Inspiration! ... ?

For a while I was aware that RD's Mehbooba was a lift from some western/african number. It was actually not that hard to find. The artist is Demis Roussos. It is interesting that he had worked with Vangelis... more about him later. But anyway the song is Say You Love Me. Its got more of a Celtic touch with Egyptian vocals. But Mehbooba still rocks! with Helen being icing on the cake..hehe

Perhaps you know that Vangelis' most famous/commercial theme - Chariots of Fire has made it into Hindi. Remember Khoon Bhari Maang and "Tuu Meri Hai Janu"? Now that somehow did not work for me. We have the inspiring theme on one hand and then .. who was that.. Bijlee writhing away.. haphazardly at that song.. sheesh!

I also came across a very comprehensive post on all remakes in Hindi. Check this huge list of copycats