News Chetan Bhagat slapped with Rs 1 cr defamation suit by Bihar royal family

Deepu

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Author Chetan Bhagat, who has been slapped with Rs 1 crore defamation suit, has denied that "Half Girlfriend" has any reference to the family of erstwhile princely state of Dumraon in Bihar.

The author said there was some "misunderstanding" as his book is a work of fiction. Chandra Vijay Singh has brought the defamation suit against Bhagat for allegedly portraying the male members of his family in negative light. Bhagat said there was no relation between the family he mentions in his book with the real one.

Chetan Bhagat slapped with Rs 1 cr defamation suit by Bihar royal family - News18.com
 
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Irked over their reference in his latest novel, the erstwhile royal family of Dumraon has sent a legal notice to author Chetan Bhagat and the publisher, demanding unconditional public apology and recall of all copies of the book.

It also seeks expunging the words "Royal Family of Dumraon" and any other words that refer to the erstwhile rulers from all copies of 'Half Girlfriend' that may be published in future.

"We have suffered ridicule due to the book and we will not let it go. We have also heard that a movie is going to be made based on it. It will lead to further insult." said the 67-year-old Singh.

The family initiated legal action after protests rocked Dumraon two weeks ago and the residents of the place burnt effigies of Bhagat as well as copies of the book and demanded action against him for giving the place a bad name.

November 21, 2014
Read more at: Dumraon royal family sends legal notice to Chetan Bhagat : East, News - India Today


Don't know why Celebrity author Chetan Bhagat used Royal Family's name for the novel....:eek:
It will be interesting to see the fight between Celebrity Author & Royal Family......:D
 
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