CategoryAuthors
Based inMumbai · travels across India
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi
Indicative fee bandRs 5 - 25 lakh per session (confirmed on enquiry)
FormatsKeynote, fireside chat, panel, virtual session, event appearance
Best forCollege fest, Founder's day, Leadership offsite, Literature festival
About Chetan Bhagat
Chetan Bhagat is one of the most widely read English-language novelists in India. His first book, Five Point Someone, came out in 2004 and set the template for a run of popular novels that have sold in the millions. Several were adapted for the screen, including 3 Idiots, Kai Po Che, 2 States and Half Girlfriend. He studied at IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad and spent over ten years as an investment banker in Hong Kong before writing full time.
Beyond fiction, he has been a regular newspaper columnist and a frequent commentator on education, careers and the choices facing young Indians. His writing has always centred on the aspirations of the middle class, which gives him an unusually close read of the audience most companies and colleges are trying to reach.
As a speaker he is relaxed, funny and easy to follow, and he does not hide behind jargon. He talks about building a creative career after a corporate start, what the aspiration economy means for employers, and how storytelling helps leaders get a message across. Works well for campus audiences, HR-led engagement days and company town halls where the room needs both substance and a few laughs.
What Chetan speaks on
Storytelling and the creative careerIndia's aspirational middle classEducation, ambition, and career pivotsWriting for impact in the digital era
Best suited for
- College fest
- Founder's day
- Leadership offsite
- Literature festival
How to book Chetan Bhagat
1Tell us the brief
Event type, date, city, audience size, language and budget band. Two minutes on the form or WhatsApp.
2Get a shortlist in 24 hours
Three to five speakers who fit the brief, with indicative fees and availability checked, not a generic list.
3Confirm and contract
One agreement that covers fee, travel, hospitality and the session format. No hidden coordination charges.
4We manage the day
Briefing call with the speaker, travel and green-room logistics, and a point person on the ground.
Fee and availability
Chetan Bhagat's fee depends on the date, city, session length and whether the session is in person or virtual. As a planning band, celebrity founders, sports icons, top creators are typically Rs 5 - 25 lakh per session, excluding travel, stay and GST. Send the brief and we confirm the exact fee and availability within one working day.
Questions about booking Chetan Bhagat
How do I book Chetan Bhagat for an event?+
Send your event date, city, audience and budget on the form or WhatsApp. Lenoretech checks Chetan Bhagat's availability, confirms the fee for your format and sends one agreement covering fee, travel and the session. We then handle the briefing call and event-day logistics.
What is Chetan Bhagat's fee for an event?+
Fees are confirmed for each date and format. As a planning band, speakers of this profile are typically in the range Rs 5 - 25 lakh per session, excluding travel, stay and GST. Virtual sessions are priced lower.
Does Chetan Bhagat do virtual sessions?+
Online talks and hybrid formats can be requested in addition to in-person appearances. Confirmation depends on his calendar for the date in question.
What topics does Chetan Bhagat speak on?+
Storytelling and the creative career, India's aspirational middle class, education, ambition and career pivots, and writing for impact in the digital era.
Which languages does Chetan Bhagat speak in?+
English and Hindi. His sessions are usually in English with Hindi used freely for Indian audiences.
