Madhavan Roasts Chetan Bhagat; Author Responds Taking Dig At ‘Pan Masala Branded Award Show’

Actor R Madhavan and author Chetan Bhagat recently got indulged in a nasty Twitter war. It all started when Netflix India, in a tweet, shared “Let’s settle this. Books > Movies or Movies > Books?”. Replying to the post, the author wrote, “My books, and the movies based on them”. Madhavan quote-tweeted Bhagat’s post and shared that he prefers movies over books. 

My books, and the movies based on them ❤️ https://t.co/kqSwHMbfxn

— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 20, 2021

The 47-year-old author then asked the actor if he has ever heard anyone saying “the movie is better than the book?” to which Madhavan replied, “YES! 3 Idiots”. 

YES! 3 Idiots🤩🤩🤣🤣🙏 https://t.co/gciVNcobiA

— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) December 20, 2021

Well, this comment didn’t go too well with the author for obvious reasons. Bhagat then asked Madhavan if he’s “flaunting 3 Idiots to him” and suggested the actor to actually read his books. 

You’re flaunting 3 Idiots to ME? Don’t try to preach to the choir, maybe you should go actually read my books 😋 https://t.co/hwwgvuDqOa

— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 20, 2021

Taking a dig at the author, Madhavan asked if he is partial towards books then why did he act in Decoupled. Sarcastically replying to the tweet, Chetan said, “HAHAHAHAHA, what an unsubtle plug, maybe it’s just me, I prefer a Pulitzer over a pan masala branded award show”.

HAHAHAHAHA, what an unsubtle plug, maybe it’s just me, I prefer a Pulitzer over a pan masala branded award show. https://t.co/fdJb7RZBuF

— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 20, 2021

If you’re thinking that their war of words ended right here, well, you’re wrong. Continuing the Twitter banter, Madhavan further said that he’ll prefer the 300 crore club instead of a bestseller. While the author replied, he’ll prefer being known as Chetan Bhagat and not as “Farhan from that one movie”.

Well I prefer to be known as Chetan Bhagat over being known as Farhan from that one movie. https://t.co/NqdR8kdJBf

— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 20, 2021

Isn’t it nasty? Giving a befitting reply, the actor said he is also known as Manu (from Tanu Weds Manu), Kartikh (from Alaipayuthey), and Maddy (from Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein). At last, the author complimented Madhavan that he’d have passed, if this was his writing test. Chetan further asked the actor to share his honest opinions about his Netflix debut. 

WOW, if this was your writing test, I’d say you passed. But honestly what did you think about my Netflix debut? https://t.co/KxJ2Faars2

— Chetan Bhagat (@chetan_bhagat) December 20, 2021

By now, you must have already guessed that it was just a gimmick for their recently-released Netflix show Decoupled. If you haven’t watched the series yet, let us tell you that Chetan Bhagat too has made his acting debut with the show. In the web series, Madhavan’s character is the second-best-selling author in India while Chetan plays himself. Both of them are seen constantly competing with each other in the show. 

For the unversed, Decoupled is now streaming on Netflix and also features Surveen Chawla and Apara Jariwala in important roles.