That's Chetan Bhagat in his latest avatar, after writing his new book 2 States: the story of my Marriage. the author tells FYIu00a0why a Tamilian marrying a Punjab da puttar is just an act of national solidarity

Marriages are made in heaven, but in India, it's about going through hell before that. For instance, when Chetan Bhagat, the quintessential Punjab da puttar, decided to wed demure Tamilian Anusha, little did he know of the horrors that lay ahead. "It took longer to convince my parents than my wife!" he confesses, emphasising the need for everyone to understand how inter-state marriages are an act of national solidarity, above anything else that, being the theme of his latest book, 2 States: The Story of My Marriage.

We see tying the knot wasn't an easy affair for you.
Yes, there's a lot of emotional distress when parents refuse to smile at your wedding. You don't want to shove it down their throat, and do wish they'd be happy for you. It's ironic, how everyone talks of India being a united country, with prejudices only showing up when their kids are about to get married.