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Author Chetan Bhagat Recounts ‘3 Idiots’ Film Adaptation Compensation

Author Chetan Bhagat Recounts '3 Idiots' Film Adaptation Compensation
Author Chetan Bhagat Recounts '3 Idiots' Film Adaptation Compensation

Author Chetan Bhagat recently discussed the financial terms related to the 2009 film 3 Idiots, an adaptation of his 2004 debut novel, Five Point Someone. In a podcast interview, Bhagat confirmed receiving a total of Rs 11 lakh for the film rights, comprising an initial Rs 1 lakh contract and a subsequent Rs 10 lakh bonus awarded following the movie’s success. The film, which had a budget of Rs 55 crore, subsequently generated Rs 350 crore in worldwide earnings.

Bhagat indicated that the adaptation served as a significant career milestone, providing him with the assurance to pursue writing full-time, a path he had embarked upon after leaving his banking profession and publishing three novels. His later works, such as 2 States and Half Girlfriend, also saw cinematic adaptations.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chetan-bhagat-earned-rs-11-lakh-for-3-idiots-after-the-film-earned-rs-350-crore-worldwide-says-saif-ali-khan-was-paid-rs-25-lakh-for-parineeta-10300974/

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