May 5, 2025
We know plenty of movies that were inspired by books. From ‘Haider’ to ‘Harry Potter’, these movies got their inspirations from books written years ago. But here we mention 10 Bollywood movies that would work great as books, with lengthy backgrounds and probable futures.
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This movie is not just a Bollywood creation, it is a cult classic emotion. Filled with love, twists, turns, conspiracies, and more, this is one movie that would stand out as a book. From what the villain did underground, to a future story where he is held guilty for his acts.
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Drishyam is already a brilliant thriller on screen, but in book form, it could be even more intense. The book adaptation would have so many more inner thoughts of Vijay Salgaonkar, including how he planned his cover-ups, his fears, and would give more information about others.
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A movie about personal growth, friendship, and healing, if converted to a book, it would be the new classic in self-help books. Be it the character’s backstory, their struggles, and what the trip to Spain meant to them emotionally, the book would explain it all.
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Another beautiful movie that would be amazing as a book is ‘Barfi!’. And if turned into a book, the amount of insight we would get into the characters’ backstories and future plans would be enough to keep us happy for months.
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A book that is enough to make a grown human cry, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ would be one of the most emotional but uplifting stories in a book too. Be it talking about Ishaan’s thoughts, to the change he felt when Nikumbh sir came into his life, the book could do it all.
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Rani’s solo trip and transformation were a journey of self-love and inspiration, and after being abandoned by her fiance, the glow up she has was awe worthy. And in a book, one could know so much more about her fears, her culture shocks, the way to confidence, and more.
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Vidya Balan’s acting as Vidya Bagchi was phenomenal to say the least, and if a book series was made on her story, it would sell out and spread like wildfire. The twist at the end could be built up with even more clues, and would keep people hooked.
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Another cult classic, the timeless love story of DDLJ would become an epic novel. The book could tell us more about Simran’s inner conflict, Raj’s transformation, and the cultural expectations both faced.
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While many books would tell Milkha Singh’s story, a book dedicated to the movie and just his life would be nothing less than an inspiration. From the traumas of his childhood, to the struggles of training, and then an eventual victory, there is so much more to know.
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Gangs of Wasseypur is one of the richest and deepest movies one can ever see, and a book series about it would be a dream come true for fans. After all, who wouldn’t like to know about the lives of the females left behind, and the internal conflicts the men faced.
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