Chetan Bhagat
Chetan Bhagat is a best-selling authors in India, his books having sold seven million copies worldwide
Popular author and speaker motivating youth on education, career, and life changes.
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About Chetan Bhagat
Chetan Bhagat is one of India’s most influential contemporary authors, a storyteller whose writings have shaped an entire generation of readers. With over seven million copies of his books sold worldwide, he stands as one of the most successful English-language novelists in the country. In 2008, The New York Times recognised him as “the biggest selling English-language novelist in India’s history,” a testament to his unmatched popularity and cultural impact. When you book Chetan Bhagat for your event, you invite a voice that resonates strongly with young professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and corporate audiences alike.
A graduate of the prestigious IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad, Chetan Bhagat brings both intellectual depth and relatable storytelling to his sessions. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as an investment banker for nearly a decade, an experience that shaped his understanding of ambition, work-life struggles, leadership, and corporate challenges. His novels, including Five Point Someone, 2 States, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, and Half Girlfriend, have been adapted into blockbuster Bollywood films, further amplifying his influence and taking his stories to millions more.
Chetan Bhagat is also a celebrated columnist whose opinion pieces on youth, education, politics, and society appear regularly in leading newspapers. His TEDx and corporate talks focus on themes like thinking differently, overcoming fear, adopting a growth mindset, leadership for the new India, and navigating career choices. He has been a judge on popular reality shows, including Nach Baliye, expanding his presence into mainstream entertainment.
What makes him a powerful speaker is his ability to simplify complex ideas with humour, honesty, and real-life anecdotes. Hire Chetan Bhagat if you’re looking for an engaging, high-impact speaker who brings fresh perspectives, relatable stories, and actionable insights. His journey—from IIT to IIM to becoming India's most widely read author—makes him a compelling voice for inspiration, creativity, and reinvention.
Chetan Bhagat is one of India’s most influential contemporary authors, a storyteller whose writings have shaped an entire generation of readers. With over seven million copies of his books sold worldwide, he stands as one of the most successful English-language novelists in the country. In 2008, The New York Times recognised him as “the biggest selling English-language novelist in India’s history,” a testament to his unmatched popularity and cultural impact. When you book Chetan Bhagat for your event, you invite a voice that resonates strongly with young professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and corporate audiences alike.
A graduate of the prestigious IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad, Chetan Bhagat brings both intellectual depth and relatable storytelling to his sessions. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as an investment banker for nearly a decade, an experience that shaped his understanding of ambition, work-life struggles, leadership, and corporate challenges. His novels, including Five Point Someone, 2 States, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, and Half Girlfriend, have been adapted into blockbuster Bollywood films, further amplifying his influence and taking his stories to millions more.
Chetan Bhagat is also a celebrated columnist whose opinion pieces on youth, education, politics, and society appear regularly in leading newspapers. His TEDx and corporate talks focus on themes like thinking differently, overcoming fear, adopting a growth mindset, leadership for the new India, and navigating career choices. He has been a judge on popular reality shows, including Nach Baliye, expanding his presence into mainstream entertainment.
What makes him a powerful speaker is his ability to simplify complex ideas with humour, honesty, and real-life anecdotes. Hire Chetan Bhagat if you’re looking for an engaging, high-impact speaker who brings fresh perspectives, relatable stories, and actionable insights. His journey—from IIT to IIM to becoming India's most widely read author—makes him a compelling voice for inspiration, creativity, and reinvention.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Chetan Bhagat
Author
Wrote bestselling novels like Five Point Someone, 2 States, Half Girlfriend
Screenwriter
Wrote screenplays for films like Kai Po Che!, 2 States, Kick & Half Girlfriend
Columnist
Writes columns for The Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar
Literary Influence
Inspired the blockbuster film 3 Idiots with his novel Five Point Someone
Global Achievement
Named Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People in the World’
Filmfare Best Screenplay
Won the Filmfare award for Best Screenplay for Kai Po Che!
Youth Advocate
Uses his writing and public speaking to influence youth
Why Chetan Bhagat ?
Hire Chetan Bhagat as a motivational speaker to discover how someone with zero formal literary training went on to transform India’s reading habits. He proves that passion beats pedigree every time.
Book Chetan Bhagat to understand why being consistent matters more than being talented. His talk is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in mediocrity, showing how everyday discipline creates extraordinary outcomes.
Yes, Chetan Bhagat says being selfish is not a flaw—it’s survival. Hire him to hear why living for yourself isn’t wrong but essential for mental clarity, ambition, and reinvention.
Book Chetan Bhagat to hear how he transitioned from writing light-hearted romance novels to deeply motivating self-help books. His journey is a blueprint on how to evolve with your audience and stay relevant.
Hire Chetan Bhagat through engage4more to learn the art of effective communication. From books to social media, he shows how to tell your story, build your brand, and win hearts with words.
Book Chetan Bhagat as a speaker to understand how building the right network helped him thrive in both corporate and creative worlds. His talk will shift your mindset from contacts to meaningful connections.
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