It is frequently witnessed that Bollywood filmmakers allow themselves the fig leaf of ‘drawing inspiration’ after lifting up a plot for their film. We, as audiences, have encountered many films that turn out to be the sad ‘redo’ of their foreign counterparts. Such acts of plagiarism, executed by Indian directors, paint a deplorable image of our film industry in the international arena. The article will focus its attention on the directors who get ‘inspired’ time to time in their career and give us what we generally name as “Copy/Paste”.
Sanjay gupta; Plagiarism percentage: 100
When we talk about Bollywood’s famous plagiarized movies and directors, Sanjay Gupta tops the chart. He has been a consistent player in this genre and the below mentioned list says all about the “inspiration” that he took from Hollywood.
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Zinda (2005) ————-Old boy
Musafir (2004) –———U-turn
Plan (2004) –————-Suicide kings
Kaante (2002) ———– Reservoir Dogs/ The Killing/ The Usual Suspects
Jung (2000) ————- Desperate Measures (1998)
Khauff (2000) ————– The Juror (1996)
Ram Shastra (1995) ———— Hard To Kill (1990)
Aatish (1994) ———— State of Grace/ A Better Tomorrow (1986)
Abbas-Mastan; Plagiarism percentage: 95
The well known director duo, Abbas-Mastan are one talented ‘Jodi’ of Bollywood (as considered). But when it comes to copying, they are no less than anybody in the industry. Check out the list to rephrase your views.
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Players (2012) —————– The Italian Job
Race (2008) ———- Goodbye Lover
Naqaab (2007) ————–Dot the I
36 China Town (2006) ———— Once Upon A Crime
Aitraaz (2004) —————— Disclosure
Taarzan,The wonder car (2004) —————— The Wonder Car,Christine
Humraaz (2002) ————— A Perfect Murder
Ajnabee (2001) ————- Consenting Adults
Baadshah (1999) ————— Nick Of Time
Daraar (1996) ————- Sleeping With the Enemy
Baazigar (1993) ———— A Kiss Before Dying
Vikram Bhatt; Plagiarism percentage: 60
One more reputed and talented director from the chart, Vikram Bhatt. He has some good movies in his kitty, but surely cannot be given a clean chit when it comes to the copy cat task. There are movies which are being copied scene by scene. Check out the list for an interesting read!
Speed (2007) ———— Cellular
Jurm (2005) ————– Double Jeopardy
Deewane Huye Pagal (2005) —————- There’s Something About Mary (1998)
Aetbaar (2004) ——————– Fear (1996)
Footpath (2003) ———————— State of Grace (1990)
Raaz (2002) ————– What lies beneath?
Inteha (2002) ——————– Fear
Awara Paagal Deewana (2002) ——————– The Whole Nine Yards (2000)
Kasoor (2001) —————— Jagged Edge (1985)
Ghulam (1998) ——————– On the Waterfront (1954)
Fareb (1996) ——————- Unlawful Entry
David Dhawan; Plagiarism percentage: Less than 50
Famous for his humorous and light-on-brain movies, the director is no step behind, when it comes to copying the idea for a movie. Although he has copied a lesser number of entities here, but plagiarism is plagiarism anyways!
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Do knot disturb (2009) ————– The vallet
Partner (2007) ——————- Hitch (2005)
Maine pyar kyu kiya (2005) —————— Cactus flower (1969)
Hum kisi se kam nahi (2002) —————— Analyze (1999)
Judwaa (1997) ———— Twin Dangerous (1992)
Deewana Mastana (1997) ————————– What about Bob? (1991)
Chor machaye shor (1997) ———————— Blue streak
Yaraana (1995) —————— Sleeping with the enemy (1991)
Mahesh Bhatt; Plagiarism percentage: Less than 50
One of the most controversial and debatable names of Bollywood, Mahesh Bhatt, is undoubtedly one of the talented man we have in this industry. But, he has also copied a number of movies in his career span. Read down the list to know more.
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Kartoos (1999) —————-– Point of no return (1993)
Angaaray (1998) –—————— State of grace (1990)
Criminal (1995) —————–– The Fugitive(1993)
Tadipaar (1993) ——————–– Roman holiday
Gumrah (1993) ——————–– Bangkok Hilton (Mini Series)
Hum hai raahi pyaar ke (1993) —————-– Houseboat
Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee (1993) —————–– Basic instinct
Junoon (1992) ——————— An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Sadak (1991) ————————— Taxi Driver
Dil hai ki manta nahi (1991) —————————-– It happened one night
Kabzaa (1988) ———————- On the water front (1954)
