Bollywood and Indian cinema have a long tradition of drawing stories from the nation’s criminal underworld, translating real-world gangster tales into gripping on-screen drama. From stylised depictions of 1990s Mumbai crime to sprawling feuds in coal-rich hinterlands, filmmakers have turned true events and infamous figures into powerful cinema that captures both violence and storytelling flair. Here’s a look at some notable films inspired by real-life gangsters and underworld events.
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Born in 1983 in Wasseypur, Dhanbad, Zeishan Quadri, 42, is the youngest of three siblings. Son of civil engineer Syed Imran Quadri, he studied in Dhanbad before pursuing BBA in Meerut.
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