Top 10 Bollywood remakes better than its original

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Bollywood has produced countless movies, but some of the best are remakes of classic films. Here are the top 10 Bollywood remakes that turned out to be better than the original.

Sholay (1975) - The unofficial remake of the American western film The Magnificent Seven, which was itself a remake of the Japanese film Seven Samurai, Sholay is one of the greatest Hindi films ever made.

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Black (2005) - Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s critically acclaimed film is said to be an unofficial remake of the 1962 classic, A Miracle Worker, revolving around the life of deaf and blind Helen Keller.

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Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) - The Hindi remake of the acclaimed courtroom drama, 12 Angry Men, remains an acclaimed film today, with praise for the performances and writing.

Omg: Oh My God! (2012) - Adapted from the stage play Kanji Virudh Kanji, which was inspired by the Australian comedy, The Man Who Sued God, OMG features a brilliant performance from Paresh Rawal.

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Baazigar (1993) - The Hindi remake of 1956’s A Kiss Before Dying has gained a cult following today, serving as the Bollywood debut of Shilpa Shetty, along with establishing the career of Shah Rukh Khan as a leading man.

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Satte Pe Satta (1982) - The classic Bollywood comedy featuring Amitabh Bachchan and others was adapted from the 1954 Hollywood musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Raaz (2002) - One of the best horror movies of Bollywood, Raaz, is an unofficial remake of the 2000 film What Lies Beneath.

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Chachi 420 (1997) - Adapted from Robin Williams’ memorable comedy, Mrs. Doubtfire, Chachi 420 presented the same story with an Indian setting, making it a laugh riot with Kamal Hassan's incredible performance.

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Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) - The iconic Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. follows a local goon who decides to become a doctor to make his father proud, resembling the 1998 film Patch Adams starring Robin Williams.

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Musafir (2004) - A remake of the 1997 neo-noir thriller U-Turn, Musafir featured an excellent cast including Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Sameera Reddy.

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