6 Must-Watch Biopics That Bring Real-Life Stories to the Screen with Heart and Grit

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Biopics let us step into the lives of real people who have inspired, shocked, or amazed the world.

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From stories of resilience and genius to fame and redemption, here are six powerful biographical dramas worth watching.

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12th Fail (JioHotstar)

Based on IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma’s life, this uplifting tale stars Vikrant Massey as a small-town boy who turns failure into triumph. It’s a heartfelt story of perseverance, honesty, and hope.

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Kaagaz (ZEE5)

Pankaj Tripathi shines as Bharat Lal, a man declared dead on paper who fights the system to prove he’s alive. A mix of satire and emotion, it highlights resilience against corruption and bureaucracy.

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Pad Man (ZEE5)

Inspired by Arunachalam Muruganantham’s life, Akshay Kumar plays Lakshmikant Chauhan, who breaks menstrual taboos by inventing low-cost sanitary pad machines. It’s a moving story of courage and compassion.

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Oppenheimer (Amazon Prime Video)

Christopher Nolan’s masterpiece follows physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb.” It explores his brilliance, guilt, and the moral dilemma behind creating a weapon that changed history forever.

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The Social Network (YouTube)

This fast-paced drama traces the rise of Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg, revealing ambition, betrayal, and the personal cost of power in the digital era.

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Catch Me If You Can (Amazon Prime Video)

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as con artist Frank Abagnale Jr., whose daring scams and cat-and-mouse game with an FBI agent make for a thrilling, emotional ride.

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