Biopics of movie stars are important in showcasing their personal life including struggles, motivation, and the behind stories that often hide among their onscreen faces.
Watch these top biopics of actors that subtly illustrate your favourite stars' lives.
Sanju (2018): Director Rajkumar Hirani, Sanju follows the life of actor Sanjay Dutt, depicting his career, jail sentence, and personal life with actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Manisha Koirala among others.
Mahanati (2018): Director Nag Ashwin depicts the life of South Indian actress Savitri, who was a well-known name during the 50s and 60s.
The Dirty Picture (2011): The biography movie featuring the life of the late South Indian actress Silk Smitha, with stars like Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, and Tusshar Kapoor.
My Week with Marilyn (2011): Nominated for 2 Oscars, this biopic movie follows the life of the popular American actress and model, Marilyn Monroe.
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004): Winning 9 Primetime Emmys, this biography movie draws the life of the actor and comedian Peter Sellers, who is best remembered for his Pink Panther movies.
Iruvar (1997): Directed by Mani Ratnam, the movie is loosely based on the lives of MGR and Karunanidhi, starring Mohanlal, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Prakash Raj among others.
Chaplin (1992): Nominated for 3 Oscars, this biography movie is based on the life of Charlie Chaplin, capturing his life from a poor childhood to achieving worldwide success.
Bhumika (1977): The movie captures the life of a well-known Marathi stage and screen actress of the 1940s, Hansa Wadkar, depicting various interesting parts of her life.
The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000): The movie draws the life of Audrey Hepburn, Hollywood’s most famous actress, from her very early childhood and becoming a famous ballerina to becoming a known name in Hollywood while struggling with various personal issues.