#4. Leap Year (2010)—Jab We Met (2007)
In a captivating tale of serendipity, both the Hindi film and its English counterpart revolve around a lively, talkative girl on a mission to propose to her boyfriend. Fate takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a down-on-his-luck man, leading them to share a hotel room and ultimately fall in love.
Despite apparent similarities, the creator of “Leap Year” insists it’s not a remake of the Hindi version. The narrative unfolds with reunions after separation, adding layers of emotion. As audiences compare the two, the subtle nuances and shared themes prompt them to decide whether it’s a remake or a unique storytelling approach in different cinematic realms.