Notable Indian Films Inspired by Eastern Cultures

Black, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was inspired by the Japanese film 'Rashomon' in its narrative structure, which presents multiple perspectives of the same event.

Devdas, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is loosely based on the Japanese novel 'The Tale of Genji' by Murasaki Shikibu, which tells the story of a tragic love affair.

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was inspired by the Chinese film 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' in its use of martial arts and wirework.

Ghajini, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, is a remake of the Korean film 'Oldboy', which tells the story of a man who is imprisoned for 15 years and seeks revenge on his captors.

Dhoom, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi, was inspired by the Chinese film 'Hero' in its action sequences and use of wirework.

Water, directed by Deepa Mehta, is loosely based on the Japanese novel 'The Pillow Book' by Sei Shonagon, which tells the story of a young woman's coming of age in 11th-century Japan.

Rang De Basanti, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, was inspired by the Chinese film 'House of Flying Daggers' in its use of martial arts and wirework.

Umrao Jaan, directed by J.P. Dutta, is loosely based on the Japanese novel 'The Makioka Sisters' by Junichiro Tanizaki, which tells the story of four sisters in early 20th-century Japan.

Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was inspired by the Chinese film 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' in its use of martial arts and wirework.

Ghajini, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, is a remake of the Korean film 'Oldboy', which tells the story of a man who is imprisoned for 15 years and seeks revenge on his captors.

Dhoom, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi, was inspired by the Chinese film 'Hero' in its action sequences and use of wirework.

Water, directed by Deepa Mehta, is loosely based on the Japanese novel 'The Pillow Book' by Sei Shonagon, which tells the story of a young woman's coming of age in 11th-century Japan.

Rang De Basanti, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, was inspired by the Chinese film 'House of Flying Daggers' in its use of martial arts and wirework.

Umrao Jaan, directed by J.P. Dutta, is loosely based on the Japanese novel 'The Makioka Sisters' by Junichiro Tanizaki, which tells the story of four sisters in early 20th-century Japan.

Dhoom, directed by Sanjay Gadhvi, was inspired by the Chinese film 'Hero' in its action sequences and use of wirework.