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.

Celebrated British author Frederick Forsyth passed away on June 9. While he is most popularly known for 'The Day of the Jackal', Forsyth was a person of many talents, and here are some unique facts you need to know about him