3. Maqbool (2003)
Based on: Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Directed by: Vishal Bhardwaj
Set in the Mumbai underworld, this adaptation of Macbeth is dark, complex, and utterly gripping. With powerhouse performances from Irrfan Khan, Tabu, and Pankaj Kapur, Maqbool doesn’t mimic Shakespeare—it reinvents him for an Indian context with brutal brilliance.
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
