Jio Pagla
Jio Pagla (Bengali: জিও পাগলা "Jiō Pāglā") is a 2017 Indian Bengali comedy film directed by Ravi Kinagi.
The film based on the play "Joy Maa Kali Boarding".
It is a remake of 1966 Hindi movie "Biwi Aur Makan" which had already been remade in Marathi as "Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi" (1989), in Telugu as "Chitram Bhallare Vichitram" (1991), in Kannada as "Olu Saar Bari Olu" (2003), in Punjabi as "Mr & Mrs 420" (2014) and again in Hindi as "Paying Guests" (2009).
Mr. Right (2009 film)
Mr. Right is a 2009 British film directed by David Morris and Jacqui Morris.
The jointly- made gay- themed film is the debut for both directors.
An Unwilling Hero
An Unwilling Hero is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and written by Arthur F. Statter.
The film stars Will Rogers, Molly Malone, John Bowers, Darrell Foss, and Jack Curtis.
The film was released on May 8, 1921, by Goldwyn Pictures.
Mr & Mrs 420
Mr& Mrs 420 is a Punjabi comedy film directed by Ksshitij Chaudhary and starring Yuvraj Hans, Jassi Gill, Babbal Rai, Binnu Dhillon and Jaswinder Bhalla in lead roles.
It was released worldwide on 14 March 2014.
Sequel Mr& Mrs 420 Returns was released on 15 August 2018.
The core storyline is partially based on the 1966 Hindi movie" Biwi Aur Makan" which has also been remade in Marathi as" Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi"( 1989), in Telugu as" Chitram Bhallare Vichitram"( 1991), in Kannada as" Olu Saar Bari Olu"( 2003), in Bengali as" Jio Pagla"( 2017) and again in Hindi as" Paying Guests"( 2009).
Biwi Aur Makan
Biwi Aur Makan is a 1966 Hindi film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
The film was released with music composed by Hemanta Mukherjee.
The film starred Biswajit Chatterjee, Kalpana Mohan, and Mehmood in lead roles.
The movie was remade in Marathi in 1989 as" Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi", in Telugu in 1991 as" Chitram Bhallare Vichitram", in Kannada in 2003 as" Olu Saar Bari Olu", in Hindi in 2009 as" Paying Guests", in Punjabi in 2014 as" Mr& Mrs 420" and in Bengali in 2017 as" Jio Pagla".
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi
Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi is a 1988 comedy Marathi film directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar and released in India on 23 September 1988.
The movie which was also remade in Telugu in 1991 as" Chitram Bhallare Vichitram", in Kannada in 2003 as" Olu Saar Bari Olu", in Hindi in 2009 as" Paying Guests", in Punjabi in 2014 as" Mr& Mrs 420" and in Bengali in 2017 as" Jio Pagla".
Now it is considered as a cult classic comedy in Marathi cinema.
The film is a kind of tribute to the stage character of Bal Gandharva who was famous for playing both male and female characters in one scene where Ashok saraf and Sachin pilgaonkar watching painting of Bal Gandharva.
In one interview Cricket player Sachin Tendulkar called Ashi hi banwa banwi as his favourite Marathi film.
Sachin (actor)
Sachin Pilgaonkar( born 17 August 1957), often known by his first name Sachin, is an Indian film and television actor, director, singer and producer.
Starting as a footballer in the Marathi film," Ha Majha Marg Ekla"( 1962), he went on to work in around 65 films as a child artist, before switching to adult roles, and being part of films like" Geet Gaata Chal"( 1975)," Balika Badhu"( 1976)," Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se"( 1978) and" Nadiya Ke Paar"( 1982) as a lead actor, which were all successful.
He has worked in Hindi, Marathi and also in Bhojpuri cinema, and has acted, produced and directed successful comedy shows on Indian television, including" Tu Tu Main Main"( 2000) and" Kadvee Khatti Meethi".
He also directed several hit Marathi films starting with" Mai Baap"( 1982)," Navri Mile Navryala"( 1984)," Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi"( 1988)," Amchyasarkhe Aamich"( 1990) and" Navra Mazha Navsacha"( 2004).
Paying Guests
Paying Guests is a Bollywood film starring Ashish Chaudhary, Shreyas Talpade, Javed Jaffrey, Vatsal Seth, Celina Jaitly, Neha Dhupia, Riya Sen, Sayali Bhagat and Johnny Lever.
It is directed by Paritosh Painter under Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts banner.
A comedy film revolving around four close friends who reside together in Pattaya, it borrows the basic plot from 1966 comedy movie "Biwi Aur Makan", directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee which was also remade in Marathi in 1989 as "Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi" , in Kannada in 2003 as "Olu Saar Bari Olu" , in Punjabi in 2014 as "Mr & Mrs 420" and in Bengali as "Jio Pagla" in 2017.
Shooting started in the second week of April 2008.
Riya Sen was originally offered Neha Dhupia's role, Aarti Gupta, but declined and instead chose the role as Jayesh's melodramatic girlfriend, Alpita.
A sequel, "Paying Guests 2", is in production and will take place against the backdrop of a beauty pageant.
Clarence G. Badger
Clarence G. Badger( June 9, 1880 – June 17, 1964) was an American film director of feature films in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s.
His films include" It" and" Red Hair", more than a dozen features and shorts starring Will Rogers, and two features starring Raymond Griffith," Paths to Paradise" and" Hands Up!"
He moved to Australia to direct" Rangle River"( 1936) and decided to retire there, only making one more feature," That Certain Something"( 1941).
Chitram Bhalare Vichitram
Chitram!
Bhalare Vichitram!!
is a 1991 Telugu comedy film.
The ensemble cast blockbuster film was directed by P. N. Ramachandra Rao, which is a remake of the 1989 Marathi comedy blockbuster "Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi".
This film's cast of characters includes Naresh, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Maharshi Raghava, Brahmanandam, Tulasi, and Kota Srinivasa Rao.
Upon release, the film received very positive reviews, and remained a cult classic.
The film was later remade into Kannada as "Bombat Hendthi" (1992) and Tamil as "Aanazhagan" (1995).

Question: Do both directors of films Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi and An Unwilling Hero share the same nationality?
Answer: no