#WorldBookDay: Classic Novels We Want To See On The Big Screen

How do you pay homage to your favourite books? By reading and re-reading them. But what if we told you that some of us love to see our favourite novels on the screen, with more drama added to it and a lot of other fun elements thrown in?

And today being the World Book Day, why not take a look at some classic novels that we would love to see adapted for the celluloid...here's our pick:

Thousand Splendid Suns:
One of the most powerful novels written about the lives of underprivileged women in the Afghan, Thousand Splendid Suns is coming out in theatres this year. At least that's what the rumour mills have been saying. What happens when two women and their lives are interconnected by a stroke of fate? Would they empower each other or vanish amid the cruelties of their society? Now, that's something we would love to watch on the big screen, isn't it?

The Fountainhead:
Even though Hollywood has already made their version of Ayn Rand's Classic philosophical book, we are still waiting for a Bollywood version that would punch us in the guts with its hard-hitting plot!

The White Tiger:
In his debut novel, Arvind Adiga spins a giddying tale of caste, class, murder and deceit in a beautiful way. It would make for a fun watch as we love such stories. Who do you think should play the protagonist? Hmm.

Ruskin Bond novels:
Who hasn't grown up reading Ruskin Bond's delightful novels? We are sure that when his classics are made into films they would have more impact. Rusty and his adventures is something we definitely want to see soon!

The Importance of Being Ernest:
Nobody can match Wilde's wit and humour. He was a genius who mocked everything, while appreciating them too! Sounds confusing? Well, that's how Oscar Wilde was. His epic play should be made into a movie as the themes are relevant even today as comedy of errors never fail to entertain us.

The Secret Seven series:
Young sleuths on the prowl, solving crimes and eating delicious picnics were an integral part of our childhood. There's no way we are leaving this out of the list as we want Enid Blyton's wacky characters to make an appearance on the big screen. Or on the small screen in episodics...wow!

A Time to Kill:
If racy courtroom drama is your cup of tea, this John Grisham best seller should be right on top of your list! Imagine watching the racially significant novel on the big screen, amid a classy jury hearing! We are already salvaging at the thought. You?

The Trumpet-Major:
While many associate Thomas Hardy with his most famous novel Far From The Madding Crowd, it's this classic that gets our heart racing fast. Set against the time of wars, it's a beautiful story of a pretty girl, pursued by three suitors. Despite Hardy's love for tragedy, this book stands apart for its lustrous plot and refreshing ending.

The Good Earth:
If you want a glimpse at the Chinese, read this novel. Or better still, wait for somebody to make a desi version of it. Pearl S Buck might have been American, but she wrote about the Chinese, and wonderfully too. We wish to go back to the simpler times in which the book is based. Don't you wish that too?

The Catcher in the Rye:
Despite being a controversial novel of its times, J D Salinger's greatest work remains a staunch favourite of literary nuts. It would make for a great TV series than a movie as there are many elements the book caters too, and we don't want to miss out on them. Do we?

Which one of your favourite novel would you want to see on the screens? Shout out your choice in the comment box below.