Haider, Omkara, And More Bollywood Movies Adapted From Shakespeare's Plays!

William Shakespeare's birth and death anniversary is observed as English Language Day. Here are 7 plays of the poet that are adapted into Bollywood movies!

Haider - 2014 This movie is adapted from Shakeaspeare's play, Hamlet. The movie stars Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu, and others. It is a Vishal Bhardwaj directorial.

Omkara - 2006 This multi-cast starrer released in 2006 and is based on Shakespeare's Othello. It stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Konkona sensharma, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and others.

Maqbool - 2003 Maqbool, another Vishal Bhardwaj directorial, is based on Shakespeare's Macbeth. It stars some of the greatest actors of all time including Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur, and Naseeruddin Shah.

10 Ml Love - 2012 This rom-com is based on the Shakespeare's play titled A Midsummer Night's Dream. It's plot revolves around three couples!

Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak - 1988 This Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla starrer is based on the classic play Romeo-Juliet. The movie was a huge hit! Swipe up to see a recommendation of books by female novelists...