Bollywood Blockbusters Inspired by Iconic Songs

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

The Honey Trehan-directed murder mystery, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, took its title from a song in "Jewel Thief," composed by S.D. Burman, written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, and performed by Asha Bhosle.

Raat Akeli Hai

Karan Johar's romantic drama borrowed its title from a song in "C.I.D.," composed by O.P. Nayyar, written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, and sung by Mohammed Rafi and Geeta Dutt.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Zoya Akhtar's family drama took its title from a song in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, written by Javed Akhtar, and performed by Suraj Jagan, Joi Barua, and Shankar Mahadevan.

Dil Dhadakne Do

Ayan Mukerji's film took its title from a song in Jawani Diwani, composed by R.D. Burman, written by Anand Bakshi, and sung by Kishore Kumar. The original film starred Randhir Kapoor, uncle of Ranbir Kapoor.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

This Shakun Batra film, starring Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan, borrowed its title from a song in Khel Khel Mein,composed by R.D. Burman, written by Gulshan Bawra, and performed by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.

Ek Main aur Ekk Tu

Farah Khan's film paid tribute to "Karz" and used its song title, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, written by Anand Bakshi, and sung by Kishore Kumar.

Om Shanti Om

Om Shanti Om

Sriram Raghavan's debut took its title from a song in Karz, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, written by Anand Bakshi, and sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.

Ek Hasina Thi