Inspiration is a misguided term for Bollywood! From filmmakers, music composers to choreographers, Bollywood has a reputation of turning to Hollywood for quick references and examples. The below compilation of 19 Bollywood movie posters will help you understand the difference between inspiration and plagiarism. Keep scrolling and be surprised!

 

1. Portuguese musician Quim Barreiros’ 1973 music album – Aamir Khan’s PK (Uncanny resemblance, no?)

 

2. Lords Of Dogtown – Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (only the props are different, of course!)

 

3. ’til Death – Ugly Aur Pagli (99 Slaps for the blatant copying too!)

 

4. Batman Begins – RA.One (No rules for superheroes!)

5. Jennifer’s Body – Murder 3 (A thorn branch to fill in the gap between lips? Innovation at its best!)

6. My Big Fat Greek Wedding – Hulchul (Guests at Indian weddings are more in number, obviously!)

7. Titanic – Mausam ( A fighter jet replaces the ship. Now, that’s called imagination!)

8. King Arthur – Hiss (From swords to snakes, a seamless transition!

9. An Education – Anjaana Anjaani (Copied without knowledge, ‘anjaane’ designers!)

10. License To Wed – Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (Licensed to steal!)

11. ?Mariah Carey’s music album The Emancipation of Mimi – Heroine (The difference- Our heroine reads the Bombay Times!)

12. The Chaser – Phoonk 2 (‘The First was a Warning’, Second is a COPY)

13. Sahara – Naksha (Mapping the original!)

14. This needs no explanation!

15. The Graduate – Aitraaz (BTW, How did the stocking go missing?)

16. Johnny English – Agent Vinod (Agent Johnny, errmm… Vinod Gaddaar!)

17. The Replacement Killers – Rowdy Rathore (Who ‘replaced’ what!)

18. The Shield – Gulaal (Colour coded!)

19. Final Destination 2 – Bhoot (Mirage Effect!)