Must-Watch Indian Political Films

For decades, Indian cinema has depicted solid political dramas on screen. With Lok Sabha assembly polls in full swing, here are some films you must watch.

Rajneeti (2010)

Multi-starrer political drama highlighting the brutal world of politics and its toll on personal life and emotions.

Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)

A common man becomes a one-day Chief Minister to bust corrupt politicians. [Image: Amazon Prime Video]

Sardar (1993)

A powerful account of Vallabhbhai Patel's political life and freedom struggle.

Satyagrah (2013)

Prakash Jha's Satyagraha is a gritty portrayal of power abuse and a father seeking death compensation for his son.

Shanghai (2012)

A social activist's death and a group of curious and twisted youngsters unfold government fabricating the truth as accidental death.

Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006)

This light-hearted comedy depicts a gangster who calls himself a 'social worker' and imagines Gandhi beside him. This hallucination teaches the character and us a lot.

Aarakshan (2011)

Prakash Jha's socio-political drama fights with reservation system rooted in our country.

Rang De Basanti (2006)

The emotional and mental turmoils after a friend's death who served the country turns a group of youngsters into patriots and rebellions.

Gulaal (2009)

Anurag Kashyap's Gulaal navigates how a young law student turns criminal amid dirty politics. [Image: IMDb] [All images have been picked from respective film posters]