7 Hollywood Movies Inspired From Bollywood Movies

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

While not a direct adaptation, "The Man Who Knew Infinity," starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons, is loosely based on the life of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. Some aspects are considered reminiscent of the Bollywood film "Anand."

The Man Who Knew Infinity" (2015) - Inspired by "Anand" (1971)

The Hollywood romantic comedy "Just Go with It," featuring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, is said to be loosely inspired by the Bollywood film "Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?"

"Just Go with It" (2011) - Inspired by "Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?" (2005)

"Delivery Man," a comedy-drama starring Vince Vaughn, is believed to be inspired by the Bollywood film "Vicky Donor," which deals with the theme of sperm donation

"Delivery Man" (2013) - Inspired by "Vicky Donor" (2012)

"A Common Man," starring Ben Kingsley and Ben Cross, is reportedly inspired by the critically acclaimed Bollywood film "A Wednesday!" directed by Neeraj Pandey

"A Common Man" (2013) - Inspired by "A Wednesday!" (2008)

The Hollywood romantic comedy "Hitch," featuring Will Smith, is said to have drawn inspiration from the Bollywood film "Choti Si Baat," directed by Basu Chatterjee

"Hitch" (2005) - Inspired by "Choti Si Baat" (1976)

The romantic comedy "Leap Year," starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, is believed to have similarities with the Bollywood film "Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai."

"Leap Year" (2010) - Inspired by "Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai" (1998)

The Hollywood thriller "Fear," starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon, is said to have drawn inspiration from the Bollywood film "Darr," which was directed by Yash Chopra and featured Shah Rukh Khan

"Fear" (1996) - Inspired by "Darr" (1993)