Half Girlfriend did not insult Dumraon, clarifies Chetan Bhagat

Author Chetan Bhagat ridiculed allegations that its contents had insulted the former kingdom of Dumraon in Bihar.

Cover of Chetan Bhagat’s Half Girlfriend

Author Chetan Bhagat Thursday described his book “Half Girlfriend” as a work of fiction and ridiculed allegations that its contents had insulted the former kingdom of Dumraon in Bihar.

“‘Half Girlfriend’ is a work of fiction. It is a mere coincidence that a character Madhav Jha belongs to a royal family,” Bhagat said while addressing a seminar.

The author, who has penned popular books like “Five Point Someone”, “One Night at the Call Centre” and “The 3 Mistakes of My Life”, said he did not require a controversy to become popular.

“Madhav Jha does not exist. It appears some old kings of Dumraon are alleging I have insulted the kingdom. They wrote to me. I have replied politely. I said they have been instigated by someone. I also told them I have made Dumraon famous.

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