Bollywood narratives drawn from political leaders

Based on Sanjaya Baru’s memoir, The Accidental Prime Minister portrays Dr Manmohan Singh’s decade-long tenure as India’s Prime Minister. Anupam Kher’s performance captures Singh’s reserved personality, while the narrative highlights the behind-the-scenes role of the Congress party and Sonia Gandhi. The film stirred debate for its timing and candid depiction, sparking conversations about how much influence Singh truly wielded during his years leading the world’s largest democracy.