It seems like Bollywood is always ripping off Hollywood film ideas. Whether it's a small subplot or the entire thing-there are always elements from films that seem to be eerily similar to their Hollywood counterparts. Well Kajol and Kareena Kapoor have been casted in a Bollywood film whose rights have officially been bought from the original American film. Director Karan Johar has reportedly bought the rights to the Hollywood movie 'Stepmom' which starred Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts. The movie follows the life of one woman who marries a man with children and must deal with the ex-wife who is very much a part of the kids' lives.
It is reported that Karan Johar will being filming the 'Stepmom' remake after he is done with 'My Name is Khan'. The movie will be directed by Siddharth Malhotra. The film is also going to bring Kajol and Kareena Kapoor back together for a second time since their work on 2001's 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.
Examples of Bollywood films that have been straight up copies or very comparable to Hollywood movies include, 'Meri Yaar Ki Shaadi' ('My Best Friend's Wedding'), 'Ghajini' ('Memento'), 'Raaz' ('Ring 1' and 'Ring 2'). The Indian public accepted these films, will they do the same for the Bollywood remake of "Stepmom"? I guess we will just have to wait to find out.
So we want to know what our readers think about Karan Johar officially buying the rights to the Hollywood movie 'Stepmom'. Of all the Hollywood films out there do you think that this was a good choice? Or do you think that Karan Johar should have looked for a better movie. And do you think that it makes a difference whether or not Bollywood directors officially buy rights to Hollywood films? We really want to hear our readers thoughts on this, so make sure to leave a comment or two.
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