9 Bollywood Movies That Are Based On Real-Life Love Stories
Published by: ABP Live
Real-Life Love Stories on Screen
From 'Guru' to 'Shershaah', We have curated a list of Bollywood movies based on real-life love stories.
Shershaah (2021)
This biographical war film based on the life of Vikram Batra, also highlights Captain Vikram Batra’s romance with college sweetheart Dimple Cheema.
2 States (2014)
Based on the novel by Chetan Bhagat, the film adaptation follows the love story of the Punjabi husband and his South Indian wife, having met during their college days at IIM Ahmedabad.
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (2017)
The movie is based on the true story of Anita Narre, who was married into a family, who didn't have a toilet at home. Her husband stood up against age-old Indian traditions to build a toilet just for her.
Pad Man (2018)
Based on the real life Padman, Arunachalam Muruganantham, and his wife.
12th Fail (2023)
Showed the real love story of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS Shraddha Joshi.
Manjhi – The Mountain Man (2015)
Dashrath Manjhi, carve a road through the mountain out of love after he lost his wife.
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
This sixteenth-century love story of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodhaa. They had married because of an alliance, which had later converted into true love between the two.
Guru (2007)
Guru, was loosely based on the real life of Dhirubhai Ambani. Directed by Mani Ratnam, Aishwarya's character was a pillar of strength for Abhishek's character, who always supported her husband, in his journey of becoming the richest man.