11 Bollywood Movies That Changed Their Original Titles To Get More People To Watch Them

Altering film titles proper earlier than the discharge is the most recent technique, Bollywood is taking over. Not too long ago many Senas and organisations have additionally been taking part in pointless violence and protesting in opposition to film titles. Whereas some voices appear legit, some went to a stage which concerned threatening of Bollywood stars. 

Some filmmakers even assume altering film titles or asserting new launch dates helps in amping up pleasure.  Listed here are 11 such Bollywood films which had been rename to keep away from additional controversies or to get extra consideration.

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1. Roohi 

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 The film title has undergone modifications for abour 4 occasions. It was first titled as Rooh Afza however as a consequence of copyright points by the evarage model, the filmmaker modified the title to Roohi Afzana. After a few modifications, it is lastly fastened to Roohi. The horror-comedy is helmed by Hardik Mehta and is a few ghost experience. It tells the story of a ghost who abducts brides on their honeymoons 

 2. Haseena Parker 

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 The Shraddha Kapoor starrer was earlier referred to as Haseena: The Queen Of Mumbai. The filmmaker not solely introduced the brand new date but additionally modified the film earlier than the discharge.

The director Apoorva Lakhia felt that this was a biography and it was finest to take Haseena Parker’s title straight. “The rationale we modified the title of the movie was as a result of ours is a biography, and we felt that it might be higher for individuals exterior Mumbai to get accustomed to Haseena Parkar, as she was very effectively know on this metropolis [Mumbai] however not exterior of it.” 

 3. Laxmmi 

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 The makers of the Akshay Kumar starrer took a name on altering the film title after going through objections from a number of Hindu teams. The movie, co-starring Kiara Advani, that launched on OTT platform, was earlier imagined to launch on large scren throughout Eid.

The title change occurred as a result of the Proper-wing organisation Hindu Sena had earlier written to union minister of data and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar emphasising how its followers will boycott the film throughout the nation. Quickly after, different Hindu organisations claimed that and promotes ‘present disrespect to the goddess.’ 

 4. Billu 

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 The film title was referred to as Billu Barber. And for sure, the Barber group got here collectively because the affiliation claimed the title damage their sentiments. Irrfan Khan playes the function of a poor barber who goes to fulfill his famous person pal SRK. 

 5. Padmavat 

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 This created a serious controversy a lot in order that Deepika Padukone was threatened by the Rajput Karni Sena to chop off her nostril. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s interval drama movie ultimately modified from Padmavati to Padmavat. The film made quite a lot of headlines through the launch. As soon as the set was ruined in Jaipur, the opposite time Deepika was threatened with bodily violence, however the movie noticed the massive silver display screen launch and acquired immense love and nice field workplace assortment. 

6. Judgemental Hai Kya 

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Rajkummar Rao and Kangana Starrer was first referred to as Psychological Hai Kya. Nevertheless, sure therapists and organisations got here collectively to persuade the makers to alter the present. “I used to be completely up for it. There are some individuals on the market who’ve issues with it. We respect their feelings. In the event that they imagine that altering the title will deliver some change within the society, we’re very happy to do this,” Rajkummar Rao had stated earlier. 

 7. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela 

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A petition was filed in opposition to the movie and was accused of wounding non secular sentiments. Many felt the time period Ram Leela is related to Lord Ram and that the film buffs would really feel it is a non secular movie which isn’t. 

 8. Loveyatri 

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The earlier title was referred to as Loveratri. Nevertheless, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) had alleged that it ‘distorts the which means of the Hindu competition. Salman Khan, who was the producer of the movie had stated, “If individuals have objection with present title of the movie Loveyatri, we are going to change that additionally and launch it as an untitled movie.” 

9. Veer Zara 

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 Yeh Aa Gaye Hum Kaha was the preliminary title of the movie. Nevertheless, Yash Chopra felt that Veer Zara went higher with the temper of the movie. There was no controversy however the title change was made to draw the viewers. 

 10. Tamasha 

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The ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali earlier made fascinating revelations in regards to the title of his movies. He stated his movie Love Aaj Kal was earlier referred to as Elastic. He even went on to reveal that Prepare was the working title for Jab We Met. And for Tamasha, the group was contemplating the title Window Seat. 

Appears like Imtiaz at all times needed English film titles and at last settled for So, for many of his movies, Imtiaz was contemplating English titles however ultimately zeroed in on the Hindi ones. When he revealed that Love Aaj Kal was earlier referred to as Elastic, Deepika jokingly stated, “So it might be like Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone had been in Elastic”. Learn on to learn the way Deepika Padukone shocked the media at Tamasha’s trailer launch… 

11. Jai Ho 

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The title was earlier referred to as Psychological however like Psychological Hia Kya , this needed to endure a change. Salman Khan starrer was later renamed Jai Ho.