Dear All,
Came back from HK after a two month getaway to calm down. Now a little busy with the 3 Idiots related activities. I am happy to announce that we are doing a launch/celebration party of 2 States in Chennai – finally! The book is mostly set in Chennai, and this will be a rocking event when I finally face so many Tamilians at once!
What’s more, Shruti Hassan, has kindly agreed to come and read with me and enact a scene from the book. It is on Monday, 21st Dec at Loyola College Auditorium, 6:30pm and I understand that’s quite centrally located. Wife, kids and in-laws(!) are also coming.
So, excuses ille, and everyone there and reading this has to come.
Love,
Me
something something … illa illa .. something leave illa ..
Will try and drop in to say hello
And will try and read more of your books before then!
All success
Dr.Mani
@drmani on Twitter
I wish I could be der
.. Only tat i’ve exhausted all my dis year’s leave nd i’m desperately trying 2 move 2 chennai … stuck in hyd forever i guess 
Wish I could be there(I live in Mumbai).I am sure it will be good fun as intended.Wishing the very best…..
HI Chetan,
I am in Chennai on 19th and 20th. Why don’t you plan such activities over a weekend. Anyway all the best for the launch !!
/Vijay
Wish you all the best for the launch…
Similar to Mumbai launch, please upload video so that we all can see enjoy it.
Regards,
Rajesh
Hi Chetan,
Read your book Two States. I could relate myself with your story as I am a Keralite and married to a Kashmiri Brahmin. Gosh!!! It was big task….anyway wish you all the best for your launching. Hope you will read this message and would love to stay in touch with you. Cheers!
Would have loved to come, Chetan, as a token of my appreciation for your books, your goodwill, and your coming for my launch in Mumbai.
I stay in Bangalore, though, so best of luck. I am sure the event will rock! Like the book.
Please do post the video on your blog so that we can get some crumbs.
Dear Chetan, Wish to attend one of your reading sessions, lectures whatever just to see u in person n listen to all the thoughts you care to share with us. I liked reading three of ur books, 3 mistakes of my life is yet to be read. I liked the – 2 States most of the three. I m keepin all the books very carefully for my daughter n son to read when they grow up (they r 7 n 2 n 1/2 respectively now). Keep it up bro. lukin 4ward to more such good books from u. take care. bye.
Hi Chetan,
I am a big fan of you ,I have gone through all of your book madly.Whenever I am going through your books I live the characters it seems that I am the part of story fabulous and this book touched me as we too fought a battle of love in terms os states I love your books.
Please keep writing
And one question why there is always a no in your book like : 5 point ..1 Night..3 Mistakes…and now 2 States ????
Take care:)
Priyanka
hey chetan..dude u rock…..4 once a non philosophical and non hypothetical writr wt whom commoners can relate 2…atleast u don giv tat feell of writers r strange ppl who ve jumpd frm heaven…….it wud b gr8 if u reply bac….:)…..keep up ths gr8 wrk..n 4got 2 mention:P…..bein a tam brahm i din knw y men wer made 2 wear veshti during their weddin:P….u enlightnd me on tat..:P….take care..
love
niveditta
Hey chetan need more details on this launch, do we have to buy any tickets if yes where do we buy tickets? Im from chennai i would love to be there.
All the Best.Just finished reading 2 states. Wonderful book. Quite honestly,after reading one of your earlier books i told my friends that i didn’t get what all the fuss over this chetan bhagat was about.But i take my words back. You do deserve the fuss. Congrats on a great book.
Wow…I am In…will try for a half day leave..good luck for me!
Actually 2 states was the first book i read of urs!…when it got released.after that i had completed all others…
Any way , best wishes to you dude! Hope to meet you in person on 21st..
@Ifthikhar
http://www.ifthikhar.blogspot.com
hi chetan can u tell me how can i be apart of ur event which is happening at loyaola colg. anyways i have read all of ur books and they are just awesome. hope i could make it on 21st.:-)byee takecare
hi chetan:-) i hate reading books to be frank but for the first time in my 23years i read ur 2states as my friends read it they want me also to read it. i wouldnt have concentrated that much during my exams
u r book inspired me to read the novels. iam looking forward to read ur other books and we will definetly make it on 21st for the launch.
hey cheatan…. just kiddin i just finished ur 2 states well it was about two states literally and metaphorically.i enjoyed my time with your book. And thnx for that favour.
keep it up
will send you my full review soon.
Hi chetan,
Glad that You are finally coming to Chennai.But its sad that its on a Monday!! YR end,No leave!! All the best!
Please post some pics of the event..
Please do come over to Chennai often!!
Happy Writing..
Cheers..Preethy
Dear Chetan,
This is a message from your avid readers, Deepti, Lakshmi & myself, Regina.
We enjoy reading your stories…the characters are always vibrant and easy to identify with, true to life, humourous and touch a chord within us each time.
Your latest offering, 2 States is yet another masterpiece in this genre of writing. You have penned your real life experiences in a lucid manner. We particularly admire the way you have described the confluence of 2 cultures. The North-South divide has been captured exceptionally well. Like all good love stories, the climax was the best part.
Our ardent wish is to see this story translated into a 70MM cinematic experience. It has all the ingredients of a sureshot Bollywood blockbuster.
In fact, we three have debated extensively and are happy to propose the following starcast & crew who we think are sure to do full justice to your story .
Director – either Imtiaz Ali or Rajkumar Hirani
Krish – Shahid Kapur
Ananya – Priyanka Chopra
Mrs Radha Swaminathan – Supriya Pathak
Mr.Swaminathan- Mohanlal
Mrs Kavita Malhotra- Kirron Kher
Mr. Malhotra-Pankaj Kapoor
Manju- Master Darsheel
Harish-Madhavan
Bala – Saurabh Shukla
Anil Mathur – K K Menon
Minti – Anita Hasnandani
Duke – Chetan Hansraj
Rajji Mama – Anupam Kher
Shipra Masi – Himani Shivpuri
Pammiji – Daisy Irani
Guruji – Makarand Deshpande
Dr Nita Iyer – Vidya Balan (cameo)
Music – Pritam
Choreography – Farah Khan
We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see our wish turn into reality soon !!!
Regards
Regina, Deepti & Lakshmi
Hi chetan……….Story is damn good……Today i complete the book…..waiting for ur next novel release…..