- Mumbai- 8th May - 7:00 PM
Courtyard, Near Big Bazaar,
Phoneix Mills Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai
- - Delhi - 10th May - 6:30 PM
Ambience Mall, Big Bazaar,
Ambience Mall, Near Gurgaon Border, NH-8, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Gurgaon
- - Kolkatta - 11th May - 4:30 PM
Kankurgachi Pantaloons
Pantaloon Kankurgachi, Orchid Point, 33/1A,
Upendra Chandra Banerjee Road, Kankurgachi
- - Kolkatta - 11th May - 7:00 PM
Hiland Park, Big Bazaar,
Big Bazaar Hiland Park, 6, Hiland Park 1925 Chakgaria,
Near Peerless Hospital, Em Bypass,
Kolkatta - 700094
- - Hyderabad - 17th May - 6:30 PM
Ameerpet, Big Bazaar,
Big Bazaar,-Hyderabad-Ameerpet, 8-3-949/1, Ameerpet,
Hyderabad - 5000016
- - Bangalore - 18th May - 6:30 PM
OMR, Big Bazaar,
Salapuria Nova, No.1 & 2, Varthur Road,Nagavarapalya, Old Madras Road
Bangalore - 560016
- - Ahmedabad - 24th May - 6:30 PM
Himalaya, Big Bazaar,
Big Bazaar, Himalaya Mall, Drive in Road
Near Drive in Open Theater, Gurukul,
Ahmedabad
- - Pune - 25th May - 4:00 PM
Kothrud, Big Bazaar,
Plot No. CC3 of S. No. 20/2, Adjoining City Pride Multiplex, Kothrud
Pune
P.S.: There are 2 events in kolkata on same day. Irrespective of the launch events, the book will be avaliable in bookstores across India from May 8. 2008.
All I would like to say is, if you can come, do come. It will make me very happy.
Chetan
I liked the idea of showing an excerpt & giving a bonus excerpt on a condition to refer three friends. The first excerpt was interesting enough (in fact more than ‘enough’, it was super!) for me to refer three of my friends! But why Chennai was left out in your league? Should Chennai (with its vibrant youth) should have been your default? Why boss?
And waiting eagerly for May 8th 2008 for the first copy!
All the best!
Regards
Venkatramanan
Comment by Venkatramanan — May 1, 2008 @ 5:23 pm
Will Chetan be there for these launches ?
Comment by Anony — May 1, 2008 @ 11:30 pm
Thanks for adding Delhi to your event’s list. I’ll be there for sure.
Comment by Varun — May 1, 2008 @ 11:55 pm
Yes, I will be there of course! - Chetan
Comment by Chetan Bhagat — May 2, 2008 @ 12:22 am
I’ll catch you for sure in Banglore ! Loved you first book though second was a bit of disappointment(no offense) but still waiting for the latest one.
Sapan.
Comment by Sapan — May 2, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
hi chetan,
I really loved ur both of the two books..and i m very keen to read the third one also.
The idea to refer the link to three of ur friends and read more is good but it has a shortcoming as i referred to three of my friends …but when i tried to read the next part my explorer had sm prob and i couldnt….and i m nt able to refer to more friends also…
any ways i can wait for 6 more days…
thanks,
vishal
Comment by vishal mishra — May 2, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
dude BOMBAY?
Comment by tanay — May 2, 2008 @ 5:03 pm
nt fair chetan bhaiya y u r nt comming to baroda its very near to ahmd plz do come here also n let baroda be lucky 4 having u here. this vl b unjustice to baroda if dont come.v r also waiting 4 u to come.n was going to tell u best of luck 4 ur next release bt nw i vl nt say as good luch is always with u.
Comment by Ankita Patel — May 3, 2008 @ 12:07 pm
thanks for sending me mail for this new book of yours but
i have one complaint why don’t you write a total fictional book it will be great for sure as far your brain had shown capability of imagination………..
thanx again for including me for sending a mail……….
Comment by ankush — May 3, 2008 @ 2:16 pm
Hi Chetan,
Nice to hear you are coming out with the next book. I am eager to hear more about it and of course would be spreading the word around.
However, it is disappointing that there is no launch planned for Chennai. Would love to hear more about that…
Comment by karthik narayan — May 3, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
will chetan be available at the launch?
Comment by Maninder — May 3, 2008 @ 10:55 pm
Hi Chetan,
Was thoroughly excited to see that you are releasing a new book
Read the first excerpt… As always, the way you narrated things was extremely good.
Btw, I am in US now. Will I be able to get a copy of the book here ? Pls let me know.
Wish u All the very best for this release !
Thanks,
Krishna
Comment by Krishna — May 4, 2008 @ 1:22 am
Hie..
I wanna know when will the books arrive in the City Beautiful?
I hope a smart person to know about it.
Regards
Aman
@huj
Comment by Aman — May 4, 2008 @ 3:07 am
Boy o Boy, what is a better way to start sunday morning than watching a Chetan Bhagat interview, firing up firefox & reading an excerpt which sounds like another Chetan Classic (yeah, that’s what me & my friends call your books
Can’t wait to get my hands on it, I like the fact that your English isn’t too hi-fi, I hate opening the dictionary on every 3 lines, besides your books are very economical (I guess it’s got to with the fact of Indian author vs foreign author, same as our course books)
Another good thing is that I don’t need bookmarks, 2 sittings is the max that 1 requires for your books, not that they the stories are short, they are far too engrossing (my mom wishes that I sat with the same vigour for my academic studies) but well, who in their right minds would compare a 1 Night At A Call Center to a 1 Electron In The Circuit (no, that’s not a real name, I just coined it)
Anyways, rock on sir, looking forward to Hello, I hope you give my crush Amrita Arora her first blockbuster.
All the best.
Comment by Manan — May 4, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
hi Chetan sir,,
m one of the biggest fan of 5 pt sm1…
its d mirror of engineering students’ life
Now m eager to attend next book ’s launch @ Ahmedabad…
best wishes…,
Ashish Trivedi
Comment by Ashish Trivedi — May 4, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
I’ve booked a copy of the book in advance
Too bad I won’t get to be at the launch..
Best of luck
Comment by Vasudha — May 4, 2008 @ 7:54 pm
Chetan, I am your fan. Btw…which Floyd album do you like the most?…
Comment by Tamojit — May 5, 2008 @ 11:37 am
hello !!
Five Point SomeOne is the first book which made me to sit the wohle day and read it…
I’ve not read such a wonderful book in my life…
now i’m waiting for “3 mistakes of my life..”
I just want to say only one thing.. “you are the best”.
Comment by ishii — May 5, 2008 @ 4:04 pm
U can count on me dude….as long as my dad doesn’t approve me coming
…..but 1 thing is 4 sure….i’m the biggest fan of U and ur buks….FPS rocks!!!
Comment by Chanakya — May 5, 2008 @ 4:41 pm
i had send email to rupa & co. when i came to know that ur 3rd book is going to hit the market very soon by keeping in mind that rupa & co. will be the publisher. But didnt get reply form them.
anyway, see u at ahmedabad..mr. bhagat..
& welcome to india.. hope u will be here only from now..
Comment by Nimit Shah — May 5, 2008 @ 8:13 pm
Dear Chetan,
you were the first author that me and my husband wrote to and i was maha thrilled to get ur reply too…..i really love books by indian authors coz i can connect more to them and u r one of my favourites…i surely agree with ur view that ur idea is to express and not impress because i only like books that touch my heart and urs defenitely is successful in doing that…i am presently at tvm on a vacation but i would def tell my hubby to try to make it to on the 25th at pune…i would love to get a signed copy….wishing u all the best for ur book …cant wait to grab it..one thing my husband was sure was that u would raise the prize of ur next book…i am surprised to see the same price again….to be honest i must have been one of the first few to buy ur book and the catch was the price…my husband is in the army and since we have library facilities at most stations it was just by seeing the price that i picked up ur first book and that too immediately after it cameout…so i can defenitely say u still remain very people friendly by not raising the price…i know it must have been very very difficult in these times but kudos to u and ur team…my hubby will be really surprised
Comment by mayajayan — May 5, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
Hello Chetan,
Saw article about you in Brunch and was so eager to read your books that I went especially to a market 8 kms from my house to get both your books. Finished both of them in next 2 days (ofcourse, skipped my office for both these days
)
It was refreshing to say the least. Atleast something that we Indians can associate with…i was tired of reading fiction by foreign authors.
Keep writing… and Hope to see you at Gurgaon Promotion.
Comment by Sachin — May 5, 2008 @ 8:30 pm
Hi Chetan …
I’m a great fan of you & waiting for May 8th … Hope the events for Coimbatore too will be added soon …
With Regards …
Yours Friendly Fan …
Karthik
Comment by Karthik — May 5, 2008 @ 9:14 pm
Hi Chetan !
Waiting eagerly for your third book. I really like (and appreciate) your way of writing your thoughts. It always feel to be part of our own surroundings.
I also much appreciate that you always reply (at least my) emails.
Unfortunately it will not be possible for me to attend any launch event, as I am in Dubai, still will seek opportunity to meet you sometime.
Wish you best of luck for the success of your third mistake ..oops … third book too !!!
with regards
anupam goel
Comment by anupam goel — May 5, 2008 @ 11:21 pm
hey boss
what happened? why no replies to email that I’ve sent? I like both the books and yea they were good….sure will try to catch up when u r in mum and will be one of your fans in the crowd…yea u r the only author whose books I like to read and now I am addicted to books….my colleagues are amused as they never saw me interested in reading books. That was the last thing ever to happen to me and you’ve made it a reality…well if I get a reply then yes I will let u know the story behind me getting to read your books…TC and enjoy.
Abhi!
Comment by Abhi — May 5, 2008 @ 11:53 pm
Hi chetan..
wat bout Chennai????
there is no lunch in chennai?
Comment by Jyotiprakash — May 6, 2008 @ 1:28 am
Hi Chetan,
first of all i would like to congratulate you on your new book.
Both of your earlier books have gained cult staus.And this one isnt going to be any different.
Best of luck for this book.Hope it breaks all records.Eagerly waiting for 8th May.
A fan from Baroda.
Comment by Onkar Pendharkar — May 6, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Hi Chetan
I am Very happy and excited after hearing the news of the release of ur 3rd book…
I read both ur novels, Five point some and One night @ call centre.. I Liked Five point some one a lot… It was narrated very well.. And I loved all the characters in it… I haven’t felt bored even after reading it again and again..
All my friends including me r disappointed since there is no launch in chennai
In chennai there are so many fans who were waiting eagerly for ur book release.. Please do arrange a launch in chennai also… so tat we get a chance to get a signed copy of this book from you
Thanks in advance,
Take care
Comment by Priya Pugazhanthi — May 6, 2008 @ 5:17 pm
Hi Chetan,
I really like your style of writing. Infact, I can relate myself to most of the incidents depicted in your novels. Thanks to your writing style and selection of plots that I started reading fiction again, after a long gap.
Eagerly waiting to grab a copy of your latest book.
Do keep writing.
Take Care,
Divya
Comment by Divya — May 7, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
Hi Bhagat,
will surely catch you @ Bangalore….loved the book One Night @ Call Centre. One question….any special reason, you start all you books title from some Number??
btw, i need to tell u this, you are the inspiration for me…i have started writing after reading your books….thanks for writing..Best of luck for your 3 MISTAKES :):)
Cheers….
Comment by Nitesh — May 7, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Hi,
I Big Fan of u r books.I like an excerpt .Waiting for Luanch.Keep writting
Cheers!
Amit
Comment by Amit — May 7, 2008 @ 7:56 pm
hi chetan
How are u?? and your family??
well after reading 2 books. I came across few errors which I would suggest you to plz keep in your mind and plz dont do such mistakes as it really harms your thinking and your imagination I am going to mail the errors as soon as possible.
so are you coming to Lucknow or Allahabad.
Plz visit soon.
Your Fan
Aditya
Comment by aditya singh — May 7, 2008 @ 8:42 pm
Hearty Congrats for the gr8 success.. of past two book…
thnx again to bring evolution in..novels history…
Well..
Really…as compared to last 2 its apperaing too much amazing..
Comment by Indranil Churhe — May 7, 2008 @ 11:43 pm
sorry i dint read the Ps below .
Comment by Hemanth — May 8, 2008 @ 12:43 am
all the very best.We hope you rock once again. break a leg
Comment by Hemanth — May 8, 2008 @ 12:46 am
I’ll catch you for sure in Mumbai! Loved the book One Night @ Call Centre and Five Point Someone.
Comment by Ajit Kumar — May 8, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
@ Chetan… Will you come to Hyderabad?
Comment by Sangroya — May 8, 2008 @ 5:08 pm
i have read FPS n ONACC.im w8ing for d 3rd book.here in kerala v usually dnt get certain books on release dates.it take time,will have to w8 for atleast 5 or 6 days.ur fans at kerala wuld have been happy if der was a launch somewhere here too.may b next time i hope.
all d best for d new book
Comment by Aishwarya — May 8, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
hey…its nice to know that you are launching your 3rd Book in Delhi.. Will definitely c u there.. Really looking forward to meet u… All d best for ur new book… Keep Writing!!!!
Comment by Sheetal — May 8, 2008 @ 7:46 pm
chetan u r simply superb !!!!!!!!!!!!
dude m coming to catch u in mumbai…..eagerly waiting to read the entire 3rd book.
Ur flow of writting is so amazing that we feel we are seeing, what we are reading !!!!!
Looking forward for further books from you….
With luv
Vicky….
Comment by vikas madnani — May 8, 2008 @ 8:50 pm
hi Chetan,
i have read both the books of yours. the FPS was fantastic book on IITs. but I would say it did give a very cool view of an engineer too.I am sure a lot of engineers around India connected with it too. I being an engineer, it was fun to know that the engineers in IIT also face the same problems like any engineer in a medicore college.
While I am
eagerly waiting to read your new book, ‘3 mistakes of life’ but i hope that u would someday comeout with a book about the life in IIM, and of an MBA student gving a insght about the best B-school in INDIA and the life in it.
Comment by SOUMYA — May 9, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
hi chetan…hv read FPS (full) and 1nite@cc (almost half)though ll be completing reading soon..m big fan of urs..d way of narrating a story is simply superb !!! waiting eagerly to read the 3rd one frm ur desk..
Comment by nikit shah — May 9, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
hi chetan…. m a really big fan of ur writing nd ur books…. d fact tht u r so good bt equally modest makes u a wonderful writer…. wenenver am free or gettong bored{eg in my acations..hehe} i alwayz read ur books…nd i stopped counting the no. of times i hv read them!!!! bt everytime i find a new thing wich i hd missed out earlier… eagerly waiting 4 ur next book…. will tell u d feedback soon!!!
Comment by Surashree — May 9, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
hi chetan
i am a really big fan of yours. had already read ur other 2 books. the y were the first in that style. they were such superb that i just kept on turning the pages from the first to the last. u became the NO.1 author among the contemporary indian authors because you r the best.
now i am really waiting for your next power packed fun which i anticipate, will top the charts.
I WISH U BEST OF THE LUCK AND HOPE THAT YOUR MAGIC REALLY WORK THIS TIME ALSO.
Comment by UNNIKRISHNAN R. — May 9, 2008 @ 6:16 pm
Hi Chetan,
i am a die hard fan of yours.Your previous books “Five Point Someone” and “One night at call center” were great in fact marvelous. i am waiting for your third release “3 Mistakes Of My Life ” at our city(Hyderabad).Please sign the book for me.
Keep on writing……….
Comment by Ritik Baral — May 9, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
Hi chetan,
M a gr8 fan of your writing….! Y aren you releasing the book in Chennai???? M feeling too depressed for dis… Gotta wait so many days til the book is released out here!!!!! Please do somethn on dis…
Comment by Suhail — May 10, 2008 @ 1:41 am
hi chetan, i ve read your previous books, n they were superb man. i am keenly waiting for the next book to release. keep up the good work,
Comment by prashant — May 10, 2008 @ 3:30 am
hi chetan, great work man …………keep it up
Comment by sudarshan phatak — May 10, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
Hi Chetan….
Five Point Someone was the first book that ever created in me a passion to read…
The book is really awesome…. And I had a lot many aspirations from u there after…
Though I was a bit dissappointed with ur 2nd book (dont get offenced)… but I am surely looking forward to ur this release…
Hope to see u in Hyderabad…
bye and all d best…
Keep up the gud wrk…
byee…
wid luv…
Manish
Comment by Manish — May 10, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
Hi Chetan,
5 point someone was a lovely read..Enjoyed it..ON@CC was just OK..I was disappointed to be honest..Hoping the third book will be rocking!!!
Comment by Shashank Barki — May 11, 2008 @ 2:08 am
hi chetan,
PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ add visakhapatnam to ur list plz plz plz!!!
Comment by akash — May 11, 2008 @ 3:33 am
Hi Chetan,
I was depressed when I saw the itinerary for the launch of books… I was out of Delhi when you would be launching the book… But I constantly tried to purchase your book asap… And was able to find it today… 11th of May… and I finally managed to get it from Mussoorie… The shopkeeper told this was the first copy he had… So here I begin with the novel… With loads and loads of excitement and expectations…
Comment by Harsimran Singh — May 11, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
Hi Chetan,
Visiting Ahm so late?! The city in which your book is set deserves better!
Comment by Shobhit — May 12, 2008 @ 3:05 am
Five Points someone was the first book i ever read, it was amazing…..One nite@ Call center was ok
, I’ll try my best to buy it today
They were so good that i finished them in one go
I checked my mail late so missed the launch
I am sure third book will be rocking
Cheers
Comment by Damanjeet Singh Bindra — May 12, 2008 @ 8:50 am
I’ll keep it short.I’m your fan!
Comment by Dhruvee — May 12, 2008 @ 11:56 am
Hi Chetan..
I’ve read both ur previous works..I just loved them…Infact have already bought ur 3rd book..Am already half way through and am loving it immensly…Can’t wait to know what happens in the end.. Am specially excited coz i bought the book within a couple of days of it’s launch..
All the best..
Cheers..
Comment by Lorraine — May 12, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
Hi Chetan,
It’s really nice that u r coming 4 launch @ Hyderabad on saturday, m also much excited coz I also bought ur 3rd book yesterday that only from big bazaar
Eagerly waiting 4 ur lauch on this saturday @hyd
I am sure taht ur 3rd book will be rocking…All the best
Comment by Shashank — May 12, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
Hi,
I AM TOTALY CRAZY ABOUT UR BOOKS.
IT DOES NOT TAKE MORE THAN DAY FOR ME TO FINISH THEM AS I JUST CANT PUT IT DOWN.
PLEASE TRY AND LAUNCH UR THIRD BOOK IN SHILLONG.
ANYWAY TAKE CARE AND KEEP WRITING!!
BA-BYE
Comment by Devabrata Maitra — May 13, 2008 @ 12:18 am
Hi,
well..i loved this idea…although i personally couldnt make it…eng exams going on :grrr:..but my friends made it there and they got me a copy of your book and i really want to THANK YOU for signing it..that was amazingly nice and i’ll really,truly cherish that one book for the rest of my life..am reading it right now (in between study breaks,i hate my life!) and loving every bit of it!!
you are truly a fantastic author and i absolutely adore the way your words flow!
Thanks for writing such wonderful books!
Comment by Pallavi — May 13, 2008 @ 3:15 am
Hi Chetan,
I hope you got my mail. Don’t u think that its a bit unfair to write a book on Ahmedabad, and release it in Mumbai first. I was really disappointed on knowing that you are not coming on 8th to Ahmedabad.
But glad to know from your site that you are coming on the 24th. I have already bought & read the book. But i will be greatful to you if you sign the copy for me.
I will come in Himalaya mall Ahmedabad. Waiting for you. Please reply me on sk.86@rediffmail.com
Comment by Sagar Shah — May 13, 2008 @ 12:49 pm
Hi Chetan,
Why is there no planned launch in Chennai? You have a greater fan following here in Chennai also. Please do come for a launch in Chennai
Comment by Deepak — May 13, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
Hello Chetan,
I read the third book and found in similar flow to the previous 2. Are you planning to write the next book also into the same predictable flow or would you prefer to change the writing style?
The flow is simple and nice for everyone but we would want you to write something more indepth more about yourself or life of a particular character.
Regards
Bhargav
bhargavc@essar.com
Comment by Bhargav — May 13, 2008 @ 5:04 pm
Hello,
Sir Ur Third Book Rocks. This is all I can say as I do not have words to say. The Title Suits in the best way and the was it is written is just amazing. Thank you for a wonderful book.
Comment by Harmit — May 13, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
Sir,
First of all my hearty congrats to you, for the success of all the three books till now.
secondly I want to thank you for adding Pune in your list of venues to launch the book, Looking forward to see you, I will be there for sure.
Lastly I wish you all the best for future, looking forward for more and more of your books and writtings !!!
- Poonam.
Comment by Poonam JD — May 13, 2008 @ 9:36 pm
I’m almost half through the book and very eager to finish it. I finished the first book in one sit, and tempted to do this too…thanks for a good one again
–pradeep
Comment by pradeep — May 14, 2008 @ 9:40 am
Hiiiiiiiiiii….
Wats d reason 4 not includin chennai in ur launch schedule…having read all ur buks , i was glad 2 c u were scheduld 2 b ther @ launch events in various cities but was shocked 2 c dat chennai was not in ur schedule….ny specific reason 4 leaving out chennai???????????????
Comment by Karthick — May 14, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
Chetan,
I am glad to hear that it’s Saturday & you will be in Hyd soon..
I’ll be there to cheer you up… & btw.. i’ll be very happy if you can give some more time to your gujju readers outside gujarat — like me….
c u soon
Vjraj
Comment by Vijayraj — May 14, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
Hi Chetan,
Sorry |Even i know that your book will launch in Pune on 25th of may, I already arranged your third book.
|I spent two days to find it, and just 6 hours to read it.
|See i am not a good reader. I not often read books but whatever i do i do with full of heart and mind.
First i want to tell some good about the book.
1. The Story
2. The various word which you used in books to explain the situations, like meal |For Omi is not profitable.
3.Your Consistency in writing your style . for Eg Use the word “love”.
4.The great start of your book which attracts attention.
5.The great way of writing that proves that you know about something. Like Probability example for your knowledge of maths.Like word Orkut, Like word Benefit of Doubt that shows that you know something about LAW. Aust. players name about your cricket knowledge. The speech of that Gujarati person to tell about your knowledge of Hinduism. etc etc.
6.The way of linking the various major and shocking events like WTC attack, Godhra Kand,Gujrat violence, Cricket victory, Earthquake.amazing work.
7.Your style of writing the story in other persons language.
8. The main thing is your view about india and your heart which is connected with India. This book may opposed by some group of peoples but it will be fine soon as we all are with you.
Now lets talk about little Criticism:
1.I read one another book of Paulo Chelo. The opening line was Once upon a time there was a …..
I hope you read that book. The first para in that book is not forgettable by any one who read that book. Am i right? If yes i just expect similar kind of phrases from you which we cant forget.Of course his style of writing is different than you, but accepting a better things is never a wong idea.Ya one more good thing about you that we cant forget the characters of your books. |Keep it up
So i expect some more improvement in you in your next book.
Till than Best of luck 4 your wonderful work which not even make us happy but also give some way of thinking.
Take care. Bye. And Ya have a nice evening. And due to this mail,this time your coffee will not prohibited you to drink it.
Comment by Tushar Mittal — May 14, 2008 @ 9:17 pm
Comment by Tushar Mittal — May 14, 2008 @ 9:23 pm
hi Chetan,
I jz loved both ur books ,cudnt wait to lay my hands on ur 3rd book,i cant belive that ur coming to Hyderabad,i wil b there for sure,hopefully i wil get ur 3rd book,with ur autograph too.
my brother and sister have started reading jz bcz of u,they wanted to continue reading but they jz dont seem to like other authors as much as they like ur writing style.keep up d gud work.i also like ur marketing strategy of launching books,not like the snooty rich n famous writers who launch their books in 5 star hotels,where only VIP’s and VVIPS get to rub shoulders with the author,though it is d real people like us who make the book succesful……….n also ur books r very affordable,n lot of fun to read…..Gudluck with ur new career as a script writer,continue to write sensible stories which u have already been doing with ur books……..break b barriers….conventional type of stories that r being churned frm Indian film Industry……….may b one of ur coming movies or books wil make us proud of u.hopefully…..tkcr……..hope ur getng adjusted in India………after ur long stay abroad………
Comment by Dreams — May 15, 2008 @ 6:00 am
Hi,
I am a student of 9th stndrd and I love all your books…..I never read many books but when i read ur first book in these summer vacations……i developed an interest in reading and read many books….i havn’t read these many books in my whole life…..but I just wanna request you not to stop writting books…..coz i love them and you definitely touch the heart of every reader who reads ur books……..waiting for the movies eagerly…….keep writing……….plzzzzzz
Comment by Devanshi Mehra — May 16, 2008 @ 1:03 am
brilliant attempt,got to see a newer and better side of u,apart from the previous topics,awesome handling,specially climax….nice,really nice..
btw,heard that Salman Khan was to draw the cover page,has he done that?i dont think so..
Comment by priyasmita — May 16, 2008 @ 5:14 am
Hi Chetan ,
I really love your books ! The stories are wonderful to connect and identify with !
Am yet to read your third book …Just read the excerpt now..Its simply wonderful ..
Comment by Deepthi — May 16, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
Dear cheatn
I am a big fan of yours.I read 3 mistakes yesterday,Its mind blowing.
I am from chennai.I even promoted your book through my community juvenile spirit.I was really looking forward to meet you.but Chennai is noe in your list.Why.
Comment by akashpradhan — May 16, 2008 @ 5:38 pm
HEY THE THIRD BOOK IS FANTASTIC MAN IT ROCKED AS THE OTHER TWO!!!
CONGO AND KEEP GOING IN THE SAME WAY!!
Comment by NIKHIL — May 16, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Hi Chetan,
It was gr8 fun with both of ur books.And thanks alot 4 such a wonerfull gift to Indian readers.
Wish u best luck….
-Ruhi
Comment by Ruhi — May 16, 2008 @ 11:28 pm
hi chetan
ur 3rd buk is as cool as the 1st 2. u r THE BEST.this one is a classic by u and i m sure the otherswill sun realise it. 2 b hnst it has a spcl qlty abt itslf and dat is ur buk is nt jst abt only govind and his frnds its abt all of us the indian youth and wot r dere ambitions and aspiration which mny of us r nt able 2 achieve.’The doordarshan generation is running the star tv generation’is probably the best and the mst honest line i hv cum across in ur nw buk.i would say this is 1 of typical chetan bhagst novel,a dark tale which confronts u wid reality yet fun 2 read.
jst 1 wrd 4 u’FANTASTIC’. A MUST READ 4 ALL.
wid luv,
nirmita
Comment by nirmita — May 16, 2008 @ 11:50 pm
Hi Chetan,
Can you please let me know how can I catch this book “The 3 mistakes of my life” here in US?
Comment by Devanshu — May 17, 2008 @ 2:09 am
hi…..well read both of ur previous novels thy’ve touched me so much.luv t way u write simple & down to earth ….excellent vocab so tht i dnt need to sit wth a dictionary…….will be reading ur 3rd book soon……….and wish to meet u in ahmedabad on 24th….
Comment by rohini — May 17, 2008 @ 2:31 am
hey thanks chetan i got my own copy of it!!! i was waiting for it eagerly!!!
Comment by sourabh — May 17, 2008 @ 7:25 pm
Hello Mr.Chetan, 5 minutes back i just finised reading FPS. I think it was too late for me to buy one and read it. Now waiting for 25th may for your new book and the previous one also. waiting for 25th may so that i can attend the launch and maybe i get a signed copy also.
Chetan, Is Hari “you”?????..I am sure you guys have enjoyed ur years at IIT
Best wishes
Comment by Moin — May 17, 2008 @ 9:43 pm
hi
i already completed this new published book,i don’t want 2 seat more day without ur book.so please understand my feeling chetan.hope after reading this u will published ur new book as soon as possible and i m also really eagerly waiting for new one.
this book is really very excellent,the concept inside the book is also amazing,so plz plz plz read this book.
Regards,
Pankaj Prasoon
Comment by Pankaj Prasoon — May 17, 2008 @ 10:18 pm
Is it fair to launch it soooo late in ahmedabad.. I mean it should have been launched here first… look at the difference…. almost 2 weeks???
Comment by milind — May 18, 2008 @ 2:45 am
I finished reading the book today…
I wonder how one can write such wonderful stories…
really a great work … desperately waiting for the 4th one.
Comment by Mohit Mundhra — May 18, 2008 @ 3:45 am
hi Chetan,
Just finished reading the book……well, I have to say that you have not lost your touch! The characters, the plot…..you really make those characters feel real….you have done it….and I think this rates on top, with Five Point Someone….
Keep up the good work and I really love the way you use the flashback style in narration.
Regards
Eshwar…and ever ready to devour the next book from you….
Comment by Eshwar Kosaraju — May 18, 2008 @ 4:51 am
Hi chetan,
boss you are too goood. I have all three books of yours and trust me, 5 point….made me a true reader. You wont believe but i can read the book anytime from anypage and i love and lost reading it. that’s a master piece. then i read one night@ call centre..as i am also a call centre agent so that’s very close to me. i have started reading 3 mistakes…and its also very interested. If you ever think of making a movie of it, u can select me for the role of Govind.
Thnks for such beautiful work.
your fan,
Nishant
Comment by Nishant — May 18, 2008 @ 9:22 am
Come to Cochin once… we love u…..
Comment by Eldho John — May 18, 2008 @ 2:51 pm
My views on “The Three Mistakes of My Life”…………….
Awakening a generation to reading takes more than some sheer magic and Chetan has proved that in sense more than one, he’s an Indian Rowling.
With his third novel, he has matured lot more and has ably intertwined serious real issues like Riots, Earthquakes, Cricket, Religions and Politics in a single package.
Characters in his tale are larger than life and often you feel them coming to life and making you feel emotions in a way, you never thought was possible.
His witty humor retains the charm exhibited in his previous worlds of IIT & Call Centers. Like his earlier works, his words on paper will soon translate to a colorful life on 35 mm this time as well.
A reader is left dumbstruck as Chetan captures the real soul of India in Cricket and spins a suspense marvel, which you can’t put down till Ali hits a six in London.
A blissful forbidden romance in midst of all gruesome tensions lends a special charm and Vidya’s persona scores a perfect century without even a single swing of a bat.
The delicacy of religious sentiments, the ferociousness of riots, the shrewdness of politics, the felicity of love, the bond of friendship and the craze of cricket everything finds an apt place in his imaginations.
Chetan is the undisputed King of author’s fraternity and no doubt his books have smashed sales records of 7 figures with ease.
Critics may continue questioning Chetan’s contribution to the literary universe, but the truth remains that words from his pen pluck the strings of Indian hearts in every dimension, like nothing else.
Comment by Dj — May 19, 2008 @ 5:38 pm
hello Chetan….
first of all hats of to ur last 2 books….after one night at call center i have been badly waiting for ur next gift….i m really pleased to know that u brought it for all….i hope it will also be a great hit…..all the best
Comment by Babal — May 20, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
Hi Chetan:
Congratulations on your successful parallel career as an author. For someone who is an aspiring to be an author, what would your advice be from a “book promotion & dealing with publishers” perspective?
Hope you continue authoring innovatively.
Regards.
Nihar
Comment by Nihar — May 20, 2008 @ 4:52 pm
hi chetan…..i have read all 3 of ur novels……infact i was not a guy who was interested in reading novels….but when i read ur 1st novel FPS…..i got very curious for ur next novels……n d latest one is an awesome novel…….i liked it very much…..n m going on saying all my friends who haven’t read d novel to must read it…..thank u chetan for such great n wonderful novels….
Comment by lalit — May 20, 2008 @ 9:17 pm
Hi Chetan,
Just completed ” the 3 mistakes of my life”. Good work. Specially the way u have handled the political angle. Liked the way you penned down the romantic angle between govind and vidya. Bitto mama was an interesting character. Chetan, in all the 3 books i have found one similarity and that is having a NUMBER in their titles. I mean “One”, “5″ and ofcourse “3″. Do tell me the story behind this someday. Keep up the gud work. Would like to meet u someday.
Vinayak ..
Comment by vinayak sharma — May 21, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
hi chetan sir,
i m in 10th std i m a die hard fan of urs (dis must be a very common sentence 4 u,na)well i dont mind saying it again n again bcoz act i m. ok i ve read ur 3rd awesome seriously awesome dis 1 is more interesting dan ur previous 1s although each had its own charm but dis is also 2 cool.chetan sir keep riting i m serious keep riting bcoz even if u rit 100 buks i wouldnt stop saying “keep on riting” well i noe dat wud be selfish but dont wry i m not gona do dat u r seiously an awesome prsn n d most imp. thng i m 4om ur very skul n i cudnt beleive sum1 can act go 2 iit dats an inspiration 4 me i really want 2 become lyk u n i promis i will i ll pass iit den iim n rite buks n den cum 2 u n den i ll tell d whole wid e world dat dis is all bcoz of chetan bhagat well i noe i m taking a big dream but i ll do fulfill it not exactly but i ll do try n iit dat tho i ll definitely clear n i m dead sure i ll meet u sumday n we both ll party den f9 4 nw dats all but i can keep on riting 2 u bcoz u r really special 2 me
luv ya ve fun u rock(no doubt in dat)
seriously u rock n do keep rocking
byez bbye
nishika
[:)] [:)] [:)] [:)]
Comment by nishika — May 21, 2008 @ 11:35 pm
Hello Sir,
It took almost an hour for me to start and write for you and ultimately I could write wot you are reading currently as I am speecless about ur talent. I mean, m not telling lie but your first book FPS I had completed in a single sit only dats from morn 7 to 12 at night and unfortunately dat day was the last day of my clg life so it brought tears from my eyes. You had put the heart of mechanical engg. life in that book, i know dis as me too a mech engg. Your other book was also awesome I mean the way you describe all things are simply awesome. Really, India is missing you a lot and as a writer you are no less than Amitabh 4 bollywood n Sachin 4 cricket for sure. Pls b back sir.
The only bad quality about your book is that once any person read your book, he or she cannt read the other book as it looks boring.
At last, I pray God that by your books you not only win the hearts of the India but can also awaken the developing India.
If you reply to my id, i would consider my dream has come true although it may contain a single word also.
Thanks for giving such a wonderful books
Comment by Abhishek Joshi — May 22, 2008 @ 12:04 am
Dear Chetan,
Just now I finished your third book ‘3 mistakes in my life’. I must say you have really done a fabulous job. Story was really cool and felt happing when I finished it. Whenever I read your stories, I always feel like I’m watching a movie. The feel of the book is so real that I’m forced to think as everything is real… Really happy to know that 2 of your books are getting movied and looking forward to watch it when it get released. You are so close to our hearts…
Also, along with your third book, your writing style has improved a lot that I feel more good when I read our third book.
Congrats Dude.
Keep up the good work. Do write and you are also gifted like Ali ;). Waiting for your next book.
Hey, I have become your fan, dude…
Comment by Ann Grace Samson — May 22, 2008 @ 6:51 pm
hi chetan.i’m a die hard fan of urs…loved ur books…however i’m a little disappointed that the launch isn’t taking place in chennai:(..
Comment by neha — May 22, 2008 @ 9:21 pm
CHETAN U ROCK BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Nitin Gupta — May 23, 2008 @ 12:45 am
i completed ur nw book in juz six hours…in a single sitting…
Comment by Nitin Gupta — May 23, 2008 @ 12:47 am
it was AWESOME…
the way u narrated the whole rightsn earthquake…itr was HEART TOUCHING ,man…!!!
Comment by Nitin Gupta — May 23, 2008 @ 12:48 am
Hello Chetan,
Completed reading your third Book. In fact was eagerly waiting for it after reading ur first 2 books. Must tell you that the description of earthquake and Godhra violence simply touched my heart… Good job done..
Comment by Sagar Mehta — May 23, 2008 @ 2:12 am
Hi chetan,
i am from chennai.why there is no launch in chennai????i have bought your book:3 yeterday only.i have read the prologue.will finish reading and get back for any comments……
Comment by chaitanya — May 23, 2008 @ 12:11 pm
Hello Chetan,
Read your new book last week and I must say it was better than your previous two works. By the way, is the e-mail shown in the prologue true? Is there really a Govind Patel? The reason I liked this book more than the other two was simply because it focussed on the general youth (not IITians or call-center employees), the religious politics angle too gave it a more realistic edge. The cricket statistics were perfect except for the 2nd Test Match between India and Australia at Kolkata- Harbhajan Singh had taken a hat-trick in the 1st innings and not the 2nd as mentioned. All-in-all, it was a fabulous effort on your part. Keep the good work coming!
Comment by Amit Das — May 23, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
Dear sir,i am a big fan of yours.i have read both five point and call centre.but sir i am in orissa(bhubaneswar)and not finding your new book in the book stores though i searched everywhere.plz sir let all d readers of oriss know when u r going 2 launch d book in orissa and where we can find it? with best regards and wishes for your future.thanx sir.
Comment by Madhurjya — May 23, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
Hi Chetan,
CONGRAGULATIONS!!
I should have written this post approximately 6 hours earlier when finished reading your new book by 4am in the morning, yesterday.
Generally, I like reading 2-4 pages at a time. However, yesterday I could just put down the book.
Congragulations!! You seem to have felt the pulse of Indian book readers. Apt price of the book, wonderful yet simple language and great story contents.
I think I had felt the same feeling after I read Five Point Someone, some years ago(I was a fresh engineering graduate at that time and the book made me more nostalgic).
Though honestly, I liked 5 point and 3 mistakes better than 1 night.
Pls keep up the good work and be rest assured that as a small fan of yours, I would encourage/ convince/ insist my colleagues & friends buy a copy of your new book, though I already have many pending requests from friends who has already asked me to share the book (when they knew I had placed an online-order for the book).This only proves that you have a huge fan following.
Love your writing.
-Debo
Comment by debojyoti sarker — May 25, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
Hi Chetan….
it was nice 2 see u in pune on 25 May. I m much fond of ur way of writing…its really fantastic and i think dis make readers to completely glued with ur work. And even i much happy to had a picture with u. U knw when i read ur first book i thought of having a meet wth u, and its come true yesterday(25 May)….Even i do have writing habbit and mostly i write blogs. Ur story and imagination influenced me a lot. The best thing i like in ur work is ur presentation, it gives a pictorial imagimation which keeps me bind 2 the book.
Keep on delivering such fanatastic n good work of urs…
bye n take care
Comment by Navin — May 26, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
Dear Chetan,
I must say that u have great potentials…I loved your 1st book “Five Point Someone” n currently finishing off with “one night @ the call center”. I am not a kind of person, who will sit at a place and read any book at a stretch. But, read ur 1st book, as my bro suggested to me n said that its damn interesting…To my surprize, i found it DAMN interesting…Every1 is surprized to see me reading books these days…U r such a wonderful author man…hats off to u…!!! Hey, i have even bought ur 3rd book, blindly without even looking at its contents…Love ur Language that u use in the books…Keep it up…!!! Wan2 meet u someday…Wna2 meet the person, who made me sit and read at a stretch…
Regards,
Sneha
Comment by Sneha — May 26, 2008 @ 3:50 pm
Hi Chetan,
I have read your new book - 3 Mistakes of my life.
Its quite good. Initial few pages were a lil boring.. but as the story progressed it got more interest in me to finish it
Overall a good book.
So can you tell me what happend to Ali??? Does Ali exist in real?? or is it just in book ?? quite curious to know.
Wish u good luck and hope you come up with more books
Cheers
Pallavi
Comment by Pallavi — May 26, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
hey, plz do let us know thru your blog abt your next book. (u’ve thought of 1 rite ?, coz i cant stop reading now) !!
Comment by Gbzy — May 26, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
hie!..chetan your 3rd book is just the best.its so damn interesting from 1st page to last page. you know what when omi died i just bursted into tears and….your book is fantastic. hatss off to you…..i wish i were anusha…hehehe…..well i wanna know about ali…is that a real chatecter?…i really wanna know about him…now iam just praying to god…that” i wanna meet chetan as soon as possible”…seriousely….
keep writing more books…
you biggest fan
aditi
Comment by aditi — May 26, 2008 @ 11:57 pm
hiiiiiii
nxt time please come to mangalore…
Comment by sneharaj kalmady — May 27, 2008 @ 12:48 am
there is a great expectation from u after reading 2 of ur books,that u will always come up with something interesting.good luck and keep writing
Comment by pitamber — May 29, 2008 @ 3:04 am
kai chetu sa,kai haal hai aapra????????manne bhool gaya kai,sunio hai ghano naam kamayo hai.
to pache mare ghare kade aa rio hai tu………..?
thodi kitaba bhi laijo ,thoda nay kapda bhi para bhejjo…………….
thata mobile no kai hai…….? mane thara mobile no para bhejje………..thik hai……..
chitti patri pdte hi paacho jawab daije….
Comment by saloni................. — May 29, 2008 @ 7:33 pm
hi chetan,
i’ve just finished your third book (in 3 hrs flat!)and once again i got the rush of reading an angrossing book. i stared feasting on your books when i was in NDA and we had a very sucessful play based on your first book in our academy(of course the heroine being our instructor’s wife n all we had a muted down version :D)…..but since then i eagerly awaited each of your susequent books. now i’ve one complaint or request…i look back at my NDA days and see many bittersweet memories and antics we did in training,flirting with fergussen girls in pune,tussles with coursemates,camaraderie in training excercises, ragging by seniors….which ,had i got the writing talent, could’ve threaded into a story . Now i have this faith that you read every mail sent to you and you are the only one, who can turn the story of a boy from civvie street turning into an army officer into a novel, which might attract youth into defence, a calling which is getting fewer and fewer takers nowadays…..
hoping for your reply…..
a fan.
Comment by arpit — May 30, 2008 @ 1:13 am
Dear Chetan,
I was lucky enough to lay hands on your third book about three mistakes by Govind Patel. I liked all your books with a first preference to five point some one as it reminded my nostalgic hostel life in a Mumbai engineering collage in late seventies. I liked all the three books not only because of your excellent style of narration but the characters are such that the reader feels them around while reading and after.
I would like to add that I have purchased all the three books and not borrowed from a library or any other source. Hence, I can always say ‘PAISA VASOOL’.
May God provide you the necessary inspiration and energy to continue such excellent efforts.
Modak
Comment by S.K. Modak — May 30, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
please boss apni book main itna gap mat rakho,ur all d 3 books are very nice n waiting for ur next one
Comment by AJEET — May 31, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
Hi Chetan,
I have read ur first two books and they are simply awesome…. and about to start with the third one…
I m sure that you will continue giving us the excitement as u do always.
Thanks
Sanjib
Comment by Sanjib Dasgupta — June 3, 2008 @ 1:23 am
Hi Chetan
“3 Mistakes in my life ” is again one of the fantastic book of chetan bhaghat.
I have read that book it is just awesome …any person shud start with chetan’s novel they are very interesting .
Enjoy reading
Comment by krishna kumar — June 3, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
man ur first book was awesome and even was ur second.I finished them in 2 days each and am waiting to get ur third under my eyes.ur the best authur …………
Comment by tushar — June 3, 2008 @ 10:39 pm
hello Chetan,
Congrats and thanks for the third book, i read it and liked it. You have done fanastic work in giving justice to all the characters. I was really inspired by spirit of ishaan charecter who saves life of Ali.
Superb work. Hats Off
Comment by Suheel — June 3, 2008 @ 11:36 pm
hi chetan sir,
congrats for the third book,i have read it n it was awesome n even the other two were gud,i enjoyed readin all of them . I hope u would keep on publishing these kinds of good n interestin books . thanks a lot
Comment by ankita — June 5, 2008 @ 1:21 am
hi chetan bhaiya
this is divya n ur 3 book is ausim!!!!!! i loved reading it n it is better than ur 1 book
i hve just passed 12 n i hve read all 3 books n this was the best
congrats n plsss write ur 4 book as soon as possible n refreh urself as soon as possible…
pls dont stop writing as ur books r ausim n ur a rockstar writer for this generation
Comment by divya — June 5, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
hello sir,
1st a big big congratulation on the overwhelming response you have once again recd.well its a hattrick.let me tell u that its for the first time i had read any fiction and read ur fps n 3ml both in a row on my train journey frm b’lore to kol.now here r some of the facts which i found after readin both(i havnt read 1n@cc yet).
1.both have 3 main male characters.
2.both use language of youth with lots of fuck n fuck.
3.both have a female character as a girl friend to 1 of the males.
4.females in both after few kisses and eventually surrender thier bodies.
5.initiative of having sex is done by female in both.
6.both have a happy ending.
7.both in the end leave happy reader as well.
Comment by ajay — June 5, 2008 @ 3:04 pm
Hey what about chennai? You have lots of fans in chennai too…
Comment by Jam — June 6, 2008 @ 3:20 pm
Hello Chetan Sir..
I just finished reading your latest book today…(well i just started reading your latest book today ..i think i am the last one in this world to read it) .. anywayz… i loved it.. your book was a perfect start to my dull and boring day….. thanks for entertaining us with your awsome books… i am eagerly waiting for your next book to release.. and ofcourse the movie. “Hello”.. will not miss it at all..
thanks once again..
take care.
pooja
Comment by pooja — June 6, 2008 @ 8:46 pm
I READ UR BOOK FOR 7 TIMES.
MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by priyanka dubey — June 6, 2008 @ 9:50 pm
Chetan
please make a plan to visit ALLAHABAD.
Regards
Supriyo Banerjee
09454530245
Comment by SUPRIYO BANERJEE — June 7, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
Dear Chetan,
I simply LOVED ur latest book.didnt read da oders earlier.bt i liked it so much dat i finished off reading da oder two books in 2 days flat.All of dem r so real,simple nd practical.
THANK YOU so much fr gifting us wid such beautiful books.YOU knw wat? 14th may ws my b’day nd I take Ur book as a gift by YOU!!!
looking forward 2 YOUR next releases~~BOOKS ND FILMS!!
Keep it up Dear!
Take Care.Convey my regards 2 YOUR wife nd LOTS of Love 2 YOUR sons.
Comment by Sabarmati — June 8, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
Hi Chetan,
Thanks for 3 such wonderful books. I just finished reading ur new book “3 Mistakes..” today. I was tired and was feeling very sleepy yesterday night and it is then I took up this book to read, within the first ten minutes as I read 8-10 pages my sleep went off and I couldnt sleep untill I finished reading the book completely and it was already early in the morning. I knew this would happen as I had read both ur earlier books and its awesome. Once again thanks for the books which could relate to most of us younger generation in INDIA. Waiting for your next one….
My best regards to you and your family.
Naveen
Comment by Naveen Kashyap — June 9, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
DEAR Chetan
K Dis is the first time i ever wrote to a famous person !!!!!! WOW dat sooooo makes me feel special .Dunno if ur gonna reply or anything But i just wanted to let u know dat ur first book F.P.S ROCKZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!! The books really special to me !!! Kno why cz im jus gonna get into college .Thanks chetan!!! you jus gave me an insight to what lifes going to be out there . Well and oh yeah the other thing about your books is that i can soooooooooo freaking relate to them !!! feels like am actualy living the character . I have never experienced that with other peoples books!
Ur an awsome writer!!!!!!!! LOVE u loadz !!!!!!!!!!
Comment by sana — June 11, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
Dear Chetam,
My wife and I enjoyed your 5 point someone ( more so as my wife teaches for plus 2 kids and coaches mathematics for IIT and AIEEE entrance kids).She infact tells the kids to enjoy life and not kill themselves for an IIT seat!! Out of my 3 sons one has become a doctor and the second chap took up IIT coaching and joined medicine( after joining engineering) and the last chap is into Chartered accountancy.
We have read all your books and your lates 3 mistakes was very easy to read and thought provoking.
Keep up your good work and god bless.
Dr S Sundar MD DNB( Nephrology) Shobha Sundar ( Vidyaniketan School Bangalore)
Chief Nephrologist
KANTI,COLUMBIA ASIA Hospitals
http://www.kanti.com http://www.columbiaasia.com
Comment by Dr S Sundar — June 12, 2008 @ 1:45 am
really exited abt ur new book. Hope it will be more interesting.
moreover exited abt the movie ‘hello’
gr8 work. keep going.
Comment by gaurav — June 13, 2008 @ 2:15 am
Chetan Bhagat Rocks!
Awaiting to meet you in your 4th book now…..
Comment by Ameya — June 14, 2008 @ 11:12 am
Chetan, u r AWESOME……………I LOVE U……….Im just waiting for ur Next Book….Plz release as soon as possible , otherwise i ll take some pills…………plz……
Comment by veeresh — June 14, 2008 @ 11:44 am
calling 3 awesome would be an understatement. i loved it. U ROCK. by the way, any plans for the 4th book? do inform us all about it. hoping the 4th to be as good or rather better rhan you 3 books
Comment by pallavi ghosh — June 15, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
oooppss… my damn typing skills. well i meant “hoping the 4th one to be better than your 3 books” this pan-indian appeal in your books add interest to the awesome stories. well, best of luck and congrats for the global success of “3 mistakes of my life”
Comment by pallavi ghosh — June 15, 2008 @ 7:52 pm
Hi Chetan ,
The first novel which i read was “ONE NIGHT @ CALL CENTER”. It was just awesome. at some points, i was just slept. but it kept me bounded. The next was “THE 3 MISTAKES OF MY LIFE.” During which i have just lost my sleeps….
then I have (SORRY A BIT YEARS LATE………….) gone through “FIVE POINT SOMEONE” and i was just thinking and thinking of my college life. Presently I am working in a SOFTWARE FIRM “CONTRACT LABOUR AT CHEAP PRICES FOR FOREIGNERS” HE HE HE HE……
anyways CHETAN , I have updated you name in WIKIPEDIA’s IIT DELHI ALUMNI LISTS……
It was needed there also.
hope to get a reply from u. as i am mailing this to you also…
Comment by Somendu Maiti — June 16, 2008 @ 12:59 pm
Hi Chetan,
i read ur first book out of curiosity. i wanted to how an IITD boy describes the IIT life, particularly when i could relate myself to some extent,because i was also doing MTech there during ur time.I must say u did an excellent job.I strongly recommended to or rather forced my friends( the IItians and Jia Saraites) to buy, and more importantly to go through atleast first few pages in front of me. Ur literary skill did rest of the job. Once they started they finished it. Now all of us have gone through your IInd and the latest book “The three Mistakes of My Life” too. Chetan, I really wanted to thank you for providing us the joy of reading. Yes, u r making India read. i wish u all the success in ur life and may u be india’s ( or Indians across the globe) most appreciated,sorry correction , the most loved writer
Anand
Comment by anand mishra — June 17, 2008 @ 2:38 am
Chetan,
Forgive me for my bad typing in my previous comment. The first line be corrected to read as ” I wanted to know as to how—–”
Comment by anand mishra — June 17, 2008 @ 3:05 am
hi chetan sir,
i read ur novel “3 mistakes of my life”
its really amazing i mean the way it got into r minds.
i want 2 ask u a question—-Is this story of govind real?Is govind a true character?
i have really become a big fan of urs bcoz the way u being an iitian got 2 know what an ordinary persons like 2 read.
thanks 4 such a marvellous novel
keep working like this
thanks
Comment by anuradha — June 17, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
i hav no doubts about,wat an amazin person u mite b..!!
ur books show it all….i was never a book freak but ur books are so griping n so much like’us’ dt it compelled me to read….i ve read all ur books n nt jst once…sir thnks a lot 4 such amazin work…please keep writing..!!!
PS: ive met u in person at symbiosis,pune and i can say dat ur still a teenager lik us,by heart…
Comment by aastha — June 23, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
very nice books
good work
keep it up ………
Comment by amrender singh — June 23, 2008 @ 10:00 pm
hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HYE M MISS KHYATI. I RELLY LOVED UR ALL D THREE NOVELS. M DARN CRAZ ABOUT UR BOOKS N N M EAGERLY WAITING 4 UR NEXT BOOK. PLEASE REPLY ME……………..
Comment by khyati — June 24, 2008 @ 12:35 am
Hi Chetan,
This is devang, MBA HR, not from IIM!!! I have read your Five Point Someone, according to me when you find the character or characters, in a movie or in a book are like you, their style, their hobby, their thinking matches with you, then the movie or the book is liked by you.
In Five Point Some, i like Hari most. You wrote whole book suparb.
Now i am going to start 3 mistakes.
Please do reply.
Regards,
Devang
Comment by Devang — June 26, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Hi Chetan
Reading ON@CC since last night [for the first time] and turning addicted to the writing style u adapted. Appreciable for people who are more into classic hindi literature since long.
- I hope you visit Indore - Madhya Pradesh too sometime.
You being a great Chef, cuisines from Indore are desperate to be served for you.
Comment by Khushi — June 26, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
Hi Chetan!!!
This is a gr8 pleasure writing to you. Hav gone through all ur 3 novels by now, and what a style of penning. I am more a jingoist sort of a person and always admire Indian stuffs….whether it be books, movies, music bla bla bla.
Now I am looking forward for ur fourth novel :p . May I know, have u startedup with your next novel? If so, when that wld be completed. Its jus my love and interests in ur book that made me put this question.
Congratulations for all the HATTRICK!!!! you had. Good bless you.
cheers!!!!
Best regards as ever….
Gauravhg@blogspot.com
Comment by H.G.Gaurav — June 29, 2008 @ 3:52 pm
I don’t remember much about Five point someone but yes i like the romantic stint between the Hari and Neha a lot. And Govind’s character was very strong and it’s quite inspiring. His romance with Vidya is my another favourite. But i have a doubt - was it just fictitious or do some girls really take initiative
Hey i couldn’t give you any suggestions but request you to keep writing novel atleast once every year.
Comment by Manish Jain — July 1, 2008 @ 12:50 am
I don’t remember much about Five point someone but yes i like the romantic stint between the Hari and Neha a lot. And Govind’s character was very strong and it’s quite inspiring. His romance with Vidya is my another favourite. But i have a doubt - was it just fictitious or do some girls really take initiative
Hey i couldn’t give you any suggestions but request you to keep writing novel atleast once every year. - Manish Jain +919999690091
Comment by Manish Jain — July 1, 2008 @ 12:50 am
dear CHETANji still i have to read your book.but i congratulateu especially for creating the confidence and positivity in the mind of REAL AUTHORS who write by heart and want to stand on his own leg(hands-pen) through his creative writings.u made me sure that if u have real art and pure heart,no one stop u getting success even in the midest of opposition and obstructions. i am author,lyricist.sofar my 150 stories and a book AKSHAT(laghukatha sangrah)r publishes whixh is rich with positivity,good messages that joins a man to man,variety of subjects and character in easy to understand language in gujarati.i want to make an english version of it and also good films/serials may be created based on my stories.thanks and congratulate for creative books and lovely message.my plsure if u respond me.regards DURGESH OZA AUTHOR LYRICIST NARSANG TEKRI PORBANDAR GUJARAT 60575 INDIA MOB 9898164988 all the best
Comment by durgesh oza — July 1, 2008 @ 12:31 pm
dear chetanji,
regards from durgesh oza author.u r popular because u r regular.u show your art by heart with good start.congrats for 3 rich books and best wishes for present future writings.my goodluck if u give some hints to reach noble publishers for my stories to be published in english/hindi version.thanks.U have note done mistakes in writing THE BOOK- THE 3 MISTAKES OF MY LIFE.REGARDS DURGESH OZA PORBANDAR GUJARAT 360575 MOB 9898164988 DT 01 07 2008
Comment by durgesh oza — July 1, 2008 @ 12:43 pm
dearest n my favourite author chetan,
i really look forward to every book of yours with more urge than i look forward to anything ilove d most. right from fivepoint someone to d 3 mistakes it has indeed been an amazing journey with u.i really fall short of words trying to appreciate your work.your books really make me forget all my mundane worries.i just hope u never top penning down alphabets which get woven into spectacular literary pieces. u know how much solace i get after reading every book of yours? well can’t describe! by the way does govind really exist? i love his character a lot .without further ado ihope your fourth book would also be on its way to release.(will we get this news soon?)
love u alottttttttttttt……………….(not in that way in which anusha may mind)
regards and best wishes
parishmita , assam
Comment by parishmita gogoi — July 5, 2008 @ 2:34 pm