These five web series are based on books.
Content is available on OTT for all types of audiences and the special thing is that to watch them, the audience neither has to wait for any time nor do they need to go out. This content is available all the time on OTT. But, do you know about those web series whose stories are based on books? If not, then let us tell you.
‘Leela’
You must have seen Netflix’s web series ‘Leela’, this web series is based on Prayag Akhtar’s book, which was published with the same name. The series shows how totalitarian rule will rule in the coming times. Actors like Huma Qureshi, Siddharth, Laisha Mange and Rahul Khanna have acted in this crime-thriller series.
‘A Suitable Boy’
The story of ‘A Suitable Boy’ revolves around a girl named Lata, who chooses her life partner from among her lovers. The series stars Ishaan Khattar, Tanya Maniktala, Tabu, Rasika Duggal and Namit Das. It was released in 2020. The series is based on the novel of the same name, written by Vikram Seth.
State of Siege: 26/11
State of Siege: 26/11 is one of the most popular series of ZEE5. Very few people know that the story of the series is based on the book ‘Black Tornado’, written by Sandeep Unnithan. The story revolves around the terrorist attack on Mumbai in the year 2008. The series stars actors like Arjan Bajwa, Vivek Dahiya, Sid Makkar, Mukul Dev, Tara Alisha and Shoaib Kabir.
The Empire
The story of Dino Morea, Drishti Dhami, Kunal Kapoor and Tornaaz starrer ‘The Empire’ is also based on a book. Yes, one of the most successful series of Disney Hotstar, The Empire is based on a novel ‘Empire of the Mughal’. Its producer is Nikhil Advani.
‘Sacred Games’
Netflix’s popular web series ‘Sacred Games’ has been one of the favorite series of the audience, which was welcomed by the audience with open arms. However, very few people know that the story of this series is based on the novel written by Vikram Chandra with the same name. The story of the book also revolves around criminal Ganesh Gaitonde and police inspector Sartaj Singh.
