Chhapaak, Tanhaji, Gunjan Saxena, Maidaan, Bhuj – 5 Upcoming films that celebrate stories of unsung heroes

There’s nothing more cinematically irresistible than real-life stories of common people who rose against all odds to do something incredibly inspirational. Often filmmakers are enchanted by these tales of sheer valor and render them into movies because there’s nothing more fascinating than stories rooted in reality. With 2020 starting today here’s looking at the films that will tell such motivating stories in the months to come.

Chhapaak

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Starring Deepika Padukone in the lead role, the film by Meghana Gulzar is inspired by the life of an acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggarwal. In 2005, she was attacked by a man for rejecting his marriage proposal. After multiple surgeries, she relentlessly petitioned to stop the sale of acids in India which led the Supreme Court to regulate the sale of acids.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior

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Ajay Devgn brings to life the story of one of the most unsung heroes of Maratha history with ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’. The film, which also stars Saif Ali Khan and Kajol, is set in the 17th century and based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, who was the military leader of King Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire.

Gunjan Saxena

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Headlined by Janhvi Kapoor, the film is based on helicopter pilot Gunjan Saxena who along with her colleague Srividya Rajan creates history when they ventured into a war zone, becoming the first Indian women in combat during the 1999 Kargil War.

Maidaan

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‘Maidaan’ starring superstar Ajay Devgn, is helmed by Amit Sharma and is based on the life of legendary coach Syed Abdul Rahim, who is considered the father of Indian football. It was under his coaching that the Indian football team won at the Asian Games consecutively in 1951 and 1962.

Bhuj – The Pride of India

Filming begins at Ramoji Film City in #Hyderabad today… #BhujThePrideOfIndia stars Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Rana Daggubati, Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra and Ammy Virk… Directed by Abhishek Dudhaiya… 14 Aug 2020 release. pic.twitter.com/DfRPk6ypQA

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Ajay Devgn will essay the role of Wing Commander Vijay Karnik. During the 1971 Indo-Pak was, Vijay was a squadron leader in charge of the airbase in Bhuj, Gujarat. He was the one responsible to keep the airbase operational despite the bombing from Pakistan.

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Prateek Sur

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