5 Political Dramas You Can't Miss Watching: The Accidental Prime Minister, Aarakshan, And More

Politics is one of the most interesting themes in Indian households. Families sit together for dinner at the table and discuss the ups and downs of modern as well as old systems, comparing leaders and potential leaders. Politics is something that can either make or break relationships.

If you are someone who enjoys political topics, here are some Bollywood political drama movies that you must watch with your peers and family. Enjoy these movies as you discover the dark sides of politics.

The Accidental Prime Minister (2019)

‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ is a phenomenal movie based on the real-life story of the former Prime Minister of India and Economist, Dr Manmohan Singh. The movie showcases his valour and courage while handling India’s political situation during his reign while being backed by Sonia Gandhi and being labelled as her puppet.

Aarakshan (2011)

Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Deepika Padukone, and Prateik Babbar, ‘Aarakshan’ is a political drama based on the caste-based reservations in India. The movie is about the protests to take down a system that supports reservations for education and Government employment.

Yuva (2004)

The Mani Ratnam directorial ‘Yuva’ stars Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Esha Deol, Vivek Oberoi, and Rani Mukerji. This story is made up of three political tales that take place in Kolkata. All characters are struggling towards setting a just society. In the end, all their lives collide.

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Sarkar (2005)

Starring Amitabh Bachchan, ‘Sarkar’ is the story of an underworld godfather Subhash Nagre. After a young woman is molested and no justice is delivered to her, Nagre enters the picture to help her gain justice. However, this gives rise to conflicts between him and corrupt officers and a Don in Dubai.

Raajneeti (2010)

Based on the Hindu epic Mahabharata, ‘Raajneeti’ is a multi-starrer political drama which portrays the rivalry between two political families and its consequences. This political rivalry results in a lot of disruptions in relationships between the characters, murders, and so much more.

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Watch these political dramas for their gripping storylines. While some of them are inspired by real stories, others are pieces of fiction. If you liked this story, stay tuned to HerZindagi for more!

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