World Theatre Day 2026: 5 Bollywood Films Inspired by Iconic Plays

• World Theatre Day, observed on March 27, celebrates the universal art of theatre and its power to inspire and connect.
• Indian cinema frequently draws inspiration from iconic theatrical works, especially plays by William Shakespeare.
• Shivangi Sharma, Chief Entertainment Officer of Excitel, curated a list of five Bollywood films adapted from celebrated stage plays.
• Films like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (Romeo and Juliet), "Maqbool" (Macbeth), and "Omkara" (Othello) are direct adaptations.
• Other inspirations include "Angoor" (The Comedy of Errors) and "10ml Love" (A Midsummer Night's Dream).