PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Hamlet
Explanation
The acclaimed Bollywood film 'Haider', directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy 'Hamlet'. Released in 2014, the film is set amidst the insurgency-hit Kashmir conflicts of 1995. This film is the third installment of Vishal Bhardwaj's Shakespearean trilogy after Maqbool (Macbeth) and Omkara (Othello).
Key Points
- > Haider features Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, and Kay Kay Menon in lead roles.
- > The movie 'Maqbool' (2003) is an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.
- > The movie 'Omkara' (2006) is an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Othello'.
- > 'Arms and the Man' is a famous play written by George Bernard Shaw.
- > 'Pride and Prejudice' is a novel by Jane Austen, and 'War and Peace' is by Leo Tolstoy.
Additional Information
Shakespearean Plays & Bollywood Adaptations
| Original Play | Bollywood Movie | Director |
|---|---|---|
| Hamlet | Haider | Vishal Bhardwaj |
| Macbeth | Maqbool | Vishal Bhardwaj |
| Othello | Omkara | Vishal Bhardwaj |
| Romeo and Juliet | Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Comedy of Errors | Angoor / Cirkus | Gulzar / Rohit Shetty |
Memory Tips
- Match the Initials: Haider = Hamlet, Maqbool = Macbeth, Omkara = Othello.