Turning Pages, Winning Hearts: Bollywood’s 2025 Love Affair with Literary Legends

Bollywood's infatuation with literary fiction continues strong in 2025 as adaptations, sequels, and television serials introduce the wonder of novels like Devdas and Parineeta to the next generation.

 

Key Highlights

 

Devdas 2 Announced

Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Madhuri Dixit are back in the eagerly anticipated sequel, "Devdas 2," to hit the screens in style in 2025. The trailer suggests that Devdas is in for an even darker, more tormented ride as love, regret, and longing come crashing together again in the style of Sanjay Leela Bhansali. There is buzz among fans about whether Devdas will finally be redeemed or delve deeper into heartbreak.

 

Parineeta TV Serial Captivates Viewers

The popular serial of Lalita and Shekhar from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's timeless novel is winning hearts once again with the "Parineeta" TV serial broadcasting its 235th episode. The recent episodes, which were streamed on July 7, 2025, promise more romance and drama, keeping viewers stuck to their television sets.

 

New Adaptations on the Horizon Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, a tear-jerking romance drama from Ruskin Bond's "The Eyes Have It," is all set to release on July 11, 2025. The movie takes a cue from other blockbuster releases like "2 States" and "The Guide" to continue Bollywood's legacy of adapting literary romance onto the big screen.

 

Legacy of Literary Love

 

Classic movies like "Devdas" (2002) and "Parineeta" (2005) are still cultural symbols, loved for their emotional and visual appeal. Contemporary retrospectives and interviews show what went on behind the scenes, for instance, Aishwarya Rai's iconic saree in the climax of Devdas, created overnight to perfection on screen. 

 

Source: India Today, Times Now News, Hindustan Times, Zee5, YouTube, Bollywood Hungama.