What is Chetan Bhagat's Net Worth?
Chetan Bhagat is a renowned Indian author, columnist, screenwriter, and speaker who has an impressive net worth of $50 million. Bhagat has written several bestselling novels, including Five Point Someone, One Night @ the Call Center, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, 2 States, Revolution 2020, and What Young India Wants. All his books have consistently topped bestseller lists and four have been adapted into successful Bollywood films.
Bhagat's influence extends beyond novels. Time Magazine named him one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World," and the New York Times acknowledged him as "The biggest selling English language novelist in India's history." He frequently contributes columns to leading English and Hindi newspapers, focusing on youth and national development issues, and is a sought-after motivational speaker.
Early Life and Education
Chetan Bhagat was born on April 22, 1974, in Delhi to a middle-class Punjabi family. He completed his schooling at Army Public School in Delhi before attending the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM).
Professional Career
After his academic pursuits, Bhagat embarked on a career in Investment Banking, working for 11 years in Hong Kong. Following this extensive period in the financial sector, he returned to Mumbai to pursue his passion for writing full-time.
Personal Life
Bhagat is married to Anusha Bhagat, and the couple is blessed with two children. They currently reside in Mumbai, where he continues to write and engage in various public speaking events.
