Ketan Bhagat Releases His Second Fiction Book Child/God

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Chandigarh 04^th May:- "God comes in every house in the form of a child". These simple words perfectly describe the message of Child/God, the latest fiction novel by popular author Ketan Bhagat. Published by Rumour Books India, the novel Child/God was released today by Dr Ashok Chitkara, Chancellor of Chitkara University, at Chitkara International School. In Child/God, Ketan Bhagat explores the transformation a man experiences when he becomes a father. Ketan's first novel, Complete/Convenient, was a hit with readers and is being adapted by actor/producer Rahul Roy into a Bollywood movie.

This novel is the fifth back-to-back bestseller by Chandigarh based publisher Rumour Books India within a span of 10 months which happens to be North India's only trade publisher to have a national presence. Child/God is available at bookstores throughout India and at major online retailers including Flipkart and Amazon.

Talking about the inspiration behind Child/God, Ketan shared that the idea came to him when he became a father to his now four-year-old son, Rian. While changing diapers, Ketan found his mindset changing. When the child took a bath, the father felt cleansed. As Ketan started experiencing such divine tranquility in his naughty toddler's presence, a newfound wisdom and story tumbled out of him. Ketan further explained that every newborn is unique, perfect, happy and light. His parents are usually the opposite. Yet, parents teach the child. Believing every child to be God's manifestation, I have tried to learn from my child. When asked about the prospects for Child/God to receive a Bollywood adaption, Ketan said that although it's too early to make any announcements, He is delighted to share that he had a producer interested in making Child/God into a movie, and I am also in discussions with a few actors and directors. Fingers crossed, something will be finalized soon.

Reekrit Serai, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Rumour Books India, said that 5,000 copies have already been ordered, making Child/God a bestseller even before its launch today.   

Radhika Panickar, CEO and Co-Founder, Rumour Books India, said that while the industry is gung-ho about romance novels, for us at Rumour, Child/God is a breath of fresh air. Books like Ketan's are must-reads for this generation. They say that a child is the father of man. This novel takes you on an offbeat journey of how Raghav's life takes an absolute U-turn once God decides to pay him a personal visit.