Devdas (2002): Based on Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel, Shah Rukh Khan's tragic love tale is opulent, emotional, and heart-wrenching.
Umrao Jaan (1981): Adapted from Mirza Hadi Ruswa's Umrao Jaan Ada, Rekha's portrayal of a courtesan is timeless and evocative.
Parineeta (2005): Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's work comes alive in this tale of love, misunderstandings, and societal pressures, set in Kolkata.
Maqbool (2003): Vishal Bhardwaj transforms Shakespeare's Macbeth into Mumbai's underworld drama, with Pankaj Kapur's powerful performance stealing the show.
Haider (2014): Another of Bhardwaj's Shakespeare adaptations, Hamlet gets a modern retelling amid Kashmir's political turmoil.
Omkara (2006): Shakespeare's Othello finds roots in Uttar Pradesh's political landscape, with Saif Ali Khan's Iago-inspired Langda Tyagi shining.
Angoor (1982): Gulzar's delightful comedy, inspired by Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, features mistaken identities and hilarious escapades.
Guide (1965): Based on R.K. Narayan's novel, Dev Anand's journey from a tour guide to a spiritual leader is cinematic gold.