2 States: The Story of My Marriage (2009) by Chetan Bhagat
2 States: The Story of My Marriage – Book Summary Author: Chetan Bhagat Genre: Romance, Drama, Contemporary Fiction Published: 2009 Overview: "2 States" is a romantic novel based on Chetan Bhagat’s own love story . It follows Krish and Ananya , a young couple from different cultural backgrounds, as they struggle to convince their traditional families to accept their inter-caste love marriage. The novel highlights the challenges of love, family acceptance, and the cultural divide in India . Main Characters: Krish Malhotra – A Punjabi boy from Delhi, intelligent but emotionally torn between love and family. Ananya Swaminathan – A smart, independent Tamil Brahmin girl from Chennai, confident and modern. Krish’s Mother – A typical Punjabi mother, strong-willed, emotional, and biased against South Indians. Ananya’s Parents – Conservative Tamil Brahmins, skeptical of Krish due to his Punjabi background. Plot Summary: Krish and Ananya meet at IIM Ahmedabad and ...