Published 01:29 IST, November 5th 2019

Bollywood films that are remakes of Bengali movies

Bollywood filmmakers have been inspired by other Indian film industries like the Bengali film industry. Here are some Hindi remakes of Bengali films.

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It is said that Bengal is proud to have tag of ‘Cultural Capital of India’. homeland of legend who wrote our National Anm, Rabindranath Tagore, Bengal has also given us one of most celebrated literates. state has legacy of producing superb literature. In world of entertainment, Bengal has also been birthplace of rewned filmmakers like Satyajit Ray and Rithvik Ghatak. It is ted that Bollywood filmmakers have often taken inspiration from Bengali movies and reme m. Back from 1936, when Bengali movie Dena Paona (that originally released in 1931) was reme into Pujarin. Here are some Bollywood remakes of Bengali films you may t kw.

Begum Jaan (2017)

Begum Jaan was inspired from 2015 Bengali movie, Rajkahini. Bengali filmmaker, Srijit Mukherjee, directed both films. Begum Jaan was a women-centric film starring Vidya Balan in one of most bold and strong characters. story of film was about eleven prostitutes who refuse to part ways with ir brol and each or during partition between India and Pakistan.

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Gangs Of Ghosts (2014)

Gangs Of Ghosts was Hindi remake of Bengali film, Bhooter Bhobishyat. It is said that as Bhooter Bhobishyat was a super hit, it inspired Bollywood remake. However, Hindi remake tanked bly at box office. Gangs Of Ghosts was a story about a group of ghosts who have lost ir shelter due to urbanization. It starred Sharman Joshi and Mahi Gill in le roles. story started with a struggling wannabe director who somehow crossed paths with a stranger.

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Amar Prem (1972)

1972 film was basically a remake of a Bengali film named Nishi Pma. Bengali version was an award-winning film starring Uttam Kumar. On or hand, Amar Prem was a passionate romantic-drama starring Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore. Along with actors and story, Hindi version is ted for its music and thought-provoking songs, which are one of most memorable highlights of this classic.

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