Date of Birth: April 22, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Chetan Bhagat is a prominent Indian author, columnist, and screenwriter, widely recognized for his impactful contributions to contemporary Indian literature. Born in New Delhi, India, Bhagat rose to fame with his debut novel “Five Point Someone,” published in 2004. This book, along with his subsequent works, has been credited with bringing a new wave in Indian writing in English, making literature accessible to the average Indian reader. His novels often explore themes of love, friendship, and societal issues, resonating deeply with young Indians. Bhagat graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and later pursued an MBA at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as an investment banker in Hong Kong. His career pivoted after the success of his books, which were not only bestsellers but also adapted into successful Bollywood films. In addition to his novels, Bhagat is a well-known columnist and motivational speaker, addressing topics related to youth, career, and national development.
5 Interesting Facts about Chetan Bhagat
1. Chetan Bhagat’s first three novels—”Five Point Someone,” “One Night @ the Call Center,” and “The 3 Mistakes of My Life”—were adapted into Bollywood movies.
2. He was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2010.
3. Bhagat’s novel “2 States: The Story of My Marriage” is based on his own life story, detailing his intercultural marriage.
4. He has written several opinion columns for major Indian newspapers like The Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar.
5. Bhagat has received several awards, including the Society Young Achiever’s Award and the Publisher’s Recognition Award.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Chetan Bhagat
1. “Don’t just have career or academic goals. Set goals to give you a balanced, successful life.”
2. “Life is not to be taken seriously, as we are really temporary here. We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity.”
3. “It’s not about the language, it’s about the story. If a story is good, it will work in any language.”
4. “The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have goals and those who don’t.”
5. “You can have a very fulfilling life if you can figure out how to balance your professional and personal life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Chetan Bhagat’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $50 million.
Children
Chetan Bhagat is married to Anusha Suryanarayan, whom he met at IIM Ahmedabad. The couple has twin sons, Shyam and Ishaan.
Relevant Links
1. [Chetan Bhagat’s Official Website](https://www.chetanbhagat.com
2. [Chetan Bhagat’s IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3290805/
3. [Chetan Bhagat’s Goodreads Profile](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/102533.Chetan_Bhagat
4. [Chetan Bhagat on Twitter](https://twitter.com/chetan_bhagat
