A still from the song Tirchi Topiwale from the movie Tridev.
- If imitation is the best form of flattery, these international pop stars should be super-flattered by the copy artists in Bollywood. Here are just 10 (of the many, many, many) songs that ‘inspired’ desi hits.
- Mein Teri Hoon Janam from Khoon Bhari Maang (1988). Composer: Rajesh Roshan
- Original - Chariots of Fire theme music
- Tirchi Topiwale from Tridev (1989). Composers: Kalyanji-Anandji
- Original – Rhythm is Gonna Get You by Gloria Estefan
- Koi Nahin Aisa Ki Jo Mujhko from Dillagi (1999). Composers: Jatin-Lalit
- Original - Mony Mony by Billy Idol
- Aate Jaate from Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). Composer: Raamlaxman
- Original – I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder
- Mil Gaya from Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (1977). Composer: R D Burman
- Original – Mamma Mia by ABBA
- Koi Yahan Nache Nache from Disco Dancer (1982). Composer: Bappi Lahiri
- Original – Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles
- Sachi Yeh Kahani Hai from Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994). Composers: Jatin-Lalit
- Original – In Zaire by Johnny Wakelin, Rasutin by Boney M
- O Meri Neendein Churane Wale from Chamatkar (1992). Composer: Anu Malik
- Original – When You’re in Love With a Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook
- Dil Le Le Lena from Auzaar (1997). Composer: Anu Malik
- Original – Macarena by Los del Rio
- Hari Om Hari from Pyara Dushman (1980). Composer: Bappi Lahiri
- Original – One Way Ticket by Eruption
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If imitation is the best form of flattery, these international pop stars should be super-flattered by the copy artists in Bollywood. Here are just 10 (of the many, many, many) songs that 'inspired' desi hits. (Also read: Redfoo in Love With Indian Music, Chicken Curry)
Mein Teri Hoon Janam from Khoon Bhari Maang (1988). Composer: Rajesh Roshan
Original - Chariots of Fire theme music
Tirchi Topiwale from Tridev (1989). Composers: Kalyanji-Anandji
Original - Rhythm is Gonna Get You by Gloria Estefan
Koi Nahin Aisa Ki Jo Mujhko from Dillagi (1999). Composers: Jatin-Lalit
Original - Mony Mony by Billy Idol
Aate Jaate from Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). Composer: Raamlaxman
Original - I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder
Mil Gaya from Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (1977). Composer: R D Burman
Original - Mamma Mia by ABBA
Koi Yahan Nache Nache from Disco Dancer (1982). Composer: Bappi Lahiri
Original - Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles
Sachi Yeh Kahani Hai from Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994). Composers: Jatin-Lalit
Original - In Zaire by Johnny Wakelin, Rasutin by Boney M
O Meri Neendein Churane Wale from Chamatkar (1992). Composer: Anu Malik
Original - When You're in Love With a Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook
Dil Le Le Lena from Auzaar (1997). Composer: Anu Malik
Original - Macarena by Los del Rio
Hari Om Hari from Pyara Dushman (1980). Composer: Bappi Lahiri
Original - One Way Ticket by Eruption
Mein Teri Hoon Janam from Khoon Bhari Maang (1988). Composer: Rajesh Roshan
Original - Chariots of Fire theme music
Tirchi Topiwale from Tridev (1989). Composers: Kalyanji-Anandji
Original - Rhythm is Gonna Get You by Gloria Estefan
Koi Nahin Aisa Ki Jo Mujhko from Dillagi (1999). Composers: Jatin-Lalit
Original - Mony Mony by Billy Idol
Aate Jaate from Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). Composer: Raamlaxman
Original - I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder
Mil Gaya from Hum Kisise Kum Nahin (1977). Composer: R D Burman
Original - Mamma Mia by ABBA
Koi Yahan Nache Nache from Disco Dancer (1982). Composer: Bappi Lahiri
Original - Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles
Sachi Yeh Kahani Hai from Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994). Composers: Jatin-Lalit
Original - In Zaire by Johnny Wakelin, Rasutin by Boney M
O Meri Neendein Churane Wale from Chamatkar (1992). Composer: Anu Malik
Original - When You're in Love With a Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook
Dil Le Le Lena from Auzaar (1997). Composer: Anu Malik
Original - Macarena by Los del Rio
Hari Om Hari from Pyara Dushman (1980). Composer: Bappi Lahiri
Original - One Way Ticket by Eruption
