The Namesake To Bride And Prejudice: 4 Hollywood Films That Are Inspired From Indian Culture

India is the most culturally diverse, rich and vibrant country in the world. With thousands of cultures co-existing in the same nation, India is a famous attraction for tourists all around the world. People living in Western countries romanticise the beauty of Indian culture, so much so that there have been several Hollywood films revolving around the culture of the diverse country.

Here are some Hollywood movies that are based on Indian culture and its colourful diversity.

‘The Namesake’ (2006)

The Irrfan Khan and Tabu starrer, ‘The Namesake’ is a movie based on the life of an NRI Bengali family. The movie is based on a book with the same name. It is a take on the simplistic life of an Indian family trying to adjust to a different culture of the West. It takes you through the regular struggles of a couple and their kids to make their life worth living in a foreign nation.

‘Bride And Prejudice’ (2004)

Inspired by the classic novel ‘Pride And Prejudice’, the 2004 Hollywood movie ‘Bride And Prejudice’ stars Aishwarya Rai. The film portrays the whole big fat Indian wedding concept and will make you go crazy over how colourful Indian culture is.

‘Life of Pi’ (2012)

Another Hollywood film starring actors Tabu andIrrfan Khan, ‘Life Of Pi’ is the story of an Indian family living in the once French colony in South India who own a zoo. When the family decides to move overseas with their animals, their ship ends up drowning in a storm. However, Pi survives along with a Royal Bengal Tiger, Richard Parker.

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‘Slumdog Millionaire’ (2008)

The story of a boy who goes from rags to riches, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is the movie that won AR Rehman an Oscar. This is the story of an 18-year-old boy Jamal who lands up in the show ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ after leading a life of poverty and crime. After his mother had died, he chose the path of darkness but his struggles led him to become a millionaire.

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These films will make you realise how the colourful culture of India has attracted even foreign filmmakers. If you like this story, stay tuned to HerZindagi for more!