The Accidental Prime Minister stars Anupam Kher as Manmohan Singh and is based on the memoir of the same name by Sanjaya Baru, who served as Singh's media advisor from 2004 to 2008. The film explores Singh's tenure as Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014 and his relationship with the Congress Party and its leader Sonia Gandhi.
The film portrays Singh as a well-intentioned and honest person who is constantly under pressure from his party to make decisions that are not always in the best interest of the country. The film also highlights the power dynamics within the Congress Party and the amount of control Sonia Gandhi had over Singh and his cabinet.
The Accidental Prime Minister received mixed reviews upon its release in 2019, with some critics praising Kher's performance while others criticized the film for being too biased and one-sided. Despite the controversy surrounding its release, the film was a commercial success and opened up discussions about India's political landscape and the role of the Prime Minister.
