7 Movies Which Are Better Than Their Book Version

Jivisha Shrivastav
Feb 21, 2025

3 Idiots

3 Idiots directed by Rajkumar Hirani was an adaptation of a novel by Chetan Bhagat named "Five Point Someone". The film was a massive and deeply resonant.

Haider

Haider is an epic adaptation of Shakespeare's play "Hamlet". Hamlet is not that easy to understand, but the film makes it engaging for people to watch.

Tere Mere Sapne

Tere Mere Sapne is an adaptation of the novel The Prince and the Pauper, the film follows two men Rahul and Baalu who are totally opposite ends up being together.

The Namesake

This Mira Nair directed film "The Namesake" was originally written as a novel by the Indian American writer Jhumpa Lahiri. The film follows a married couple Ashoke and Ashima.

The Blue Umbrella

Vishal Bhardwaj directed The Blue Umbrella is an adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s novel The Blue Umbrella. The film follows an young girl "Biniya" and her quest to buy an umbrella.

7 Khoon Maaf

7 Khoon Maaf is an adaptation of Ruskin Bond's short story titled "Susanna’s Seven Husbands." The film follows Susanna who murders every one of her seven husbands.

2 States

This popular romantic drama film is adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's novel "The Story of My Marriage". The film follows two sweetheart yet troubled couples Ananya and Krish.

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