Readers of books adore making up stories and entire movies in their heads. Readers who enjoy reading have the opportunity to explore a variety of worlds. It is what maintains their interest and engrossment. After finishing a book, it is always entertaining to watch a film that is actually based on the book. Is it not?
One of India’s most popular authors, Chetan Bhagat’s books have served as the basis for some of the best Bollywood films, starring some of the industry’s top stars.
In addition to being a novelist, he is also a scriptwriter, columnist, television host, and motivational speaker from India. His writing style and social media presence both reflect his funny personality.
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Half Girlfriend (2017)
Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor collaborated on the film “Half Girlfriend” last year, which was adapted from Bhagat’s book of the same name.
The Mohit Suri-directed movie had an intriguing opening weekend at the box office, but it lost steam after that. The book portrays the tale of a young Bihari kid who doesn’t even speak decent English but falls in love with a wealthy, upper-class English-speaking girl from Delhi, once again illustrating the cultural contrasts.
Teenagers who are unsure of their feelings for someone until it is too late are the target audience for this story. Good friendships can be destroyed by misunderstandings and immaturity, and there’s no doubt that kids could identify with the compelling plot.
The primary couple’s acting received harsh criticism from the critics because it wasn’t particularly noteworthy.
2 States (2014)
The book, which was based on Chetan Bhagat’s actual life, exposed the terrible truth of marriage in Indian society. In Indian society, it is a great thing when two individuals of a different caste or religion fall in love, and even parents do not offer their support.
The movie “2 States,” which was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Karan Johar, was based on Bhagat’s book of the same name. Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who played the author and his wife when they were in college, respectively, were the movie’s stars. Thanks to Alia’s freewheeling acting and bubbly appeal, the blockbuster movie, which was based on the north-south cultural divide, was a huge success. Ronit Roy was excellent as Kapoor’s alcoholic father.
KAI PO CHe! (2013)
This was a huge success and was based on Chetan Bhagat’s “The 3 Mistakes of My Life.” Newcomers Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, and Amit Sadh played the key parts in the Abhishek Kapoor-directed film. And despite the inexperience, the film did remarkably well. Boxoffice.com reports that the total domestic receipts were Rs 480 million.
The film, which was set in Gujarat, had the appropriate amount of cricket and politics. The moral, social, and theological challenges that are the focus of the book succeed in melting hearts and, in some circumstances, even causing tears to fall. The book, which is set in Ahmedabad, is about friendship, love, business, and cricket. The plot thickened as the actual Gujarat riots and the devastating Bhuj earthquake was described.
3 idiots (2009)
Three friends from various origins who are under pressure to perform better academically at IIT are the subject of the book Five Point Someone. Every student who could identify with the high levels of stress associated with studying while having their best friends nearby adored the book.
It is without a doubt the source of the 2009 smash film “Three Idiots,” starring Aamir Khan and earning the best-ever box office haul at the time. It continues to be one of Indians’ favorite films.
The film, which was adapted from Chetan Bhagat’s “Five Point Someone,” was one of the highest-grossing Indian productions to emerge from Bollywood. Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi starred in the film, which was based on the experiences of IIT students.
Boman Irani portrayed an odd professor. The hilly region of Ladakh became a regular location for following Bollywood movies as a result of several of the movie’s scenes being filmed there.
Three years later, motivated by “3 Idiots” popularity, Shankar directed the Tamil movie “Nanban” in 2012.
Hello (2008)
Turning the pages of the fascinating tale of six buddies who work in a call center causes goosebumps a few times. These buddies are each struggling with their own issues, but one night, a call from a particular someone shifts their perspective on everything. The 2008 film adaptation of the book was the first.
Nevertheless, the Salman Khan-starring film “Hello” received mixed reviews because it changed several of the book’s characters and scenes and had a weak storyline.
This one was based on the book “One Night at the Call Center” by Chetan Bhagat. The film’s star cast was diverse and included Sohail Khan, Sharman Joshi, and Gul Panag. This heartbreaking tale of broken hearts, unfulfilled dreams, and inner turmoil failed to make the cash registers ring.
