10 Popular Indian Movies You Didn’t Know Were Based On Books: Bajirao Mastani, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, 3 Idiots And More
July 2, 2024Indian Movies Inspired by Books: Many great Indian movies are based on stories originally written in books.
Guide: This movie tells the love story of a tour guide and a woman unhappy in her marriage. It’s based on the book “The Guide” by R.K. Narayan.
3 Idiots: This popular movie follows three friends on a journey to find their lost college buddy. It’s loosely connected to the book “Five Point Someone” by Chetan Bhagat.
Kai Po Che: Three friends start a sports shop and academy in this movie set during the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. It’s based on the book “The 3 Mistakes of My Life” by Chetan Bhagat.
Bajirao Mastani: This historical movie tells the story of a powerful leader in Maratha history. It’s based on the Marathi novel “Rau.”
2 States: A Punjabi man and a Tamil woman fall in love in this college romance. It’s based on the book “2 States” by Chetan Bhagat.
Lootera: Set in the 1950s, a rich woman falls for a man leading a double life. It’s based on the short story “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry.
Hum Aapke Hai Koun: A man falls for his brother’s wife’s sister in this family drama. It’s connected to the Hindi novel “Kohbar Ki Shart.”
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: A woman marries one man but loves another. It’s loosely related to the Bengali novel “Na Hanyate.”
Half Girlfriend: A man falls for a woman who won’t be his girlfriend. It’s based on the book “Half Girlfriend” by Chetan Bhagat.
The White Tiger: A poor man becomes a driver for a rich family and climbs his way to the top. It’s based on the book “The White Tiger” by Aravind Adiga.
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