10 Bollywood Movies Inspired by Hollywood

Entertainment By Subhankar Rakshit February 05, 2024

Sholay (1975) - The Magnificent Seven (1960)

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Darr (1993) - Fatal Attraction (1987)

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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) - Clueless (1995)

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Ghajini (2008) - Memento (2000)

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Jannat (2008) - Traffic (2000)

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Singham (2011) - The Godfather (1972)

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Agneepath (2012) - Scarface (1983)

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) - The Bucket List (2007)

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) - When Harry Met Sally (1989)

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Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000) - You've Got Mail (1998)

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