7 Best Historical Bollywood Movies on Netflix

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Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, "Jodhaa Akbar" is an epic historical romance film starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, depicting the love story between Emperor Akbar and Rajput princess Jodhaa Bai against the backdrop of Mughal India.

Jogi (2022)

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, Three bold friends of varying religious backgrounds come together to bravely attempt to free hundreds of people in their city during the 1980s, a time of increasing unrest in India.

Asoka (2001)

Directed by Santosh Sivan, "Asoka" is a historical epic starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor, chronicling the life of Emperor Ashoka, his conquests, and his eventual embrace of Buddhism.

Rang De Basanti (2006)

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, "Rang De Basanti" is a critically acclaimed drama starring Aamir Khan, Siddharth, and Kunal Kapoor, blending the past and present as a group of friends awaken to social and political activism inspired by the sacrifices of freedom fighters.

Mohenjo Daro (2016)

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, "Mohenjo Daro" is a period adventure film starring Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde, set during the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and centered around a young man's quest for justice and love.

Panipat (2019)

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, "Panipat" is a period war drama featuring Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Kriti Sanon, recounting the Third Battle of Panipat fought between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire in 1761.

Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, "Gangubai Kathiawadi" is a biographical crime film featuring Alia Bhatt in the titular role, depicting the life of Gangubai Kothewali, a powerful and influential brothel owner in the underworld of Mumbai.

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