Chetan Prakash Bhagat is an Indian author, columnist, screenwriter, and YouTuber. Born on April 22, 1974, Bhagat has made a significant impact in the literary world. He was named in Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2010.

Several of his novels have been successfully adapted into films, such as One Night @ the Call Center and Half Girlfriend. Bhagat is renowned for his op-ed columns in notable newspapers like The Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar, where he focuses on youth and national development issues.

In addition to his writing, Bhagat is a motivational speaker, having delivered talks at leading multinational corporations and various institutions. In 2009, he transitioned from a career in international investment banking to devote his time entirely to writing.

The New York Times acknowledged him in 2008 as "the biggest selling English language novelist in India’s history." A graduate of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, Bhagat is celebrated as much as a youth icon as he is an author.