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Top 10 Indian Films That Are Based on Books

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Visual representation of what we read leaves a stronger impact in our minds and makes it more entertaining. Here are  top 10 Indian films that are based on books.

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    idiots/5 point someone-

    idiots/5 point someone-

    Rajkumar Hirani's 3 idiots realized in 2009 is an adaptation of Chetan bhagat's 5 point someone. Where friendship,  college life, comedy romance, and drama are beautifully shown in the form of 3 leading characters Ranjo, Raju and Farhan played by Amir Khan, Sarman Joshi, and R Madhavan respectively.

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    Dil Bechara/ The fault in our stars.

    Dil Bechara/ The fault in our stars.

    The upcoming Sushant Singh Rajput's film Dil Bechara has been inspired by John Green's novel The Fault in our stars, where a beautiful love story between two cancer patients is shown. Love knows no bound and can survive beyond death, this movie proves the immortality of love in true sense.

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    Kai Po Che/ 3 mistakes of my life

    Kai Po Che/ 3 mistakes of my life

    The story of friendship, struggle, and attempt of fixing things in life kai po che has an essence of originality in it. This 2013 film is inspired by Chetan bhagat's novel 3 Mistakes of my life and the bond between the three friends Ishan, Amit, and Govind are beautifully played by Sushant Singh Rajput, omi and Rajkumar Rao made the story more lively.

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    Hello/one night at the call center 

    Hello/one night at the call center 

    Hello, starring Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Sarman Joshi, Amrita Arora, and few more was an adaptation of Chetan bhagat's book One Night at the call center. This 2008 film shows the life of a bunch of employees working at a call center and dealing with the monotony and endless phone calls, but back in their mind they hope and pray for something big. This unique concept of  Hello was loved by all.

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    Devdas/Devdas

    Devdas/Devdas

    Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's iconic novel Devdas was made into a film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the year 2002. The story revolves around childhood unaccomplished love, selflessness, struggles, and emotional turmoils of Devdas,  Paro, and Chandramukhi played by Shahrukh Khan, Aishwariya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit. This trio made the film a huge success and gave the story a new tangent.

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    Kabuliwala/Kabuliwala 

    Kabuliwala/Kabuliwala 

    1961 film Kabuliwala is an adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's Novel Kabuliwala. The story of a bond and friendship between little Mini and the Afghani Dry fruit seller along with a twist in the tale at the end was beautifully shown in Hemen Gupta's film Kabuliwala.

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    Charulata/Nastanirh

    Charulata/Nastanirh

    In 1964 Charulata was released under the direction of Satyajit Ray. This film is an adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's Nastanirh.  The story of a lonely housewife played by Madhabi Mukherjee was loved by all.

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    Haider/Hamlet

    Haider/Hamlet

    The 2014 Vishal Bharadwaj film Haider starring Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, KK Menon, and Shraddha Kapoor is an adaption of Hamlet by William Shakespeare.

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    Saat khoon Maaf/Susanna's seven husband

    Saat khoon Maaf/Susanna's seven husband

    The 2011 thriller Saat Khoon Maaf by Vishal Bhardwaj revolves around the mysterious death of Susanna's seven husbands featuring Priyanka Chopra is an adaption of Ruskin Bond's classic novel Susanna's seven husbands.

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    states/ 2 states

    states/ 2 states

    In 2014 Chetan Bhagat's  2 states were made into a film by Abhishek Verma, casting Alia Bhat and Arjun Kapoor, their boundless bond was beautifully shown in the film.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the ranking determined for the Top 10 Indian Films That Are Based on Books?
The rankings are based on votes and ratings from the Topcount community. Users can upvote their favorite adaptations, and the list updates dynamically based on overall engagement and popularity.
Are all the films on this list directly adapted from novels?
Yes, each film on the list is officially based on a published literary work, including novels and novellas by Indian and international authors. For example, "3 Idiots" is inspired by Chetan Bhagat’s "Five Point Someone," and "Haider" is adapted from Shakespeare’s "Hamlet."
Which genres are represented in these book-to-film adaptations?
The list includes a wide range of genres such as romance, drama, tragedy, and social commentary. Films like "Devdas" and "Kabuliwala" are classic dramas, while "Hello" and "Kai Po Che" explore contemporary themes and relationships.
Are international books included in this list of Indian film adaptations?
Yes, some films are based on internationally acclaimed books. For instance, "Dil Bechara" is adapted from John Green’s "The Fault in Our Stars," and "Haider" draws from William Shakespeare’s "Hamlet."

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