Satyajit Ray is considered one of the greatest Indian film directors of all time. He is known for his realistic portrayal of poverty in his films, such as Pather Panchali (1955) and Aparajito (1956).

Neecha Nagar (1946) is considered to be a landmark film in the depiction of poverty in Indian cinema. It was directed by Chetan Anand and starred Raaj Kumar and Kamini Kaushal.

Salaam Bombay! (1988) is an Indian film directed by Mira Nair. It won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988 for its realistic portrayal of poverty in the slums of Mumbai.

Anurag Kashyap is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his films that explore the lives of the urban poor, such as Black Friday (2004), Dev.D (2009), and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).

Shantaram (2022) is an Indian film directed by Richie Mehta. It is based on the novel of the same name by Gregory David Roberts.

Bandit Queen (1994) is an Indian film directed by Shekhar Kapur. It is based on the life of Phoolan Devi, a bandit queen who became a politician.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000) is an Indian film directed by Jabbar Patel. It is based on the life of B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution.

Gandhi (1982) is an Indian film directed by Richard Attenborough. It is based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) is an Indian film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. It is based on the life of Subhash Chandra Bose, the leader of the Indian National Army.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) is an Indian film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. It is based on the life of Bhagat Singh, the Indian revolutionary.

Jhansi Ki Rani (1953) is an Indian film directed by Sohrab Modi. It is based on the life of Rani Lakshmibai, the queen of Jhansi.

The Sword of Tipu Sultan (1969) is an Indian film directed by S. U. Sunny. It is based on the life of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore.

Shivaji Maharaj (1952) is an Indian film directed by Baburao Painter. It is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.

Guru Gobind Singh (1967) is an Indian film directed by Harnam Singh Rawail. It is based on the life of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.

Maharana Pratap (1959) is an Indian film directed by Sohrab Modi. It is based on the life of Maharana Pratap, the king of Mewar.