Indian TV shows bring excitement and joy to our leisure time. However, do you know some Hindi shows are adapted from famous literary works? Let's check out such Hindi TV shows that are adopted from novels-
Kumkum Bhagya: One of the most loved and longest-running serials on Indian TV, this show is based on Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility. This show airs on Zee TV.
Saraswatichandra: Based on the novel with the same title written by Govardhanram Tripathi, this show was a cinematic masterpiece with an engaging storyline and was telecasted on Starplus.
Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil: Adopted from the novel The Immigrant by Manju Kapoor, this show revolves around the life of a woman whose fiancee lives in a foreign country and they have to overcome many obstacles to get married. It was aired on Starplus.
Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi: Getting its storyline from Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, this popular show later adopted its own version, making the story more dynamic and engaging. It was telecasted on Colors.
Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls: Adopted from the bestselling novel Those Pricey Thakur Girls written by Anuja Chauhan, this show was telecasted on & TV.
Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani: Loved among young adults and teenagers, this show adopted its story from both Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith. Featuring a love story of a Vampire and a woman it was telecasted on STAR One.
Lapataganj: Aired on SAB TV, this beloved show was adapted from the novel Lapataganj written by the satirist Sharad Joshi. Set in a fictional town this show depicts the govt’s negligence of people’s basic amenities.
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein: Aired on Starplus as another popular TV series, this show was based on Manju Kapur’s novel Custody, showcasing a love story between a North Indian man and a South Indian woman.
Tumhari Paakhi: This popular serial aired on the LifeOk channel and is based on the novel Naba Bidhan by Saratchandra Chattopadhyay, featuring a childhood marriage storyline.
Byomkesh Bakshi: Featuring the Indian version of Sherlock, Byomkesh Bakshi, this show was adapted from the short stories written by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay and aired on DD National.