From 3 Idiots To Saawariya: 6 Bollywood Movies Inspired By Books

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Anupama Jha
Jun 09, 2024

7 Khoon Maaf (2011)

"7 Khoon Maaf" is a black comedy-drama thriller directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. The movie, inspired by Ruskin Bond's short story "Susanna's Seven Husbands," stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead role, supported by seven male actors.

Aisha (2010)

"Aisha," directed by Rajshree Ojha and produced by Anil Kapoor, is a romantic comedy adaptation of Jane Austen's novel "Emma."

Kai Po Che! (2013)

Based on Chetan Bhagat's novel "The 3 Mistakes of My Life," "Kai Po Che!" is directed by Abhishek Kapoor.

Saawariya (2007)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Saawariya" is inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "White Nights."

3 Idiots (2009)

The multi-starrer film "3 Idiots" is based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller "Five Point Someone." Featuring Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R. Madhavan, and Kareena Kapoor, the movie became a massive hit.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

"Slumdog Millionaire," directed by Danny Boyle is based on Vikas Swarup's novel "Q & A." The film tells a compelling rags-to-riches story that captivated audiences worldwide, earning it numerous accolades, including eight Academy Awards.

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