~My Fav Book Ever~Five Point Some One

I just thought of posting about my favorite book/author that I ever read,, I guess its da same with many other college goers as well.The way he describes his life at IIT is simply amazing.Lemme tell u that I read da whole book in just 3hrs, now imagine how interesting was dat book to me!! so guyz my sincere advice is that you is if u still havent had a go at it,, u better do it now. cheerz!!!!!

So who is CHETAN BHAGAT???

Chetan Bhagat (born 22 April 1974) is India's highest selling Indian author. He is the author of two bestsellers: Five Point Someone - What not to do at IIT and One Night @ the Call Center(click here to know more). He is also the scriptwriter for 'Hello', the Bollywood movie based on One Night @ the Call Center.

He studied at The Army Public School, Delhi (1978-1991) and graduated from IIT Delhi (1991-1995). He completed his post-graduate studies from IIM Ahmedabad (1995-1997). At IIM Ahmedabad, he received a medal for the 'best outgoing student award'. He has been working in Hong Kong with Goldman Sachs, an investment bank, since 1999.

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His first book, Five Point Someone - What not to do at IIT (May 2004) is a novel about three boys who join IIT Delhi and try to cope with the notoriously heavy workload of the institute. This book has continued to stay on the India Today bestseller list ever since its publication (190 weeks in January 2008). It won him the Society Young Achiever's award in 2004 and the Publisher's Recognition award in 2005. Rajkumar Hirani in his new film is taking script of Five Point Someone with Aamir Khan in the lead role.

The novel is set in the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, in the period 1991 to 1995. It is about the adventures of three mechanical engineering students (and friends), Hari Kumar (the narrator), Ryan Oberoi, and Alok Gupta, who fail to cope with the cruel grading system of the IITs and come to be known as five pointers due to their perennially low 5.something GPA's.

The book is narrated in the first person by Hari, with some small passages by his friends Ryan and Alok, as well as a letter by Hari's girlfriend Neha Cherian. It deals with the lives of the three friends whose elation on making it to one of the best engineering colleges in India is quickly deflated by the rigor and monotony of academic work. Most of the book deals with the numerous attempts by the trio to cope with and/or beat the system as well as Hari's fling with Neha who just happens to be the daughter of Prof. Cherian, the sadistic head of the Mechanical Engineering Department.

While the tone of the novel is humorous, it takes some dark turns every now and then, especially when it comes to the families of the main characters. Most of the action, however, takes place inside the campus as the boys, led by the ever creative Ryan, frequently lament how the internationally lauded IIT system has stifled their creativity by forcing them to value grades more than anything else. Uninspiring teaching and numerous assignments adds to their woes although the boys do find a sympathizer in Prof. Veera, the new fluid mechanics professor.

Flim Adaption

For all those who have loved Chetan Bhagat’s famous book- Five Point Someone , here’s some great news.Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor will be pairing up for Raju Hirani’s next venture based on Chetan Bhagat’s book – Five Point Someone.

The book which is very popular among youngsters will now be on screen. Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra refuses to reveal much about the film until it is sealed. Earlier Kajol was being considered for the film but because of her busy schedule the role went to Kareena.

The much awaited Aamir – Kareena pair will finally be seen on screen. With a great script and Star cast, good entertainment is expected.

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