Chetan Bhagat Unveils New Book in Pune, Praises India’s Enduring Reading Culture
Pune, 5th October 2025: Celebrated author Chetan Bhagat launched his latest novel, 12 Years: My Messed Up Love Story, at the Crossword Bookstore in Aundh today. The event featured an interactive discussion with entrepreneur and socialite Tehseen Poonawalla, where Bhagat shared insights on the book’s appeal to Gen Z and millennial readers, noting how its themes reflect the hopes, struggles, and experiences of younger audiences.
Bhagat highlighted that despite the rise of streaming platforms and digital entertainment, books continue to hold a cherished place in Indian households, reflecting the country’s enduring and deep-rooted reading culture.
During the conversation, Poonawalla also touched upon the importance of fostering balanced public discourse, urging efforts to bridge ideological differences for the nation’s collective growth and progress.
