6 Indian Movies Based on Shakespeare's Plays
Explore six Indian films inspired by Shakespeare's timeless plays, including Omkara, Maqbool, Haider, Angoor, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, and Veeram. Discover how these classics were adapted to Indian settings and themes.
Veeram (2014) - "Macbeth"
Omkara (2006) - "Othello"
Maqbool (2003) - "Macbeth"
Haider (2014) - "Hamlet"
Set against the backdrop of the Kashmir conflict, Vishal Bhardwaj's "Haider" is an adaptation of "Hamlet." The film follows Haider (Shahid Kapoor), a young man returning home to find his father missing and his mother (Tabu) remarried. His quest for the truth leads him to confront betrayal, revenge, and his own unraveling sanity.
Angoor (1982) - "The Comedy of Errors"
Directed by Gulzar, "Angoor" is a comedic adaptation of "The Comedy of Errors." The film revolves around two pairs of identical twins separated at birth, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings when they unknowingly cross paths as adults. Sanjeev Kumar and Deven Verma play the dual roles with impeccable comedic timing.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) - "Romeo and Juliet"
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela" is a vibrant and passionate adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet." Set in a fictional village, the film explores the intense love story of Ram (Ranveer Singh) and Leela (Deepika Padukone), whose romance is doomed by their feuding families, leading to a tragic and dramatic conclusion.