Books and Movies in India

May 16, 2026, 08:31
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Introduction

Some Indian movie makers are using books to make new films. Also, actor Salman Khan talks about his work.

Main Body

Apoorva Lakhia is making a movie about soldiers. He changed the story and filmed some parts again. Vivek Agnihotri is making another movie from a book. Nikkhil Advani is making a show about people who fought the British in the past. Amish Tripathi wrote the Shiva books. Some people say Ranveer Singh will be in the movie. Amish says this is not true. He still owns the books. Salman Khan says he does not read full scripts. He only looks at the main idea of the story. He also says he borrows his expensive watches.

Conclusion

India makes many movies from books. Famous actors like Salman Khan have their own ways of working.

Learning

🧩 The 'Doing' Words

In the text, we see words that describe things happening right now or as a current project.

The Pattern: am/is/are + verb + ing

Examples from the story:

  • Apoorva Lakhia is making a movie.
  • Vivek Agnihotri is making another movie.

How to use it: Use this when you talk about a project you haven't finished yet.

I am learning English →\rightarrow (You are in the process of learning).

⚡ Simple Action Words

When things are general facts or habits, we use simple words without the 'ing'.

The Pattern: Person →\rightarrow Action

Examples from the story:

  • Amish Tripathi wrote the books. (Past action)
  • Salman Khan borrows watches. (Habit/Fact)

Quick Guide:

  • Is making = Now/Process
  • Wrote/Borrows = Fact/Completed

Vocabulary Learning

book (n.)
a set of written pages bound together
Example:She read a book about history.
movie (n.)
a film shown in a cinema
Example:They watched a movie last night.
story (n.)
a narrative about events
Example:The story of the hero was inspiring.
film (n.)
a motion picture
Example:The film was very popular.
actor (n.)
a person who performs in movies
Example:The actor gave a great performance.
make (v.)
to create or produce
Example:He will make a new film.
new (adj.)
recently created or not old
Example:She bought a new book.
part (n.)
a piece of something
Example:He filmed a part of the scene.
again (adv.)
once more
Example:They filmed the scene again.
show (n.)
a television program
Example:The show will air tomorrow.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people watched the movie.
fight (v.)
to struggle with someone
Example:They fought the British soldiers.
past (n.)
time before now
Example:They remember the past.
write (v.)
to produce text
Example:He writes books.
read (v.)
to look at written words
Example:She reads a book every day.