Nothing touches the audience's emotions like true stories. The dramatic portrayal of true-life stories in larger-than-life movies has been a very successful formula in the film industry. From biopics to historical films to crime and war dramas, Bollywood boasts a wide range of excellent films to fit everyone's tastes. 

These captivating stories, inspired by true events, create heartbreaking tales of survival, frequently pushing characters to the edge of their physical and mental capacities. 

Here's a list of some of the top Bollywood films based on true stories that you must see.

1. Talvar: 
The news of the double murder of a teenage girl named Arushi and her domestic assistance shocked the nation in 2008. Who is accused? They are Arushi's parents! But were they truly guilty? The film effectively conveys the anxiety surrounding the case.

2. The Sky Is Pink: 
The narrative is about Aisha Chaudhary, a girl with a severe combination of immunodeficiency and pulmonary fibrosis. The film follows her brief life and that of her parents as they deal with their daughter's illness and their own relationship. The film, which stars Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar, is wonderful to watch. 

3. Uri: The Surgical Strike: 
The film is a dramatized version of the genuine events surrounding India's response to the 2016 Uri attacks. The film received numerous National Film Awards for its originality. The audience praised the cast's performances, which included Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam, among others. 

4. Neerja: 
This historical film chronicles the story of Neerja Bhanot, a brave flight attendant who martyred protecting passengers during the 1986 Pan American hijacking. This thrilling and heartbreaking drama featured one of Sonam Kapoor's finest performances as the title character. 

5. Super 30:
A slightly overdramatic version of the story of teacher Anand Kumar, who helped 30 poor students pass the JEE examinations through his Super 30 program, Super 30, starring Hrithik Roshan, is an inspirational film that portrays Anand Kumar's journey with Bollywood flair. 

6. Airlift: 
The film is based on the 1990 flight of Indians living in Kuwait after Iraq invaded Kuwait. Akshay Kumar plays a prosperous businessman whose life is turned upside down by the invasion, and he works hard to keep his family and others safe until they can reach India.

7. Chhapaak:
This biographical film tells the narrative of Laxmi Agarwal, an acid attack survivor, and her courageous effort to rehabilitate and deliver justice to countless other victims of such atrocities. The Deepika Padukone starrer is a sad film that depicts the hardship of acid attack survivors in society.