2 States: The Story of My Marriage - An Inter state love affair that proves real love has no boundaries - Reader's Review

Review of Chetan Bhagat's 2 States: The Story of My Marriage

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Chetan Bhagat's book "2 States: The Story of My Marriage" was initially released in 2009. The work is largely semi-autobiographical and is based on the author's personal experiences, especially his marriage that bridges cultures. The narrative of Krish Malhotra, a Delhi-born Punjabi guy, and Ananya Swaminathan, a Chennai-born Tamil girl, who fell in love while attending the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), is told in the book. The main plot point of the story is how their romantic journey to marriage is complicated by cultural differences and resistance from their families.

Author : Chetan Bhagat

First published on : October 2009

Book Publisher: RUPA AND COMPANY

Type : Contemporary Fiction Love story

Plot : The plot of this clever tale revolves around Krish and Ananya's attempts to persuade their parents to approve of their marriage. They come from extremely different cultural backgrounds: Ananya's family is rigid and proud of their Tamil history, whereas Krish's family is described as conventional and conservative. Prejudices and stereotypes are just one of the many obstacles the couple must overcome. Another is the practical difficulty of linking two very different cultures.


Number of pages : 270

ISBN : 9788129115300

The novel is witty tale about inter-community marriages in modern India. In the story the loving couples hails from south and northern states of India. There are huge differences in culture, language etc, but still they found their true love in each other.  Krish and Ananya has to convince their parents about their love and desperately wants to get married. The story has a happy ending and it is interesting to read.

Chetan Bhagat, known as a "common man's writer", has created a heart-warming and remarkable story in this novel. The language is simple and accessible, making it easy for readers to relate to the story. As you delve into the book, it becomes clear that this romantic tale offers a unique perspective. It is an inspirational read for young adults and offers valuable insight into how to get ahead in life and love..

The entertaining and captivating book "2 States: The Story of My Marriage" perfectly conveys the spirit of modern Indian society as well as the difficulties of cross-cultural partnerships. Because of Chetan Bhagat's skill in fusing humor with weighty subjects, this book is a pleasure to read. Even with its little shortcomings, it is nonetheless one of Bhagat's best-loved works and makes a significant contribution to Indian popular fiction. Regardless matter your interests—romance, family relationships, or cultural discovery—"2 States" provides a touching and delightful encounter.

The book is a good read, the plot is engaging and its truly awesome and it will definitely force you read the book in a single sit. You will not get bored while reading it and it's a bet :). It is a must read for the rising young youths and for those who are tensed about their life, this will give them a big confidence. Get your copy from Chetan Bhagat's 2 States: The Story of My Marriage

Due to the novel's widespread appeal, a successful Bollywood film adaptation of it was made in 2014, solidifying its status in popular culture even further. A romantic comedy film named "2 States " Starring Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt was released which was based on Chetan's 2009 Novel "2 States" and the film was directed by Abhishek Varman. The film which was released on April 18 2014, has earned more than 70 crores net in the country.

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