One Indian Girl - Reader's Review - A story about love, dreams, career and feminism in modern India from a girl's point of view

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Review of Chetan Bhagat's One Indian Girl



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Front Cover of One Indian Girl

One Indian Girl is a captivating story about love, dreams, career, and feminism in modern India, told from a girl's perspective. It is Chetan Bhagat's seventh fictional novel and his ninth book overall.

Author: Chetan Bhagat

First published on : October 1, 2016

Book Publisher: Rupa Publications India.

Type : Feminism , Fiction


One Indian Girl by Chetan Bhagat

Plot  
One Indian Girl follows the story of Radhika Mehta, a highly successful female investment banker with strong opinions and a substantial income. This novel delves into themes of love, dreams, career, and feminism in modern India, all from Radhika's perspective. Radhika is educated, hardworking, smart, and strong-minded, with a clear stance on everything.

She struggles to find a suitable groom due to the male dominance in her society, and her strong virtues make it challenging to find the perfect love. The narrative explores Radhika's views, emotions, and dreams, offering a compelling glimpse into her life. This book is sure to captivate readers, keeping them engaged until the very last page.


How it happened

Chetan Bhagat  had wanted to write a novel from a female first-person perspective for many years. He aimed to focus on women and address themes of feminism. As a male writer, this posed a significant challenge, and he initially lacked the confidence to tackle it. After over a decade of writing, he finally took on the challenge with One Indian Girl.


The Indian Express describes the book as "a likable handbook for feminists." It has received mixed to positive reviews from critics.

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Front and back cover of Chetan Bhagat's One Indian Girl

One Indian Girl is one of the books that has made pre-order history and qualified for Amazon Best Reads. It's an engaging read that will undoubtedly keep you hooked until the end, brimming with curiosity.

The novel was slated for a film adaptation under the same name, expected to release soon. Bollywood's leading actress Kangana Ranaut is set to portray the protagonist role of Radhika Mehta.

Chetan Bhagat had wrote this on his facebook page on May 2, 2022
"Delighted to share that Sony Pictures International Productions has acquired the film adaptation rights to my novel ‘One Indian Girl'."

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Conclusion:: "One Indian Girl" received a mixed response from critics and readers. The book received recognition for attempting to highlight the viewpoint of women, especially in the setting of Indian society. Many readers, particularly young urban women juggling job and familial demands, could relate to Radhika's problems and experiences. A few critics said the book's portrayal of feminism lacked substance and was shallow. They contended that Bhagat's depiction of a woman's viewpoint was constrained by his personal knowledge and experiences. The plot's predictability and the depth of the supporting cast members have drawn criticism.

In contrast to Chetan Bhagat's earlier works, "One Indian Girl" offers a narrative that is based on a strong female protagonist addressing modern challenges. Even while it might not go too far into the nuances of feminism, it offers an interesting and provocative look at the difficulties that contemporary Indian women face.

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