Vidya Balan has established herself as one of he most versatile actresses of the generation. Be it her delicate debut in Parineeta to her fierce and bold side in The Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan`s two-decade-long film journey is a treasure trove of unapologetic choices and authentic portrayals. She chased roles with substance and turned every role into gold. With every role, she redefined the norms, defied the industry’s expectations, and changed what it means to be a leading lady in Bollywood.

One of the most popular source of inspiration for movies remain literature. A piece of poetry to a full-fledged novel can often inspire grand movies. In the west, popular cult movies like Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings and series like Game of Thrones are all adapted from books. Here`s looking at 20 Hindi movies that have been based on books