Producers in Bollywood are increasingly focusing on biopics of iconic film personalities, drawn by the genre’s emotional appeal, cost-effective marketing, reliable box office returns, and the audience’s rising preference for real-life, inspirational cinema.
Over the next two years, Indian filmmakers are planning to introduce a slew of biopics centered on screen legends like Dadasaheb Phalke, Meena Kumari, Kishore Kumar, Parveen Babi, Madhubala, and Ilaiyaraaja. This trend reflects a larger shift within the industry, as Bollywood turns its lens towards its own legends amid a broader surge in biographical stories covering fields such as politics, history, science, sports, and mythology.
