There’s a famous Hindi saying: “Kutte ne mujhe romantic fiction dikha diya.” Okay, maybe it’s not famous. I just made it up. But if you’ve ever felt like life threw you a curveball so weird that only a dog could be the messenger—then you’ll understand.

For those looking to dive deeper into this genre, various platforms offer a mix of classic and modern takes:

If you only have time for five stories, read these. They are available in English and often translated into Hindi.

The hero/heroine catches their spouse cheating with their best friend. They are left with nothing—like a stray dog on the street.