s transformation from Karenjit Kaur, the girl next door, to her current fame. The movie is celebrated for its accurate depiction of Karenjit Kaur life and for its empowering message for women.
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Source- Zee5 Global.
