Omkara (2006)

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Othello, this crime drama set in Uttar Pradesh brilliantly captures love, jealousy, and betrayal.

Haider (2014)

Vishal Bhardwaj’s Haider reimagines Shakespeare’s Hamlet against the backdrop of Kashmir’s conflict.

Maqbool (2003)

Another Vishal Bhardwaj gem, Maqbool is based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth and explores greed and ambition in Mumbai’s underworld.

Fitoor (2016)

An Indian take on Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, Fitoor tells a tale of love, heartbreak, and destiny.

Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)

This Tamil film is inspired by Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, blending romance and family drama beautifully.

The Country of Blind (2003)

Adapted from H.G. Wells’ The Country of the Blind, the film explores human will and survival in a unique way.

Saawariya (2007)

Inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky’s White Nights, this Sanjay Leela Bhansali film is a dreamy tale of love and longing.

Aisha (2010)

Based on Jane Austen’s Emma, Aisha is a stylish rom-com starring Sonam Kapoor in a modern Delhi setting.

Monica, O My Darling (2022)

This dark comedy thriller is adapted from Keigo Higashino’s Japanese novel Burutasu no Shinzou.