Romance has always been at the heart of cinema, exploring themes from passionate love and forbidden affairs to heartbreak and second chances. Many beloved novels have made the leap to the big screen, with films like Devdas, Lootera, Wuthering Heights and many others, capturing the depth, drama, and magic of their literary origins. Ahead of Valentine`s day, have a look at films that are based on romantic novels.

On February 11, 2026, Iranians gathered in Tehran to mark the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The event saw patriotic displays, portraits of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and military demonstrations, including ballistic missile vehicles amid nationwide unrest over heightened tensions with the United States and Israel. Pics/AFP