Hi all,
Got a lovely mail from an uncle, who helped reach a decision with 2 States. See the actual mail below ( some actual details hidden). Made my day. Who said books don’t make a difference?
Love,
Chetan
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Dear Chetan,
My family and myself have always been your fan from the time I laid my hands on your first novel.I have not only read them but also gifted them to my customers(I am a restaurateur) and relatives.This last book of yours namely 2 states appears as though its my family story.
I am a punjabi sharma and my daughter has fallen in love with a keralite boy(have to mention boy because now our constitution allows lesbain marriages too). I will be insulting Punjabi blood if I deny the protest drama that took place.The protest was followed by an angioplasty on me. This too did not deter the love birds.All this happened in October 2008.
Now the marriage is slated for 21st December 2009. The boy is a Lieutanant with Indian navy. Your book has acted as balm to my deliberately delayed decision.I now have no regrets.
I have planned to gift your book to my invitees on the wedding night.I hope your publisher would consider to erect a small kiosk and you would honour me by gracing the occassion.
Please consider this as a personal invitation.
Date 21st December 2009. Time Marriage ceremony 10.30 a.m (Keralite style}
Reception Punjabi Style 8.00pm onwards.
Venue [XXX]
[XXX],
xxx.
Yours,
xxx
Hi Chetan,
This is a big fan of urs, a girl who has started loving books and making them her friend just coz of u.
Lovely to hear that the book is bringing a change in society. Seems that u r achieving ur objective which u also mentioned in 2 states,becoming a writer “Someone who tells stories that are fun but bring about change too. The pen’s mightier than the sword, one of the first proverbs we learnt, isn’t it?”
So Chetan, “Isn’t it?”
Congrats…..:)
Eagerly waiting for 3 idiots.
Your regular reader,fan, admirer nd well wisher
Regards
Hey!
That is so nice to hear!
I too am undergoing a similar tryst! Me a Mallu and the girl a Bong, I had written my story on my blog… then I was surprised to read Two States!! It is a really fast, engaging and a book with real sense of humor! I could find myself laughing aloud reading the book!!
Read my story: http://vnovin.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/east-meets-south-with-a-bang/
Cheers!
Novin
PS: I am planning to place 2 states in my Dads bedroom
Now this is Fantastic! Thats what influencing is all about. But fiction inspiring reality, heard that for the first time
Way to go!
Hi Chetan,
I am a big tamilian fan of yours(Now settled in new Delhi)…actually to tell u the truth i read your book while coming from Chennai to New Delhi in the non stop Durranto express and i really enjoyed as i knew the two cultures personally…The way you started your dedication of this book actually many men will not have the guts to do so …hats off…then really when i read the first page where u said u ill make fun of south Indian people it really hurt me…but tell u frankly i have never saw any North Indian guy Vouch for us like you…thanks …and one more thing the other day i read a article where you said why you are pricing less then 100 rs per book ….that is very good idea of yours hope some other “”Indian”" authors follow this …i hope u know where i read that article(Its from Our HINDU)… Ok last this is my personal view please sell the rights of this book to a Tamil producer preferably either Prakash raj (In Tamil)or Dil Raju(in Telugu)if u have not heard about this names ask Anni she will help you because your first three novels were made in into Hindi films at least this you can make it in Tamil then we all believe what u told in the starting of the book….
Take care
cheers
Hi Chetan ur book 2states is the wonderful novel i read it latest im big fan of ur novels.Ur novel is similar to my story but the difference was we din got married we had a breakoff. Hes south indin n me a north indian punjabi n hes from chennai still i miss him lots its been 2yrs since we broke but i miss his each talk n he 2..god bless him always. Anyways plz write ur new novel soon i m eagerly waiting..ur awesum writer dats d word for u..
Hi! Chetan,
You know chetan I ahve become a regular writter to your blog now.
I felt happy when I read abt the impact of ur book 2states on the Punjabi uncle.U know its a gr8 completement for a writter if something happens like this. I am really touched and happy for u. I am also recoomending everyone ur books. One Incident happen with me I have gave ur book Five Point Some one to my Asst. Manager he like it soo much that he gave me a lunch treat. Soo keep writting n luv to meet you some day.
luv Shrruthi
Dear Chetan,
I have read all of your books. Your books reveal you are enjoy watching people and your mixture of facts and fantacy is excellent. I Have a request, I am not particularly interested in the rituals of our marriage. But I hope every ritual has a meaning. You have lot of fan following and when you write such books, you also try to explain the meaning also. Only rediculing makes us lough and forget the book. Atleast as a epilouge you can do this. This will enable people like us to undetstand why such rituals are in place.
thanks
siva
Hi Chetan,
Love to know that you have brought the chnage u want to make in the country.
Atleast the uncle got inspired n did some good.Hats off to u man.Nw i am jus thinking whether u will be attending the marriage or nt?
@ d uncle-uncle u rockkk!!gr8 decision!!wish ur kids a happy n cheerful life ahead:)
@cb-dude cnt stop praisin 2 states!!awesum!!!!!wish u wrote my economics textbook too!!(thn it wud hav been more interestin lol)
cheers:)
Hi Chetan ,
Many have missed to appreciate you for the terrific observation power you have!!! Its just amazing to see how u describe a “gujarati” , “Punjabi” , “Tamil”..and so on with respective traits!!
Regards,
Sayali!
hi Chetan,
Hi chetan, I wrote a reveiw on the book very soon after i finished reading it. Go through it if you have the time http://ria-lize.blogspot.com/2009/10/2-states-by-chetan-bhagat.html and leave your expert comments,
Thanks and regards,
Ria.
Hi chetan,
You have made india to read and including me. Two states was a nice, fast and an engaging book, but your best was five point someone. In Two states you made too much fun on chenniate, ha ha ha obviously I am also a chennaite.
Ennudaya valthukal ungalukum ungal manivikum, endrum anbudan
arun (have your wife’s help to read the above sentence).
Chetan,
We really needed someone who can make ppl break regional barrier. We live in globalized world but still some guy believes that his state is meant only for his state ppl. I hope ur book can at least educate young gen n force them to think n let their parents also think the same. Pls dont let ur pen stop moving!!
Hi Chetan,
) who resides in Chennai currently… I read all of your earlier books and enjoyed them.
I am a Kanadiga(also andhritee
But reading this book is entirely different for me! The kind issues you faced when you stepped in this city made me to remember my days when i came here last dec 2008
wow.. each location you mentioned in chennai made me to remember 
Now i feel like am in sync wit many others 
Only thing is i dont have girl frnd 
Expecting more from u!
Regards,
Anil
Hello Chetan
My name is Rima. I am from Bangalore, 23 years old.
I want to say a big thank you – simply because, i read your book “2 States” in a span of 2 days! I want to confess that those two days were filled with enthusiasm and positive energy for me! I lose my self while reading your books. I aspire to find someone who was/is as committed as you were/are to Anusha!
Awaiting your next book eagerly.
I just love your writing style!
Yours Truly,
Rima
dear chetan
I loved your book… n Tell u smthn more i am a North indian Madly in love with A South indian guy..
Hi Chetan,
So are you attending the wedding or not???????
TC
kedar
Hi Chetan,
I have become a very big fan of urs. i have read all ur 4 books and i liked this one d most and now this has become my favourite book. i m so much inspired of this book dat now i m waiting for my ananya so dat i could get her like u and marry her. thanks for writing this book and now eagerly waiting for ur nexr book.
with regards,
saurabh gupta.
LOveeeddd it!!!
Hi,
I have read all your books.But ‘2 states’ holds a special place in my life.. i could say its more or less my personal experience..we also had a battle with our family for 2 years and finally we got married in 2009.
eagrly waiting for the next book…Wishing you all the best.