Neeraj Pandey is one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive storytellers, known for crafting intelligent, high-stakes narratives rooted in realism, patriotism, and moral complexity. From hard-hitting thrillers to expansive espionage dramas, his work consistently blurs the line between fact and fiction, drawing inspiration from real-life incidents and institutions. Amid the Ghooskhor Pandat title controversy, we take a look at some of his past work

Akshay Kumar`s recently released film `Mission Raniganj` is based on a real-life story. Akshay portrays the heroic role of Jaswant Gill who headed the rescue operation of miners stuck in a coal mine. However, previously as well, Akshay has played roles based on real-life characters and situations and helping bring stories of unsung heroes in the limelight