Dark Side of Modern Dating, Men in Love, Lust vs Love, Secrets of Women's Mind Ft. Chetan Bhagat

In this episode, bestselling author Chetan Bhagat joins Ravi Kapoor (IRS, Retd.) for a candid conversation on love, relationships, and contemporary India.

🎙 Topics include:

Why Chetan’s characters connect with Indian readers

Love vs. lust explained simply

How to know if someone is “marriage material”

Arranged marriages, rising divorces & changing family dynamics

Career advice for young Indians (20–25)

The 11 Rules for Life

Cricket, Gurgaon, stand-up comedians & more

Chetan Bhagat—author of Five Point Someone, 2 States, Half Girlfriend, and now 12 Years: My Messed-Up Love Story—shares stories and insights that resonate with millions.

(00:00) – Trailer(02:12) – Why Chetan Bhagat’s characters feel so relatable(04:06) – What does Young India want?(08:35) – The difference between love and lust(11:09) – How to identify if someone is “marriage material”(13:07) – Arranged marriages in India and rising divorce rates(19:14) – Career advice for youngsters aged 20–25(26:24) – Are joint families still feasible today?(31:06) – Key signs to look for in a potential life partner(32:46) – 11 Rules for Life(43:29) – The cost of India’s obsession with cricket(52:04) – Why is Gurgaon struggling?(56:21) – Stand-up comedians and controversies(58:40) – Rapid Fire Round