The 10 most romantic novels by Indian authors
It is a mixed bag of Romantic novels by Indian authors. Some are old, some comparatively new. Some in Hindi, some in English, one in Gujarati, and one in Bangla (I read translations though.)
Everybody knows about Devdas and Sarswatichadra.
These books are from every corner of the country (North, South, East, West, and one NRI too). They are given in no particular order and each one is a gem.
Some are more than just romance novel and touches upon deeper meaning and questions of life.
1-Devdas
Most tragic romantic Indian hero. Devdas has not remained a proper noun now. It has become a common noun for every tragic lover in India.
2-Asadh ka Ek din
THE LOVE STORY of Kalidas and Mallika is tragic, yet Mallika won my heart with her innocent and unflinching love.
3-The GUIDE
Raju's guide did everything for the love of Rosie. However, it did not work out and he ended up in jail. Will he get redemption?
4-A suitable boy
The search for bride and bridegroom in India. Hilarious and detailed.
5-Gunaho ka devta
It is a love triangle? Or is it quadrilateral? Is Chander another Devdas? Read to find out. Chander and Sudha are terrific.
6-The god of small things
This is about two fraternal twins and the love story of their mother. The perfect book for a rainy day. Language is mellifluous.
7-Sooraj ka satvan Ghoda
Manik Mulla is both a character and narrator of the story like Ved Vyas. He gets 3 chances at love. Will he find true love? Read and find.
8-Gaban
Very few books show the love story of husband and wife. It is the love story of Ramnath and his wife Jalpa. Premchand is terrific as always.
9-Saraswati Chandra
It is a classic gem of Gujarati literature. The love of Sarswatichadra and Kumud is epic.
P. S.
Interesting trivia
Movies are made on almost all these books. In some cases, like Devdas multiple movies are made. In some movies and TV series, both are made like Saraswati Chandra.
Rajnigandha of Amol Palekar, Vidya Sinha is based on Yehi Sach by mannu Bhandari.
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