Bollywood has long been fascinated by the rise of underworld figures like Dawood Ibrahim, turning real-life events into gripping crime dramas. A recent example is the character of Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar 2, which echoes that influence. From investigative narratives to gangster sagas, several films have drawn inspiration from his life and empire. If Bade Sahab’s powerful presence in Dhurandhar 2 grabbed your attention, here are five must-watch Bollywood movies, ranked as per IMDb, that explore the dark and complex world of India’s most infamous mafia kingpin.
1. Black Friday (2004)
- Director: Anurag Kashyap
- IMDb: 8.4
- Streaming on: Youtube
Plot: This film is based on the bombings that occurred in Bombay in 1993; the movie follows investigators such as Rakesh Maria (Kay Kay Menon) in the chase after the suspects of the Bombay 1993 attack. It reveals how crime, politics, and terrorism intersect through multiple perspectives and how they are connected to Dawood Ibrahim’s underworld.
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2. Company (2002)
- Director: Ram Gopal Varma
- IMDb: 7.9
- Streaming on: Prime Video, Zee5
Plot: The 2002 Hindi film Company, directed by Ram Gopal Varma, is based on the Mumbai underworld and depicts the rise of the D-Company, a syndicate run by Dawood Ibrahim. The film explores the fallout between fictional characters inspired by Dawood Ibrahim and his close aides, showcasing organized crime syndicates outside India’s borders.





