Popular novelist Chetan Bhagat sat down for an distinct, candid conversation. The writer meditated on diverse factors of his existence, consisting of being focused, managing tension, repute dependancy, circle of relatives, and fatherhood. Chetan additionally shared insights approximately large names like Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and others who had been taken into consideration to play the lead roles in 2 States, when asked if he became to start with disillusioned with the casting and later amazed by way of the performances.

Chetan Bhagat said that earlier, Vishal Bharadwaj changed into directing 2 States whilst top names were taken into consideration for the lead elements. He said, “There changed into a time Vishal Bharadwaj turned into going to make it. There turned into a time whilst Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Priyanka Chopra’s names were talked about. I suppose 2 States sabhi ke naam ka article to aaya hello tha.” He in addition brought that he turned into a bit doubtful approximately the casting as it became meant to have huge actors. He stated, “To be honest, once they said, there is a brand new director and it's Arjun Kapoor who had one film and Alia Bhatt who had one movie, Student Of The Year. I changed into like ‘okay’, however this is not what turned into discussed.” 

Bhagat went on to feature, “It changed into such a pleasing casting, and it made the film fresh due to the fact they have been younger. If it were older actors, I don't know, maybe they might have carried out a top notch job. But it turned into very unexpected.” 

Furthermore, Chetan Bhagat additionally stated that every actor had stated no to Kai Po Che! Later, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh played the lead roles and made the film immortal. He referred to as Kai Po Che his e book's excellent version. The creator highlighted the incident wherein Shah Rukh Khan showed his humility and sort gesture in the direction of him, which inspired him the most. He said that he visited Om Shanti Om units along with his mother, and Shah Rukh himself pulled a chair for him. In some other example, when Cheten, along with Mohit Suri, visited SRK's residence, the King actor followed them to their vehicle to say bye to them, making them experience very special and near.