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World Theatre Day 2026: 5 Bollywood Movies Drawing Inspiration from Classic Plays
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World Theatre Day 2026: 5 Bollywood Films Inspired by Iconic Plays
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News18
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27-03-2026, 06:55
World Theatre Day 2026: 5 Bollywood Films Inspired by Iconic Plays
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World Theatre Day, observed on March 27, celebrates the universal art of theatre and its power to inspire and connect.
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Indian cinema frequently draws inspiration from iconic theatrical works, especially plays by William Shakespeare.
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Shivangi Sharma, Chief Entertainment Officer of Excitel, curated a list of five Bollywood films adapted from celebrated stage plays.
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Films like "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (Romeo and Juliet), "Maqbool" (Macbeth), and "Omkara" (Othello) are direct adaptations.
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Other inspirations include "Angoor" (The Comedy of Errors) and "10ml Love" (A Midsummer Night's Dream).
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