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Books Turned into Iconic Bollywood Movies

Bollywood has often drawn inspiration from books, turning many popular novels into some of the most loved movies!   

From exciting thrillers to emotional stories, these adaptations have brought beloved characters and plots to life on screen. 

Let’s look at some of the most famous books that were turned into Bollywood films.

Parineeta (2005) 
Set in 1960s Calcutta, this film starring Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, and Sanjay Dutt is based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1914 Bengali novel of the same name and was widely appreciated by audiences worldwide!

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Omkara (2006)
This crime drama, inspired by William Shakespeare’s Othello, featured a stellar cast including Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan and beautifully brought the essence of the book to life on the big screen!

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Aisha (2010)
Not many know but this Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol starrer romantic comedy that was widely loved by the audience is actually an adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1815 novel Emma! 

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2 States (2014)
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel of the same name, starring Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor, 2 States won hearts with its heartwarming storyline and incredible performances!

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Haider (2014) 
Another brilliant William Shakespeare adaptation by Vishal Bhardwaj, this film, based on the play, Hamlet, was praised not only for the gripping storyline but also for the outstanding performances by Shahid Kapoor and Tabu!

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