"Remaking Pay It Forward: How Jai Ho and Stalin took inspiration from a Hollywood Classic"

"Remaking Pay It Forward: A Comparison of the Original and its Indian Remake Stalin and Bollywood Adaptation Jai Ho"

Remakes of classic films have always been a controversial topic. Some people believe that remakes tarnish the legacy of the original films, while others think that remakes breathe new life into classic stories and introduce them to a new generation. In recent years, there have been several successful remakes, such as A Star is Born (2018) and The Lion King (2019), that have proven to be just as popular as their original counterparts.

One film that was met with mixed reviews upon its release in 2000 was Pay It Forward. Directed by Mimi Leder and starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, and Haley Joel Osment, the film tells the story of a young boy who comes up with an idea to change the world by doing good deeds for strangers, who are then encouraged to pay it forward to three more people. While the film had a star-studded cast and a touching message, it was criticized for being too sentimental and manipulative.

In 2006, the Telugu film industry released its own version of Pay It Forward, titled Stalin, directed by A.R. Murugadoss and starring Chiranjeevi and Trisha. The film follows a similar plot to the original, with a man named Stalin who tries to make the world a better place by asking people to do good deeds for others. Unlike the original, however, Stalin was a commercial success in India and was praised for its message of selflessness and kindness.

Another example of a successful remake is Jai Ho (2014), a Bollywood film directed by Sohail Khan and starring Salman Khan, Tabu, and Daisy Shah. The film is based on the Telugu film Stalin, which was itself a remake of Pay It Forward. Despite being a remake of a remake, Jai Ho was a commercial success in India and was praised for its action sequences and strong performances.

while remakes may be controversial, they can also be successful and introduce classic stories to a new generation. Whether or not a remake is successful often depends on how well it captures the spirit and message of the original film, while also bringing something new and fresh to the story.

Pay it forward English original version 

Stalin Telugu remake version

Jai ho Hindi remake version