26/11 Mumbai Attack: Hindi Films & Web Series That Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes

The Attack of 26/11 is a tense and gripping retelling of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, highlighting the bravery of the police and security forces as they faced unprecedented chaos. The film brings to life the fear, heroism, and resilience of the city during those tragic days. The cast includes, Nana Patekar as Joint Commissioner Rakesh Maria, Sanjeev Jaiswal as terrorist Ajmal Kasab, Atul Kulkarni as Inspector Shashank Shinde, Ganesh Yadav as MV Kuber captain Amar Singh Solanki, and Asif Basra.

State of Siege: 26/11 is a Hindi action-thriller web series on ZEE5 that chronicles the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks from the perspective of NSG commandos, showcasing their courage and strategic operations. Based on Sandeep Unnithan’s book Black Tornado: The Three Sieges of Mumbai 26/11, the series offers a gripping portrayal of the harrowing events. It premiered on March 20, 2020, and stars Arjan Bajwa, Arjun Bijlani, Vivek Dahiya, Tara Alisha Berry, and Mukul Dev.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 is a Hindi medical thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video that follows the doctors, nurses, and first responders at the fictional Bombay General Hospital during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The series highlights their heroic efforts to save lives amid the chaos, while also depicting events at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and the role of the media. Season 2 shifts focus to the 2005 Mumbai floods, following the same medical team facing a new disaster. 

Hotel Mumbai (2018) is a gripping action thriller depicting the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, focusing on the harrowing siege of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The film follows the staff and guests as they struggle to survive amidst the violence and chaos. Directed by Anthony Maras, it stars Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi, and Anupam Kher. Released in India on November 29, 2019, it is available to stream on Prime Video, ZEE5, and Airtel Xstream, and is based on the real-life attacks carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Major (2022) is a bilingual Hindi-Telugu biographical action drama that chronicles the life and heroic sacrifice of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, an army officer who lost his life during the rescue operations at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. The film is available to stream on Netflix.