7 Marvelous Period Dramas of Bollywood available on OTT

Mughal-E-Azam (Zee5) - is a 1960 Hindi epic historical drama created by K. Asif. It is a classic tale of a Mughal emperor where he falls in love with a courtesan.

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Jodhaa Akbar (Netflix)- Led by Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, it is an another iconic Bollywood historical drama released in 2008. directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, it was based on the love story of Mughal ruler Akbar and his wife Jodhaa.

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Padmaavat (Prime Video)- Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Padmaavat is an exuberant Hindi period drama of 2018 based on the Chittor kingdom and it's reigning queen, Padmaavati and Alauddin Khiji's succession.

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Bajirao Mastani (Prime Video)- Another SLB masterpiece! Released back in 2015, it is an iconic love story between Peshwa Bajirao and Mastani led by Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. The film also features Priyanka Chopra as Kasi bai.

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Tanhaji (Disney+ Hotstar) - Tracing the life of Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare, it is a 2020 period action drama directed by Om Raut. Starring Ajay Devgn, it is about the warrior's fight agaist the Mughals who try to invade his land.

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Sardar Udham (Prime Video) - Led by Vicky Kaushal, it is a 2021 biopic period drama based on the titular character who avanges the nerve Jallianwala Bagh Massacre(mass muder) of 1919 at Amritsar

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The Legend of Bhagat Singh (Prime Video) - Led by Ajay Devgn, the film is based Bhagat Singh, an Indian revolutionary who faught against the British Empire fearlessly.

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Mangal Pandey: The Rising (Jio Cinema) - It is a 2005 biopic drama based on based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who spark buzz during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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7 Marvelous Period Dramas of Bollywood available on OTT

Mughal-E-Azam (Zee5) - is a 1960 Hindi epic historical drama created by K. Asif. It is a classic tale of a Mughal emperor where he falls in love with a courtesan.

Jodhaa Akbar (Netflix)- Led by Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, it is an another iconic Bollywood historical drama released in 2008. directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, it was based on the love story of Mughal ruler Akbar and his wife Jodhaa.

Padmaavat (Prime Video)- Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Padmaavat is an exuberant Hindi period drama of 2018 based on the Chittor kingdom and it's reigning queen, Padmaavati and Alauddin Khiji's succession.

Bajirao Mastani (Prime Video)- Another SLB masterpiece! Released back in 2015, it is an iconic love story between Peshwa Bajirao and Mastani led by Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. The film also features Priyanka Chopra as Kasi bai.

Tanhaji (Disney+ Hotstar) - Tracing the life of Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare, it is a 2020 period action drama directed by Om Raut. Starring Ajay Devgn, it is about the warrior's fight agaist the Mughals who try to invade his land.

Sardar Udham (Prime Video) - Led by Vicky Kaushal, it is a 2021 biopic period drama based on the titular character who avanges the nerve Jallianwala Bagh Massacre(mass muder) of 1919 at Amritsar

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (Prime Video) - Led by Ajay Devgn, the film is based Bhagat Singh, an Indian revolutionary who faught against the British Empire fearlessly.

Mangal Pandey: The Rising (Jio Cinema) - It is a 2005 biopic drama based on based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who spark buzz during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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