

To be happily married ever after, though, they have an arduous task ahead. They fall deeply in love during their time together in college, and as time goes on, they decide to get married. As Bhagat aptly portrays, not only should the couple be willing to wed, but their families have to accept the union too! Bhagat leads his readers through the love story of Ananya and Krish, who belong to two culturally diverse states in India. The novel is a hilarious take on the complications that arise within Indian families, especially when youngsters from diverse backgrounds fall in love and decide to tie the knot. Chetan Bhagat’s 2 States is the author’s personal account of the challenges that he and his wife faced in convincing their parents to agree to their love marriage.

Will they make it? From the bestselling author Chetan Bhagat comes another witty tale about inter-community marriages in modern India.A wedding in India is a complex affair that involves more than just the bride and groom - it includes every member of both the families. To convert their love story into a love marriage, the couple has a tough battle ahead of them for it is easy to fight and rebel, but harder to convince. Welcome to 2 States, the story of Krish and Ananya, who are from two different states of India, deeply in love with each other, and want to get married. In India, there are a few more steps: Boy loves girl. 'Love marriages around the world are simple: Boy loves girl. Bhagat has touched a nerve with young Indian readers and acquired almost cult status – International Herald Tribune.

A rockstar of Indian Publishing – The Times of India. India's Paperback King- The Guardian.The biggest- selling English –language novelist in India's history- The New York Times. A R Rahman in Time magazine, on Chetan's inclusion in the Time 100 Most Influential People in the world. Many writers are successful at expressing what's in their hearts or articulation of particular point of view.
