Author Chetan Bhagat explains why he turned to Bollywood, saying it's a 'deal-making factory'Chetan Bhagat, known for his book-to-film adaptations, expressed disappointment with Bollywood's superficiality and transactional relations...
05 Nov, 2025, 09.30 AM IST
‘My deal made sense then’: When Chetan Bhagat got just Rs 11 lakh for a Rs 500 crore movieAuthor Chetan Bhagat revealed his initial Rs 1 lakh deal for '3 Idiots' film rights, with a Rs 10 lakh bonus. Despite the film's massive su...
12 Oct, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
Film made on his book earned over Rs 400 crore. But what author received as payment for selling rights will shock youThe author of 'Five Point Someone', Chetan Bhagat, revealed his earnings from the film rights for '3 Idiots'. The movie became a massive su...
11 Oct, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
What Salman Khan really thinks about his fame? Chetan Bhagat says he feels 'like a monkey in a zoo'Chetan Bhagat recently shared his memorable experience of meeting Salman Khan at his residence, Galaxy Apartments, during the making of Hel...
01 Apr, 2025, 07.49 PM IST
Aamir Khan Birthday: 6 must-watch Bollywood films of the superstar available on OTTToday is Aamir Khan’s 58th birthday. To honour the Bollywood actor’s birthday, here are six films you must watch on OTT that demonstrate wh...
14 Mar, 2023, 01.55 PM IST
'Had he not written the editorial...'Chetan Bhagat gets schooled, Twitter-style, for seeking credit in India's vax driveThe writer's mentions were a mix of sarcastic and jibe-filled tweets.
01 Sep, 2021, 06.31 PM IST
Alisha Chinai backs allegations against Anu Malik, two decades after her own #MeToo claimsOn Sunday, the music composer had stepped down as judge from the reality show 'Indian Idol'.
22 Oct, 2018, 12.58 PM IST
Chetan Bhagat's advice for students: High scores welcome, but marketing skills essential as wellThe best-selling author also said that there is a need to change the present education system.
22 Feb, 2018, 12.38 PM IST
Legal row over 'Half Girlfriend' settled: Chetan Bhagat terms the work fictitiousA dispute between Bhagat and a royal family of Bihar has been settled.
04 Jun, 2017, 12.48 PM IST
Chetan Bhagat's novel makes it to Delhi University syllabus and Twitterati is losing it!DU students will now study Bhagat’s novel as part of the English literature syllabus from the academic session that starts in July.
25 Apr, 2017, 01.09 PM IST
Chetan Bhagat's latest book 'One Indian Girl' breaks pre-order record on AmazonThe book revolves around an "Indian girl who is intelligent and successful, because of which she finds it difficult to get love."
20 Aug, 2016, 04.23 PM IST
Everyone in Anna Hazare's 'pathshala' officially placed: Chetan Bhagat"I have always had an autobiographical element in female characters of my stories. My mother is a strong women, so is my wife and mother-in...
25 Jan, 2015, 02.57 PM IST
This year, husbands #FastForHer on Karwa ChauthLeading matrimonial site Shaadi.com, a few weeks back has launched its #FastforHer campaign where they urged Indian man to fast for their b...
11 Oct, 2014, 04.17 PM IST
Times CelebexBeing Numero Uno is not new to Amitabh Bachchan. So there he is perched right on top of the of Times Celebex powered by zoOm! for the month...
02 Jun, 2014, 06.07 AM IST
AAP, an "item girl" of politics: Author Chetan BhagatBhagat told, "AAP has really, really let me down. I feel so let down by their antics. The cost-benefit analysis of this just does not add u...
22 Jan, 2014, 12.59 PM IST
2013: When newcomers pulled it off in their debut filmsThe year gone by saw the launch of many new faces in Bollywood, who impressed the audiences with their debut performances.
25 Dec, 2013, 02.42 PM IST
Is '3 Idiots' the new 'Sholay'?The film has grossed about Rs 240cr in just 10 days of worldwide theatrical business and may touch staggering Rs 300cr figure.
06 Jan, 2010, 04.33 AM IST