The political drama is Sarkar and its two instalments Sarkar Raj and Sarkar 3, are heavily inspired by 'The Godfather' and loosely based on the life of Balasaheb Thackeray. The movie also features some of his speeches. A huge part of Bachchan's character as Sarkar is borrowed from the late Shiv Sena chief.

Is Sarkar Raj based on true story?

Loosely based on the life of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, the film had opened to rave reviews and impressive box-office collection. ... With Maratha politics playing the mainstay, 'Sarkar' can be called an amalgamation of Hollywood film 'Godfather' and the life story of Thackeray family.

Who played the role of Bal Thackeray?

Thackeray is a 2019 Indian biographical film written and directed by Abhijit Panse and made simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi. The film follows the life of Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Indian political party Shiv Sena. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Thackeray and Amrita Rao as his wife.