From Ishaqzaade to Ram Leela, here are 5 Bollywood movies based on Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is an undeniable classic that has set benchmark for tragic romance stories for centuries. story has been adapted, remade, retold and rewritten far too many times to count. Bollywood is exception, with movies based on iconic story being made almost every decade. Bollywood has a fondness for tragic romance films, and that makes Romeo and Juliet one of best sources of inspiration for scriptwriters. Here are five best Bollywood films that have been inspired by legendary piece of literature that is Romeo and Juliet. 

Ishaqzaade

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Ishaqzaade is a classic Romeo and Juliet tale, retold in a backdrop of local Indian politics in a small town. movie stars well-kwn actors Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra in two lead roles. Ishaqzaade also adds a fair bit of action into story. While movie received mixed reviews from critics, both lead actors were praised for ir performance. movie was a success at Box Office.

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

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Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela is ar action-packed tragic romance that is heavily based on story of Romeo and Juliet.  movie stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in lead roles. chemistry between Deepika and Ranveer was undeniable and both actors were highly praised for ir acting skills. movie's story was set in criminal underworld of rural Gujarat. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela was a massive success at box office. 

Issaq

While being ar movie based on Romeo and Juliet, Issaq adds its own twist into classic story. Set in Varanasi, movie deals with love between two young individuals who are from different rival families in city's land mafia. Prateik Babbar and Amyra Dastur play lead roles in film. While movie was critically panned and was a huge box office failure, it is still a revered Bollywood romance film. 

Mirzya

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Mirzya is t necessarily based on Romeo and Juliet. It is actually based on Punjabi folklore of Mirza Sahiban. However, both story of Mirza Sahiban and that of Romeo and Juliet have several similarities, as both of stories deal with tragic romances between people who were unable to be toger in life due to various circumstances. Mirzya is set in historical Punjabi and is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher play lead roles in film. movie was both a commercial and critical failure. 

Dhadak

Dhadak is a Romeo and Juliet inspired tragic romance that deals with harsh caste-based discrimination that goes on in India. movie was directed by Shashank Khaitan and stars Ishaan Khattar and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. movie was both a critical and commercial success, with many praising its plot, harsh mes, and brilliant acting of lead cast. 

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