Indian Fiction Books For Cinema Lovers That Are As Good As Watching A Movie

 

With diverse themes and descriptive storytelling, following Indian fiction books for cinema lovers is a journey in itself. All the books with interesting plots and good storytelling are the ideal books for cinema lovers, and these Indian authors seem to understand it very well. So hop on, and pick the ones that interest you the most:

 

1. Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh

Set in the backdrop of a village named Mano Mijra, the story is themed on the partition of 1947. While the other books about the same topic emphasized the socio-political aspects of it, Khushwant Singh explored the grief and horror experienced by the people in this literary marvel.

Publisher: Penguin India

Paperback: 192 Pages

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2. Half Torn Hearts by Novoneel Chakraborty

Life seems to be going well for Shanay Bansal, the young and successful entrepreneur engaged to Afsana Agarwal. But he received a voice note one fine day, which reveals a story to him and the choice to decide its course. What will Shanay do? Will things fall back in place?

Publisher: Penguin India

Paperback: 224 Pages

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3. The Wedding Photographer by Sakshama Puri

Working part-time as a wedding photographer, Risha Kohli boards a 17-hour long flight and gets a seat next to Arjun Khanna, the wealthy and handsome real estate tycoon. He suspects Risha as yet another journalist invading his privacy for some news article. Risha’s next assignment is Arjun’s sister’s wedding. The comical and dramatic events that unfold make it one of the must-read Indian fiction books for cinema lovers.

Publisher: Penguin Books Limited

Paperback: 256 Pages

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4. Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie

Saleem Sinai was born at the exact time of Indian independence, with telepathic powers and an extraordinary sense of smell that can detect dangers ahead of time. Saleem can connect to thousands of other children who were born in the first hour of independence. What follows is a tale of ups and downs in Saleem’s life.

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Paperback: 672 Pages

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5. The Stranger Trilogy by Novoneel Chakraborty

Ever since she came to Mumbai, Rivannah Banerjee has been receiving texts from an anonymous person. The person seems to know everything about Rivannah, but Rivannah doesn’t even know her name. Who is this person? Why is s/he so curious about Rivannah’s life? How s/he keeps track of Rivannah’s every move?

Publisher: Random House India

Paperback: 600 Pages

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6. Lallan Sweets by Srishti Chaudhary

Set in the year 1995 in the small town of Siyaka, Tara Taneja runs Ultimate Mathematics Tuition Centre. She works at “Lallan Sweets,” her grandfather Lalaji’s famous sweets shop. Things become interesting when Lalaji declares that the grandchild who manages to find Lalaji’s magic ingredient will inherit the business. Thus, Tara and her cousins have to compete against each other.

Publisher: Penguin Ebury Press

Paperback: 288 Pages

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7. Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Very well-suited for lovers of history and fiction, the book presents the epic of Mahabharat to the readers from Draupadi’s perspective. It is one of the best books for cinema lovers since it lets the reader think from a different perspective to the same story.

Publisher: Picador India

Paperback: 384 Pages

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8. What’s wrong with you, Karthik? By Siddhartha Vaidyanathan

St.George’s, the elite boys’ school of Bangalore, has been the alma-mater of many successful persons, including four state cricketers, tens of professors, an Indian captain, along with many engineers, scientists, and Chartered Accountants. Upon his admission to this school, the 12-year-old Karthik Subramaniam seeks recognition as an academic achiever.

Publisher: Picador India

Hardcover: 288 Pages

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9. Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

It is a collection of short stories by Jhumpa Lahiri. The characters of her stories can be seen trying to strike a balance between the traditions and beliefs inherited and the cultures to which they are newly exposed.

Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers India

Paperback: 208 Pages

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There are many captivating and memorable Indian fiction books for cinema lovers, with diverse themes, including superheroes, rural India, crime thrillers, romance, etc. So let the hunt begin!