TOP 10  BOLLYWOOD MOVIES BASED ON FAMOUS BOOKS

By Nakul Tomar | August 26, 2024

3 IDIOTS (2009)

Based on Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat, this film humorously critiques the Indian education system, encouraging students to pursue passion over societal expectations.

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DEVDAS (2002)

Adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Devdas, this tragic love story follows a man’s descent into alcoholism and despair after losing his true love, Paro.

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KAI PO CHE! (2013)

Derived from Chetan Bhagat's The 3 Mistakes of My Life, this film explores friendship, ambition, and communal tensions during the Gujarat earthquake and riots.

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MAQBOOL (2003)

An intense adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, this film relocates the classic tragedy to Mumbai’s underworld, highlighting ambition, betrayal, and guilt in a crime-ridden world.

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HAIDER (2014)

Based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, this film is set in conflict-ridden Kashmir, delving into themes of revenge, betrayal, and identity amid political turmoil.

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GUIDE (1965)

Adapted from R.K. Narayan's The Guide, this complex tale follows a tourist guide’s transformation into a spiritual guru, exploring morality and redemption.

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PARINEETA (2005)

Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Parineeta, this film tells a story of love, class differences, and misunderstandings in early 20th century Bengal.

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LOOTERA (2013)

Inspired by O. Henry's The Last Leaf, this poignant love story set in 1950s Bengal is about sacrifice, love, and the power of hope.

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AISHA (2010)

A modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma, this film transposes the classic story to Delhi's high society, focusing on matchmaking, love, and self-discovery.

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OMKARA (2006)

An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello, this film explores themes of jealousy, love, and betrayal, set against the politically charged backdrop of rural Uttar Pradesh.

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