2 States by Chetan Bhagat

2 states is a simple, engaging and witty story of a Punjabi boy and a Tamil Brahmin girl. These two meet in IIM-Ahemdabad and the inevitable happens. Then they have to convince their families on both sides and still be in love to reach their goal(marriage). Marriage of paranthas and dosas, paneer and sambhar. Sounds familiar?? Yes!!!Every Indian who watches movies will know the twists in this story. The author says most of the incidents were inspired from his own marriage, if its true, one rocking marriage it was. The cultural differences of Punjabi and Tamilian families are portrayed very well in a funny way.The story emphasizes on  family bonding, togetherness and yes the never ending love in a relationship. The story also dwells upon the relationship of father-son, son-mother, husband-wife, the in-laws, the typical Punjabis born and brought up in Delhi, the staunch Tamil Brahmins. Between, one even finds the touch of a spirituality in the story and morals on forgiveness which is aptly put in by way of interesting relationship between ex-army father and IIM-A graduated son. Overall this book was entertaining and can be made into a good south-indian pot boiler more than a Bollywood flick. As of me, I still rate ‘Five Point Someone’ better from all his works so far.

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