Goa Getter: Get Your Own Plot!

The TV Series 24 is staring up in India. The first episode is set to air this week, staring Anil Kapoor as the Indian version of Jack Bauer. I never got into "24" when it aired in the states, but I am a big Anil Kapoor fan. You might recognize him as Prem, the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, from Slumdog Millionaire (and he did appear in Season 8 of the US version of "24") but had to roll my eyes when I saw the advertisement for it.

Anil Kapoor at the US "24" Finale

Why? Just re-read the sentence above. Anil Kapoor is known in the US for his role as host of a TV game show ("Who Wants to Be A Millionaire"), ripped off from the US, and is now staring in a TV series, also ripped off from the US. Can't Indians come up with their own ideas for movies and television?

So much of the hit TV shows and movies here are plots taken from US shows. In the spirit of "24", here is my top 24 list of the most blatant Bollywood rip offs:

Bollywood: Partner

Hollywood: Hitch

Bollywood: Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

Hollywood: What Happens In Vegas

Bollywood: Aisha

Hollywood: Clueless

Bollywood: God Tussi Great Ho

Hollywood: Bruce Almighty

Bollywood: Kaante

Hollywood: Reservoir Dogs

Bollywood: Players

Hollywood: The Italian Job