Sadly, not many know that Rang De Basanti was inspired from Canada’s entry to the Oscar in 1989 in the Best Foreign Language category. Rang De Basanti was also one of those films where Aamir’s character outweighed the star. It was instrumental in giving a certain shape to protests and movements of the country, especially youth-led. Till today, Rang De Basanti still remains a potent and inspiring film. Though Memento failed to win any award during the 74 th edition of the Oscars, it found itself nominated in two categories – Best Writing & Screenplay and Best Editing. Ghajini seems to have been inspired by Christopher Nolan’s Memento. To desi audiences, Aamir Khan appeared in a never-seen-before avatar but the west had seen a similar act by actor Guy Pearce in 2002. Ghajini holds the distinction of starting the 100 cr club in Bollywood. Ace In The Hole was nominated in a solitary category during the 24 th Academy Awards – Best Story and Screenplay - but was eventually beaten by An American in Paris. The 1951 masterpiece was directed by one of the most successful director Hollywood has ever witnessed – Billy Wilder. The plot of Peepli Live shares an uncanny resemblance with the Kirk Douglas starrer Ace In The Hole. The hard hitting film was a commercial success at the box office despite the absence of stars. Peepli Live did not feature Aamir Khan in front of the camera but it had the star donning the mantle of a producer. Aamir Khan in (L to R) Ghulam, Ghajini, Akele Hum Akele Tum and Rang De Basanti.
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