Om Shanti Om (2007) - Parodies Bollywood of the '70s. Infused with elements of Karz and Madhumati for its reincarnation theme.
Barfi! (2012) - Pays homage to Charlie Chaplin's slapstick comedy. Scenes reminiscent of classic silent films, showcasing physical comedy's brilliance.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) - The train sequence nods to Raj Kapoor's Chhalia (1960), with the hero helping the heroine aboard.
Bombay Velvet (2015) - Evokes classic gangster films. Its aesthetics and style are influenced by Hollywood noir films of the '40s.
Talaash (2012) - A psychological horror thriller, reminiscent of Madhumati (1958) where past-life regression plays a pivotal role.
I Me Aur Main (2013) - The film's poster is a tribute to the iconic Marilyn Monroe's white dress scene.
Gunday (2014) - Heavily influenced by Sholay (1975). The camaraderie between the leads is a throwback to Jai and Veeru's friendship.
Raabta (2017) - A reincarnation love story echoing classics like Karan Arjun (1995) and Madhumati (1958).
Rangoon (2017) - Its backdrop of World War II and the romance mirrors classics like Casablanca (1942).
Shaandaar (2015) - Has a fairytale sequence that's a nod to The Sound of Music (1965) and its picturesque landscape.