Whoever is reading this review should first be made aware that I’ve read another Indian scribe who wrote in the English language, R.K. I’ve been aware of Bhagat ever since the movie 3 Idiots was released in 2009-as its script is based on Bhagat’s 2004 venture Five Point Someone-and following the international success of that movie, it came as no surprise that his other books were also cinematically adapted later on by Bollywood. Peru: At least 27 workers killed in gold mine fireĪ short circuit caused the fire, which broke out Saturday in a tunnel inside the La Esperanza mine in the Arequipa region, police said.When I used to discuss literature with my university classmates, the name Chetan Bhagat and his novel 2 States always seemed to pop up during our frequent conversations. The bigger the audience I have, the more likely they are to read my non-fiction columns on national issues or be interested in my views.' In times when remakes and sequels are swarming the Bollywood scenario, Bhagat is among the few new-age authors whose books have been constantly picked by filmmakers for the big screen.īhagat, in a recent interview, said: 'I like to reach more Indians, and movies help me do so. Nevertheless, following the success of 'Kai Po Che!' last year, it was only natural for viewers and readers to have high expectations from the Abhishek Varman-directed '2 States'. Two managed to paint a successful box office story - '3 idiots' (based on 'Five Point Someone') and 'Kai Po Che!' (based on 'The 3 Mistakes Of My Life'), while 'Hello', inspired by his 'One Night the Call Center' did not get a great reception. '2 States' is the fourth out of his five works to get a film version. No wonder then that Bhagat's waltz with Bollywood seems to be just getting better with every novel that's turned into a movie. He has an incredible ability to communicate, especially with the youth.'

All aspects just so correct - writing, directing, music and performances.'Īctor Vivek Oberoi tweeted: 'In my opinion Chetan Bhagat is by far the most successful contemporary Indian writer of our times! His individual fan following is epic. Whether 16 or 60, people of different sensibilities, generations and ideas are flocking to the theatres to watch the movie, about two states, different cultures and families and one love story.Ĭommenting on the movie, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has said: ' '2 States'.I like. While Alia had read it before it was getting made into a film and found it to be 'beautiful', Arjun has said that the bestseller occupies a space on his late mother Mona Shourie Kapoor's bookshelf till date.

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