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2 States is a 2014 Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama directed by Abhishek Varman and adapted from Chetan Bhagat's novel 2 States: The Story of My Marriage. The story follows Krish Malhotra, a Punjabi man, and Ananya Swaminathan, a Tamil woman, as they pursue a relationship and seek approval from their families. The film is intended for viewers interested in Indian romance, family conflict, and cultural differences within contemporary relationships.
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Is 2 States based on Chetan Bhagat's real marriage?
Yes. The film adapts Chetan Bhagat's 2009 novel '2 States: The Story of My Marriage,' which fictionalizes his own cross-cultural marriage to his South Indian classmate from IIM Ahmedabad. The 2014 movie keeps that premise of a Punjabi boy and Tamil girl convincing both families.
Who plays Krish Malhotra and Ananya Swaminathan in 2 States?
Arjun Kapoor plays Punjabi Krish and Alia Bhatt plays Tamil Brahmin Ananya, who meet as students at IIM Ahmedabad. The supporting cast includes Amrita Singh and Ronit Roy as Krish's parents, with Revathi as Ananya's mother.
Who directed 2 States and who produced it?
Abhishek Varman directed it as his debut feature, with production shared between Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Sajid Nadiadwala. The soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy produced hits like 'Mast Magan' and 'Offo.'
Was 2 States a box office hit?
Yes, it was one of Bollywood's highest-grossing films of 2014, crossing roughly ₹100 crore worldwide. Its success helped cement Alia Bhatt's rise following her earlier 2014 hit 'Highway.'
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