Advertisement

Updated March 22nd, 2020 at 12:39 IST

Kahiin to Hoga & other Hindi TV series that were based on popular novels

Daily soaps like Kahiin to Hoga, Kumkum Baghya & more such TV series are actually based on novels. Check out all the details about these TV serials

Reported by: Akanksha Ghotkar
Kahiin to hoga
| Image:self
Advertisement

Nowadays series have taken over the movie's box-office.  A few interesting TV series like American sitcom Friends or Indian TV series like Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah have had a successful run for years, owning to the audience demand. A key factor contributing to such TV' shows' success is their engaging storyline. But did you know that a few popular shows had their plots inspired by popular books? Here's a list-

Also Read: 'Stargirl' To Shine In Her Own Solo TV Series; All You Need To Know

TV serial in India that are based on books

Kahiin to Hoga

The plot of the series revolved around the five sisters with middle-class values. The eldest sister Kashish falls for a rich industrialist named Sujal who later becomes responsible for ruining her life. The serial cast was Aamna Sharif, Rajeev Khandelwal, Rohit Bakshi. The story was reportedly based on the book Pride and Prejudice. 

Also Read: 'The Flash' TV Series' Villains Ranked From Worst To Best; Savitar, Cicada And More

Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi

The popular daily soap Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi takes inspiration from Emily Bronte’s classic Wuthering Heights. But later after Ranveer returns as a rich man with a vengeance, the story diverts from the novel.

Kumkum Bhagya

Ekta Kapoor's creation Kumkum Bhagya is the story that is reportedly based on Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The story is about the two odd people who were destined to be together against all odds. The series cast stars Sriti Jha, Shabbir Ahluwalia, and Vin Rana.

Also Read: Author Roth Weighed In On ‘Plot Against America’ TV Series

Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne

The 1990’s comedy genre Tv series that aired on Doordarshan was inspired by The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, a short story by James Thurber published in 1939. The story is about a person who has a struggling life for his dreams where he settles the score with everyone else and then fulfils his secret dreams.

Kismat

Based on Jeffery Archer‘s bestselling 1979 novel Kane And Abel, Kismat premiered on 14 February 2011. The show did justice by sticking to the story in the book and not diverting into their own entity like other daily soaps. The plot was about the two men who were born in two different worlds and the only common thing between them was their birth date i.e. August 15th, 1947.

Also Read: 'The Flash' Movie Is Based On Flashpoint, Confirms Andy Muschietti

Advertisement

Published March 22nd, 2020 at 12:39 IST

Your Voice. Now Direct.

Send us your views, we’ll publish them. This section is moderated.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending Quicks

Icra forecasts steady 10% growth in non-ferrous metal demand
a few seconds ago
Pooja Vastrekar
4 minutes ago
Congress Press Conference
15 minutes ago
Crew posters
20 minutes ago
Big Communication Gap Within the Congress: Sanjay Nirupam Targets Party Leadership | EXCLUSIVE
21 minutes ago
VST Tillers Tractors
22 minutes ago
High-net-worth women show a nuanced approach to wealth with interest in alternative investments and cautious risk tolerance.
22 minutes ago
Shreyas Iyer
27 minutes ago
France has approached 46 countries for the possible provision of over 2,000 police officers and several military personnel.
41 minutes ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Whatsapp logo