Jeetendra Birthday Special: Not Akshay Kumar or Salman Khan, But The Veteran Actor Is The King Of Remakes - Here's How
Jeetendra is one of the most loved veteran actors of the industry. He has this charm which is still palpable even after so many years. But do you know he is also the king of remakes? Apparently, out of 200 odd films that he has done, 75 are remakes.
Jeetendra may not have been as popular as Amitabh Bachchan or Rajesh Khanna but the actor had a charm that was unmissable. Many remember him for his strange but amusing dance moves. He is called the jumping jack for nothing. Remember Dhal gaya din? Jeetendra established himself as an actor of merit when he worked in Gulzar's Kushboo, Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Parichay and more. But what stands out in his filmography is his involvement with remakes. Jeetendra had found out his niche and his audience. He didn't shy away from catering to the masses in the 80s and even was one of the rare actors from bygone era to have a commendable presence in the 90s movies.  Entertainment News | Jeetendra Kapoor Bonds with âEk Villain Returnsâ Team, Gives His Blessings
The craze for remakes perhaps started with Farz which was Jeetendra's first blockbuster and was also a remake of Telugu spy thriller Goodachari 116 (1967). Since then the list has been endless. Apparently, out of 200 odd films that Jeetendra has done, 75 of them are remakes. Here's a list of his movies and their originals:
Jeene Ki Raah - Remake of Bratuku Teruvu
Jigri Dost - Remake of Govula GopannaÂ
Khilona - Remake of Punarjanma (1963)
Waris - Remake of Naan
Himmat - Remake of Adrustavanthulu
Jawab - Remake of Sabhash Suri
Humjoli - Reamke of Panakkara Kudumbam
Ek Nari Ek Brahmachari - Remake of Brahmachari
Caravan - Based on Girl on the RunÂ
Shaadi Ke Baad - Remake of Pelli Chesi ChooduÂ
Bhai Ho To Aisa - Remake of AastiparuluÂ
Parichay - Inspired by The Sound of Music.
Gehri Chaal - Remade as Vaira Nenjam
Jaise Ko Taisa- Remake of Bhale JodiÂ
Bidaai - Remake of Thalla ? Pellama?
Dulhan - Remake of Sharda
Naagin - Inspired by French film The Bride Wore Black
Suntan - Remake of Tata ManavaduÂ
Udhar Ka Sindur - Remake of Manushullo DevuduÂ
Jay Vijay - Remake of Chikkadu Dorakadu
Dildaar - Remake of SoggaduÂ
Karmayogi - Remade as Nipputo ChelagaatamÂ
Dil Aur Deewar - Remake of Jeevana TarangaluÂ
Swarg Narak -Â Swargam Narakam
Lok Parlok - Remake of Yamagola
The Burning Train - Inspired by The Bullet Train Jeetendra Feels He Was Bad Father When He Sees Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar With Their Children
Takkar - Remake of Devudu Chesina Manushulu
Jyoti Bane Jwala - Remake of Katakataala RudraiahÂ
Judaai - Remake of Aalu MagaluÂ
Nishana - Remake of VetagaaduÂ
Maang Bharo Saajna - Remake of Karthika Deepam
Dhuan - Remake of Chase a Crooked ShadowÂ
Jyothi - Remake of Ardhangi
Pyaasa Saawan - Remake of Yedanthasthula MedaÂ
Ek Hi Bhool - Remake of Mouna Geethangal
Meri Awaaz Suno - Remake of AnthaÂ
Raksha - Remake of Rahasya Gudachari
Mehendi Rang Layegi - Remake of GorintakuÂ
Farz Aur Kanoon - Remake of Kondaveeti Simham
Raaste Pyar ke - Remake of Dasara Bullodu
Himmatwala - Remake of Ooriki MonagaduÂ
Prem Tapasya - Remake of Premabhishekam
Jaani Dost - Remake of Adavi Simhalu
Justice Chaudhry - Remake of Justice ChowdaryÂ
Mawaali - Remake of Chuttalunnaru Jagratha
Tohfa -Remake of Devata
Yeh Desh -Remake of Ee Nadu
Maqsad - Remake of MundaduguÂ
Qaidi - Remake of Khaidi
Kaamyab - Remake of ShakthiÂ
Haisiyat - Remake of Sita Ramulu
Zakhmi Sher -Remake of Bobbili Puli
Hoshiyar - Remake of Kirayi RowdyluÂ
Balidaan - Remake of Balidanam
Haqeeqat -Remake of Neti Bharatam
Pataal Bhairavi - Remake of Patala Bhairavi
Sarfarosh - Remake of Sardar Papa RayuduÂ
Mera Saathi - Remake of DharmatmuduÂ
Sanjog - Remake of Jeevana JyothiÂ
Dharm Adhikari - Remake of Bobbili BrahmannaÂ
Aag Aur Shola - Remake of Uyirullavarai Usha
Swarag Se Sundar - Remake of Thalli PremaÂ
Singhasan - Remake of SimhasanamÂ
Suhagan - Remake of Enkeyo Ketta KuralÂ
Ghar Sansar - Remake of Maga MaharajuÂ
Sadaa Suhagan - Remake of Dheerga Sumangali
Dosti Dushmaani - Remake of Mugguru Mitrulu
Aisa Pyaar Kahaan - Remake of Rakta Sambandham
Majaal - Remake of Sravana Sandhya
Aulad - Remake of Maa BabuÂ
Himmat Aur Mehnat - Remake of Pachani Samsaram
Mulzim - Remake of Muddai
Kanwarlal - Remake of Rajavinte Makan
New Delhi - Remake of New DelhiÂ
Dav Pech - Remake of Roshagadu
Amiri Gareebi - Remake of Makutamleni Maharaju
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai - Remake of En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
Jai Shiv Shankar - Remake of VarthaÂ
Thanedar - Remake of Mayadari Krishnudu
Santan - Remake of Surigadu
Tahqiqat -Remake of Post Mortem
Udhaar Ki Zindagi - Remake of Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
Ghar Ki Izzat - Remake of Kula Deivam
Chupp - Remake of TarkaÂ
It's interesting with every decade Jeetendra's remakes saw him transitioning into mature and character-driven roles.
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