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Movies Based on Books: Today we have brought you a list of 5 such films, which are based on books. You also see the list and if you have not seen these films yet, then take time out for them.
23 July, 2025
Movies Based on Books: Indian cinema and literature have an old relationship. This is the reason that many times the stories of books are shown amazing on the screen. Such films beautifully present emotions, conspiracy and drama. These films not only cherish the story of the book, but also give it a new look. By the way, not only Hindi but also in the South Film Industry, many best films have been made on the novels. In such a situation, today you will tell you about those 5 best Indian films which are inspired by books.
Makbool
The film Maqbool on William Shakespeare’s Nowal The Tragedy of Macbeth was released in 2003. This classic film by Vishal Bhardwaj stars Amazing actors like Irfan Khan, Tabu, Pankaj Kapoor, Om Puri and Naseeruddin Siddiqui. Gulzar’s poetry gave deeper this film.
Haider
Shahid Kapoor’s Haider was released in 2014. This film is also based on William Shakespeare’s book Hamlet. Like Maqbool, this film has also been directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Apart from Shahid Kapoor, the film also stars Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu and KK Menon in the lead roles.
Omkara
The 2006 hit film Omkara is also Othello based on William Shakespeare’s play. It has artists like Saif Ali Khan, Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vivek Oberoi and Konkona Sen Sharma. Saif Ali Khan also had the Filmfare Award for the role of his lame Tyagi in this film. The songs and dialogues of the film are still a hit.
Robber
Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh starrer film Lootera is also part of this list. This film released in the year 2013, O. Henry’s book is based on The Last Leaf. This is a slow but beautiful love story. Ranjit Tiwari’s direction and Amit Trivedi’s music makes this film more special. If you have not seen this film till now, then definitely watch as soon as you get time.
Cage
Urmita Matondkar and Manoj Bajpayee’s film Pinjar Amrita Pritam is based on the same name. The film also stars Sandali Sinha, Sanjay Suri, Isha Kopikar and Priyanshu Chatterjee. The story of the film is on partition and kidnapping of a girl. It can be said that it is one of the best and emotional films of Hindi cinema.
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