Sep 30, 2023, 09:02 PM IST

Pakistani TV shows copied from Indian movies, shows

Simran Singh

The basic plot of Sridevi, Anil Kapoor, and Urmila Matondkar-starrer love drama Judaai (which itself is a remake of the Telugu film Subhalagnam) was copied in the series Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida

Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida copied from Judaai

Koi Nahi Apna copied from Akele Hum Akele Tum

Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala's family drama inspired neighbouring country, and the series Koi Nahi Apna was based on a similar concept. 

Chana Jor Garam copied from Sarabhai VS Sarabhai

Just like the popular Indian show, Chana Jor Garam revolves around a middle-class daughter-in-law being ridiculed by her mother-in-law. 

Mahesh Bhatt's Arth was copied as Arth: The Destination. However, the director gave due credit to the original director

Arth: The Destination copied from Arth

Nazo copied from Barfi

The character of Jilmil (Priyanka Chopra) from Ranbir Kapoor-starrer inspired Pakistani series Nazo. The titular character shared an uncanny resemblance to Priyanka's character

Cheekh copied from Damini

Rajkumar Santoshi's iconic directorial inspired Saba Qamar-starrer series Cheekh. 

Dil Banjaara copied from Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

A girl belonging to a conservative background meets a guy on a foreign trip, and falls in love, despite being engaged. Ring any bells?