8 Bollywood remakes better than the original films

6. Munna Bhai M.B.B.S – 2003

• IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
• Stars: Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Gracy Singh
• Created by: Rajkumar Hirani
• Genre: Comedy, Drama
• Writer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Hirani, Lajan Joseph
• Where to watch/OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

This film is a remake of the American biographical comedy-drama film, Patch Adams, which is based on the true story of Dr. Hunter Adams. While there are some differences between Munna Bhai M.B.B.S and Patch Adams, both movies share a common theme of a medical student using humor and compassion to care for patients. Notably, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S starring Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi was more popular and successful than Patch Adams, leading to sequels and winning numerous awards.

7. Baazigar – 1993

• IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
• Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil
• Created by: Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla
• Genre: Crime, Drama, Musical
• Writer: Robin Bhatt, Akash Khurana, Javed Siddiqui
• Where to watch/OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

A Kiss Before Dying is a thriller movie from 1991 adapted from a novel written in 1953 by Ira Levin. Unfortunately, the film didn’t do well in theaters and received mostly unfavorable reviews. In 1993, there was a Hindi remake titled Baazigar, which performed differently. Unlike the original, this movie was a huge hit at the box office. It ranked as the fourth most successful film of that year and later became a beloved classic, largely due to the debut of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as an on-screen couple.

8. Sholay – 1975

• IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
• Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar
• Created by: Ramesh Sippy
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
• Writer: Javed Akhtar, Salim Khan
• Where to watch/OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

The Magnificent Seven is an iconic Western film from the 1960s. It tells the story of a team of men hired to defend a Mexican town against bandits. Sholay is an Indian version of the film. While there are variations in the storyline, such as the number of main characters, Sholay focuses on a pair hired to apprehend a notorious bandit, unlike the original with seven protagonists. The film was a big hit and is still among the top-earning Indian movies. It has received numerous accolades and has become a significant part of Indian heritage.