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Do you have any experience with book-to-film adaptations? Web series adaptations, however, have a clear edge. Web series can go into greater detail, but films can only briefly summarize a book. For individuals who would rather not read the book but still want to experience its depth, this is very advantageous. Here, you may enjoy and immerse yourself in the world of the original stories by watching a variety of Indian web series on OTT that are based on novels. These series range in genre from romantic comedies to political dramas.
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Here is a list of OTT web shows based on Indian novels:
Mismatched
‘When Dimple Met Rishi’ by Sandhya Menon served as the inspiration for the romantic comedy ‘Mismatched. After two seasons, the mismatched audience is eagerly anticipating season 3. The series, which was directed by Akarsh Khurana and Nipun Dharmadhikari, was endearing, attractive, and romantic. The series’ primary protagonists are played by Prajakta Koli and Rohit Saraf. Families set up two youngsters who go through the ups and downs of establishing their relationship. You are losing out on a lot of fun if you haven’t seen it up until this point.
OTT platform: Netflix
Leila
Adapted from Prayaag Akbar’s futuristic novel of the same name, Leila is a web series. It centres on Shalini, a mother who is frantically looking for her lost daughter in a civilization that is not too distant in the future. Shalini navigates through dark secrets, self-sacrifices, and encounters with a cult-like group as she sets out on a perilous quest to reconnect with her daughter in a totalitarian society that divides people based on religion and caste. Huma Qureshi, Rahul Khanna, Siddharth, Seema Biswas, and Sanjay Suri are among the notable actors who appear in the Deepa Mehta-directed series.