10 Bollywood films you didn't know were Hollywood remakes

By Akshay hebbalad may 29, 2024

Bang Bang! (2014) - Knight and Day (2010).

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"Bang Bang," starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif, is a thrilling action-adventure film and a remake of the Hollywood movie "Knight and Day."

Kaante (2002) - Reservoir Dogs (1992)

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 An action-thriller adaptation of the Hollywood movie "Reservoir Dogs," this film boasts an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Suniel Shetty,

 Players (2012) - The Italian Job (2003)

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A remake of the Hollywood movie "The Italian Job" (2003), this film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles.

Sarkar (2005) - The Godfather (1972)

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Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, "Sarkar," starring Amitabh Bachchan, draws heavy inspiration from Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" 

Chachi 420 (1997) - Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

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Adapted from Robin Williams’ "Mrs. Doubtfire," Kamal Haasan’s comedy features a talented cast including Amrish Puri, Om Puri, and Paresh Rawal

Hum Tum (2004) - When Harry Met Sally… (1989)

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Kunal Kohli’s romantic comedy, inspired by a Nora Ephron-written Hollywood classic, adds Yash Raj's signature depth to the boy-meets-girl narrative.

Black (2005) -  The Miracle Worker (1962)

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's remake of the 1962 biographical film chronicles the life of American author Helen Keller and her tutor Anne Sullivan.

Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) -  Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

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The Mansoor-Aamir collaboration takes cues from the Hollywood classic starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep.

Ghulam (1998) -  On the Waterfront (1954)

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Aamir Khan draws inspiration from Marlon Brando's iconic performance to create a unique street-slacker persona who trains as a boxer.

Manorama Six Feet Under (2007) -  Chinatown (1974)

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Navdeep Singh’s impressive remake of Roman Polanski’s classic neo-noir retains the original's essential qualities.