Youth icon Chetan Bhagat needs no introduction. Ask any youngster if s/he has read his books, and the most common reply is: "I've read Chetan Bhagat".
With five fiction and one non-fiction best-seller titles to his credit,
all Bhagat wants now is a balance of family, work and health. Bhagat
was in town on Saturday to speak at a motivational seminar and candidly
answered a few quick questions asked by Vithika Salomi. Excerpts:
Your message to the IIT/NEET aspirants?
Follow six steps. Set a time-bound goal, have a solid reason to support your target, be around people who would encourage, form a detailed action plan, form a setback dealing mechanism and have faith. The two examinations are difficult and need regular preparation. But all examinations in life are difficult.
Nearly 13 lakh students are taking the JEE Mains 2013. What about those students who don't make it?
Life doesn't end at IIT. Not everyone can get through as the seats are limited. If one door closes, then another opens. Parents should also understand that not everybody can become an IITian.
As an IITian, your suggestion about what ought to be done at IIT?
After getting into IIT, make the most of that time as it is a very important phase of your life. We used to learn a lot, but we should also focus on personality development.
What does young India lack?
Youngsters lack proper guidance and role models. There's no one to advise them about the correct path in life.
What changes are visible in Bihar from your earlier visits? Any Bihar connect?
One can see more malls in the state capital. Sonakshi Sinha and Sushant Singh Rajput, who hail from Patna, are good friends. I think there should be Bihari restaurants all over India. Bihari cuisine is unique, especially "litti chokha".
How do you handle success?
For me, even getting into IIT Delhi was a big success. People who taste success for the first time are not able to remain grounded, but I'm used to it. I want to reach more Indians and know what my value is among them.
You've often been accused of pioneering "100 rupees literature" that has "substandard language"? Comment.
(Laughs) "Ab to rate zyada ho gayi hai." It used to be said that literature does not reach real India. And when someone writes for real India and prices it accordingly, then they are accused of lowering the class. We kept the price affordable but not at the cost of incurring losses.
Your upcoming projects?
Currently, I'm working on the script of Salman Khan starrer "Kick", a Hindi remake of a Telugu movie. Fiction fans would have to wait till the film goes on floor. I also want to write a book on Bihar.
Your tweets have frequently kicked up controversy, so have you. Comment?
It's the job of a writer to raise issues and create awareness. Even if it gains media attention, the focus is on the issue. I don't promote a book or myself.
Your message to the IIT/NEET aspirants?
Follow six steps. Set a time-bound goal, have a solid reason to support your target, be around people who would encourage, form a detailed action plan, form a setback dealing mechanism and have faith. The two examinations are difficult and need regular preparation. But all examinations in life are difficult.
Nearly 13 lakh students are taking the JEE Mains 2013. What about those students who don't make it?
Life doesn't end at IIT. Not everyone can get through as the seats are limited. If one door closes, then another opens. Parents should also understand that not everybody can become an IITian.
As an IITian, your suggestion about what ought to be done at IIT?
After getting into IIT, make the most of that time as it is a very important phase of your life. We used to learn a lot, but we should also focus on personality development.
What does young India lack?
Youngsters lack proper guidance and role models. There's no one to advise them about the correct path in life.
What changes are visible in Bihar from your earlier visits? Any Bihar connect?
One can see more malls in the state capital. Sonakshi Sinha and Sushant Singh Rajput, who hail from Patna, are good friends. I think there should be Bihari restaurants all over India. Bihari cuisine is unique, especially "litti chokha".
How do you handle success?
For me, even getting into IIT Delhi was a big success. People who taste success for the first time are not able to remain grounded, but I'm used to it. I want to reach more Indians and know what my value is among them.
You've often been accused of pioneering "100 rupees literature" that has "substandard language"? Comment.
(Laughs) "Ab to rate zyada ho gayi hai." It used to be said that literature does not reach real India. And when someone writes for real India and prices it accordingly, then they are accused of lowering the class. We kept the price affordable but not at the cost of incurring losses.
Your upcoming projects?
Currently, I'm working on the script of Salman Khan starrer "Kick", a Hindi remake of a Telugu movie. Fiction fans would have to wait till the film goes on floor. I also want to write a book on Bihar.
Your tweets have frequently kicked up controversy, so have you. Comment?
It's the job of a writer to raise issues and create awareness. Even if it gains media attention, the focus is on the issue. I don't promote a book or myself.
source:TNN
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