My wife Anusha was so cute that many guys in campus wanted to try their luck with her: Chetan BhagatHow does one introduce an author whose literary works are read by virtually everyone in small towns and metropolitan cities in India? Chetan Bhagat. Yes, the best-selling author needs no introduction, courtesy his works that not only leave an indelible impact on the mind but also touch the heart. An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Chetan Bhagat speaks exclusively to IBNLive about how his personal life suffers because of professional commitments, the relationship he shared with his father and the tips he’d like to share with all those having a tough time winning parents’ consent for their marriage. Excerpts from an interview.
Since’2 States: The Story of My Marriage’ is partially based on your personal life, were you a bit anxious when the makers of’2 States’ approached you with the idea to turn your book into a film? Presenting one’s personal life on the big screen can be embarrassing.
Well, I had fictionalized the story in the book itself, and made it Krish and Ananya’s story. The book had come out already, and people had liked the story and it had largely left my own personal life unaffected. Hence, I thought I could take a chance with the movie. Of course, it is quite something to see a rendition on large screen and it hit me only when I saw the promos.
How easy or difficult was it for your wife Anusha Surya Narayanan to fall for you?
Ha ha, how can I answer that question? She can answer it better but she was cute looking and so many guys in campus wanted to try their luck with her. But then, some guys do work their charm better.
Did you propose to Anusha Surya Narayanan in the typical filmy way?
Nothing I do is typical. That is what she likes about me. You will see it in the movie as well.