Valentines Day: Must-Watch Real-Life Love Stories from Heer-Ranjha to Romeo-Juliet
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Valentines Day: Must-Watch Real-Life Love Stories from Heer-Ranjha to Romeo-Juliet

  • Explore immortal folk tales of love like Heer-Ranjha, Laila-Majnu, Sohni-Mahiwal, and Romeo-Juliet.
  • Bollywood adaptations brought these classic love stories to the silver screen, showcasing their enduring appeal.
  • Heer-Ranjha: A Punjabi tale of love defying societal norms, immortalized by Waris Shah and adapted in 1970 and 1992 films.
  • Laila-Majnu: Persian folklore of obsessive love, depicted in 1976 and Imtiaz Ali's 2018 film.
  • Sohni-Mahiwal: A tragic story of love and sacrifice, with Sohni swimming across a river, adapted in 1955 and 1984.

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