Which Hollywood Films Did These Bollywood Films Copy?
An Indian cab driver, Nikhil, has dreams of making it big in Dubai, but his plans are soon derailed by a suave businessman, Vikram, who hires his cab for the evening. Vikram soon reveals himself to be a hit man though, and the night soon becomes a desperate game of survival for the young cabbie.
“The Killer” (2006)
Answer: Collateral
“Aabra Ka Daabra” (2004)
A kid enrolls in a School of Magic after the apparent death of his father.
Answer: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
“Teen Patti” (2010)
A university Professor recounts his days of hustling blackjack at big casinos.
Answer: 21
“Kaante” (2002 )
Six criminals try to discover which of their number is undercover police after a bank heist goes wrong.
Answer: Reservoir Dogs
“God Tussi Great Ho” (2008)
A TV anchorman is granted God’s power for 10 days after he berates and blames the big man for all life’s difficulties.
Answer: Bruce Almighty
“Knock Out” (2010)
A businessman is held captive in a phone box by a mysterious sniper and forced to reveal the truth about his life.
Answer: Phone Booth
A man is abducted and held for 14 years for no apparent reason. He is then released and given 4 days to discover why this has happened to him.
“Zinda” (2006)
Answer: Oldboy
“Nishabd” (2007)
An older man falls in love with his 18-year-old daughter’s friend.
Answer: American Beauty