Is the movie Victoria & Abdul (2017) based on a true story?

Yes, the movie Victoria & Abdul (2017) is based on a true story. It is based on the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and her Indian servant, Abdul Karim.

What is the true story behind the movie Victoria & Abdul (2017)?

The movie Victoria & Abdul is based on the true story of Queen Victoria and her relationship with an Indian servant named Abdul Karim. In 1887, Abdul Karim was chosen to travel from India to Britain to participate in Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.

During his time in Britain, Abdul caught the eye of Queen Victoria and they quickly developed a close friendship. Abdul became the Queen’s Munshi (teacher), teaching her Urdu and introducing her to Indian culture and traditions. This friendship, however, caused outrage among the members of the Royal Household, who were resentful of Abdul’s influence over the Queen.

Despite the objections of her family and advisors, Queen Victoria continued to support and rely on Abdul. She even made him an important part of her inner circle, giving him a number of prestigious titles and honors.

Abdul’s influence over the Queen lasted until her death in 1901. However, after the Queen’s death, her family and advisors destroyed much of the correspondence between Victoria and Abdul, trying to erase any evidence of their relationship.

It was not until the 1960s that historians uncovered evidence of the close relationship between Victoria and Abdul, and their story was brought to wider public attention in the book Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant by Shrabani Basu. This book became the basis for the 2017 movie Victoria & Abdul.

Are there any books about the true story behind the movie Victoria & Abdul (2017)?

Yes, there is a book titled “Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant” by Shrabani Basu, which is the basis for the movie.

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