In mid-2003, in a bar called The Bull and The Bear, in the financial district of Hongkong, Chetan Bhagat stared at the three tequila shots he’d ordered. He was miserable, messed up.
It wasn’t supposed to be this way.
...Call Center took off, and Bhagat was now a star. That was when, he says, “the hate started.”
(This story appears in the 08 January, 2010 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)
need the magazin page number of this article -The Teller of Stories by Peiter Griffin
on Nov 13, 2012Chetan's creations are awesome and i need not to mention it . But for me his best book will always be 5pointsomeone
on Dec 23, 2009Great Writer. Check out www.ucsdakdphi,org for the review of his latest book - 2 States.
on Dec 23, 2009Loved fivepointsomeone so damn much that I am still in its hangover. I read the book some four years back and now though none of the other books of yours captivated me like the earlier one, i still look forward to new ones. Anyway, after reading all your books i find only 5pointsomeone close to my heart but nevertheless your writings amuse me and inspire me more than ever. Chetan, you have carved a new path and have shown light to the people who dare to think and go beyond inspite of their shortcomings and incapabilities .<br /> Today, you are one of the most celebrated writers in India and easily a youth icon..all because you thought and you did. <br /> Kudos !
on Dec 23, 2009Well written duude ,, check if chetan has an apprentice slot free, may be you can give him VFM :) and yeah waiting for the next one,, more than that, the long awaited 3 idiots
on Dec 23, 2009I like to read Chetan's books. The way he presents the young life and thoughts are awesome. I believe going forward he will be the most achieved English writer in India.<br /> <br /> Keep Rockin Chetan...
on Dec 23, 2009I just love the way he does things. He just listens to his heart huh!!! His books are written in very simple English. They have all the Flavours which a common man dreams of, may be that is the thing which people like in his books. His latest 2-States is a simple one track story with some touching moments. I just loved it:) Cheers Mr Bhagat looking forward for more Good books from you.
on Dec 23, 2009Love you Chetan and we are more than the 'hate you's!
on Dec 23, 2009I love this writer's approach to writing...the beautiful and cheerful way of story telling. I have read all his books and almost become a fan of his. His truthfulness comes out clearly in his writing. I love his candidness and modesty.
on Dec 23, 2009Lovely article.. recently read another article by Chetan Bhagat here.. its was awesome and completely blow me away... http://coolemails.wordpress.com/2008/08/26/keep-the-spark-alive-by-chetan-bhagat
on Dec 23, 2009always been a huge admirer of chetan bhagat. Have tried to read all his interviews and article since 2005. This one is among the best written on him. <br /> He is one of my idol. a person whom i truly admire. Someone i wud like to be like. <br /> i have no qualms in saying that he taught me how to read and thru his books i have made read another 50 people. <br /> pls continue ur good work. pls bring the change.
on Dec 23, 2009Wouldn’t politics be a natural next step? He considers this. “It would be frustrating. Too much sucking up needed. I want action.” Pause. “But maybe ten years later.” Pause. “Maybe five.” - i hope it was a joke ;)
on Dec 23, 2009I have read, 5 point someone
on Dec 23, 2009I love this interview.. not just because Chetan is my favorite author... Beyond that.... His life.. Inspirational... Chetan, I liked one particular thing very much... "Negativity brings me down so I chose to please people who love me".This is a perfect lesson for a pessimist like me .. I'll never give chance to people to call me a pessimist.. I am an optimist :) Loved your interview.. THUMBS UP :)
on Dec 23, 2009Now Chetan should write a complete autobiography. I am An ardent fan of him.....he is awesome and books are something with which lot of indian youth connect themselves....cheers Chetan...
on Dec 23, 2009amazing post every human has a story, even the storytellers :) looking forward to the tweeterview :)
on Dec 23, 2009