In a self-effacing moment, author and columnist Chetan Bhagat pointed the finger at his own work and himself when he was asked about the most overrated book ever written.
Speaking on the sidelines of NDTV’s Creators’ Manch on Friday, Mr Bhagat also spoke about the authors he admires, whether AI can replace writers, and why writing in the mountains is not his cup of tea.
On the most overrated book ever written, the author was given the option of skipping the question, but he said, “I’m thinking… It’s mine. If I say someone else’s, I’ll get beaten up.”
“Any specific book?” he was asked, and he replied, “You know, I’m overrated. I’m overrated… It’s okay, it’s good, but I don’t know… the reality is that there are better writers.”
As the banter continued, Mr Bhagat was asked if there are Indian authors he is jealous of and he said, “Not jealous, but admire. Like Gulzar, Javed Akhtar. There’s no question of jealousy; they are very senior. But I really admire them. When I see some of their work, I wish I had done it.”
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