Bollywood is famous for its larger-than-life storytelling, songs, and dramatic plots. But sometimes, the stories feel a little… familiar. Over the years, many Bollywood movies have been heavily inspired—or almost copied—from Hollywood films.
While some were official adaptations, others sparked debates among fans about originality.
Here are 10 Bollywood movies that were actually copied or heavily inspired from Hollywood films.
1. Ghajini – Inspired by Memento
Ghajini starring Aamir Khan is widely believed to be inspired by the Hollywood thriller Memento.
Both films revolve around a man suffering from short-term memory loss who uses notes and tattoos to track down his wife’s killer.
2. Partner – Inspired by Hitch
The comedy film Partner starring Salman Khan and Govinda closely resembles the Hollywood romantic comedy Hitch starring Will Smith.
Both movies follow a dating expert helping a shy man win the girl he loves.
3. Baaghi – Inspired by The Raid
The action-packed Baaghi starring Tiger Shroff is often compared to the Indonesian action film The Raid.
Both movies feature intense martial arts action sequences and a mission to rescue someone trapped inside a dangerous building controlled by criminals.
4. Kaante – Inspired by Reservoir Dogs
Kaante starring Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt was heavily inspired by the cult Hollywood classic Reservoir Dogs directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Both movies revolve around a group of criminals planning a robbery that goes terribly wrong.
5. Sarkar – Inspired by The Godfather
Sarkar featuring Amitabh Bachchan draws strong inspiration from the legendary Hollywood movie The Godfather.
Both films portray a powerful patriarch controlling crime and politics through influence and loyalty.
6. Murder – Inspired by Unfaithful
The bold thriller Murder starring Emraan Hashmi was clearly inspired by the Hollywood film Unfaithful.
Both movies explore an extramarital affair that spirals into danger and suspense.
7. Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin – Inspired by It Happened One Night
The romantic classic Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin starring Aamir Khan was inspired by the Hollywood classic It Happened One Night.
Both stories follow a rich girl running away from home and meeting a journalist during a journey.
8. Bang Bang – Inspired by Knight and Day
The action-romance Bang Bang starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif is very similar to the Hollywood film Knight and Day starring Tom Cruise.
Both involve an ordinary woman getting dragged into a dangerous international adventure.
9. Zinda – Inspired by Oldboy
The thriller Zinda starring Sanjay Dutt shares many similarities with the Korean cult classic Oldboy.
Both revolve around a man mysteriously imprisoned for years who seeks revenge after being released.
10. Chachi 420 – Inspired by Mrs. Doubtfire
The comedy classic Chachi 420 starring Kamal Haasan was inspired by the Hollywood comedy Mrs. Doubtfire starring Robin Williams.
Both films feature a father disguising himself as a woman to stay close to his children.
Why Bollywood Often Adapts Hollywood Stories
Story inspiration between film industries is common worldwide. Sometimes Bollywood officially buys remake rights, while other times the inspiration is simply too obvious for audiences to ignore.
However, Bollywood often adds its own flavor—songs, drama, and emotional storytelling—making the films feel unique for Indian audiences.
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