10 Popular Indian Movies You Didn't Know Were Based On Book

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 Based on the novel "Rau" by Nagnath S. Inamdar, this epic historical romance showcases the love story of Peshwa Bajirao and Mastani.

Bajirao Mastani 

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Inspired by the novella "Nadiya Ke Paar" by Keshav Prasad Mishra, this family drama highlights love and relationships in a traditional Indian family. 

Hum Aapke Hain Koun

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Adapted from Chetan Bhagat's novel "Five Point Someone," this film explores the life of engineering students and the education system in India. 

3 Idiots 

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Based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel of the same name, "Parineeta" is a classic tale of love, societal norms, and family dynamics. 

Parineeta 

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Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Othello," set in the Indian heartland, focuses on themes of jealousy and betrayal. – 

Omkara 

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This film, based on Chetan Bhagat's "The 3 Mistakes of My Life," narrates the story of three friends and their aspirations amidst socio-political issues. 

Kai Po Che! 

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Another Vishal Bhardwaj adaptation, this time of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," set in the Mumbai underworld, depicting ambition and moral dilemmas. 

Maqbool 

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Adapted from O. Henry's short story "The Last Leaf," "Lootera" is a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption set in 1950s Bengal. 

Lootera 

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