25 reasons why 3 idiots != Five Point Someone

This is a response to Chetan Bhagat ranting about him not being credited for the story of 3idiots.

He insists that 3idiots is 75% Five Point Someone (FPS). So here's a little slideshow that highlights the differences between the story of 3idiots and FPS.

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Ohh and a few additional points -

I have indeed read Five Point Someone

I have seen 3 idiots - twice

I am NOT associated with the 3 idiots team

I have nothing to gain from this exercise. The idea is to bring out the truth.

I would like to thank Chetan Bhagat for giving me an opportunity to create this slideshow. His ranting has been my inspiration. Please consider this an Opening Credit (Considering your poor comprehension skills and excellent whining attitude, let me clarify, "opening = beginning" and "rolling = end")

I am NOT affiliated with ISKCON, Lord Krishna or other similar non-sense irrelevant stuff

All right, lets start - 25 reasons why 3 idiots IS NOT the same as Five Point Someone

#1 - The search for the third idiot

The basic story of 3 idiots as I understand is of two friends trying to find their long lost friend. That takes them to Shimla, Ladakh etc. I can't remember anything of that sort in FPS.

#2 - The Flight

Farhan fakes health problems to get the pilot to abort the flight and land back at the airport. There's no such sequence in FPS.

#3 - The bet

Chatur challenges Rancho to come back to the college after 10 years. Rancho does not and that's where the search begins. Nothing of this sort in FPS.

#4 - Chatur's character

Chatur's character - his poor hindi skills, dictionary usage, words like "mutra visarjan" etc are no where in FPS

#5 - Physics lesson

The electric shock executed by Rancho in the ragging scene is absolutely original.

#6 - Viru Sahastrabuddhe- VIRUS' character

The character of the director is original. Even things like him using the cuckoo bird to illustrate competition is novel, as also the 7.5 min power nap used to shave while listening to the opera etc

#7 - Astronaut pen

The concept of the astronaut pen again is not seen in FPS.

#8 - Define Books

Rancho's definition of books which finally nails the lesson "stay away from mindless learning" is again novel.

#9 - PreRajulization and Farhanitrate

Rancho teaching Virus how to teach- PreRajulization and Farhanitrate. You know, not there in FPS!

#10 - Farhan's dream

Farhan wants to become a wildlife photographer. That's right, not there in FPS

#11 Wedding Crashers

The 3 idiots land up at the wedding of Pia's sister. That's how Rancho meets Pia for the first time. Umm, you got it. Not there in FPS. This one's hilarious btw!

#12 The inverter

Rancho's working on an inverter named "Virus" after the director. No such thing in FPS.

#13 - Chatur's Balatkar Speech

Need I say anything about this one. It's already achieving a cult status. 100% original!

#14 - Suhas' character

The guy's obsession with brands, gifting Pia an expensive watch is what brings Pia and Rancho closer. Nada FPS

#15 - The grading System

The photograph scene where the director discusses the grading system with Rancho. Does not happen in FPS if you are wondering.

#16 - Kahani mein twist

Raju, Farhan and Chatur on their search for Rancho reach the wrong guy. Need I say again - Nothing like this happens in FPS

#17 - The ashes

The entire scene of the friends reaching the wrong guy and threatening to dump the ashes of the supposed impostor in the bathroom is quite funny and ....yup original!

#18 - Twist again

Rancho's in fact an impostor. No rich. No Parents. No import-export etc etc. You are losing me now Chetan

#19 - The insult

The director of the college insults Raju and Farhan in public announcing they would never get a campus placement. No to FPS again

#20 - Aal izz well

The concept of ALL IS WELL is at the heart of 3 idiots. Don't remember any such thing in FPS. This is effectively used btw in the climax

#21 Make Raju smile

Rancho promising Farhan will marry Raju's sister, Virus' dart board etc. to get Raju out from coma.

#22 - Emotional Farhan

Farhan wants to become a wild life photographer and convinces his father with a heartfelt appeal.

#23 - Raju's interview

Raju's interview for a campus placement and his refusal to change his attitude/values to get the job.

#24 The mustache

Virus's mustache is cut off by Govind, his right hand man when Raju gets a campus placement. Not in FPS

#25 Chalo Bhaag jaayein

Pia runs away from her own wedding. The whole scene is hilarious and brings together a few anecdotes from their college life. Again, nothing of this sort in FPS.

More..

I know I said 25, but there are plenty more. Let me list them real quick -

The climax child delivery scene

Phunsukh Wangdu character

the idiots reunion in Ladakh

Millimeter becoming Centimeter

Rancho becoming a scientist and running school

Not to mention - the theme of the film - Chase excellence, Success will follow

So how exactly is this your story Mr. Bhagat?

Stop all the BS. Give credit where it's due already. The writers of the film have slogged for the last 3 years. If it was a simple adaption, they would've done it in 3 months (remember Hello?)

A few question for CB to answer -

Why did he wait all this while to raise this issue?

Why is he issuing contradictory statements about reading/not reading the final script?

Why did/does he not say in that royal blog of his that he received some royalties from the makers? (See this)

But why am I doing this?

Like I said, I have nothing to gain from this except that I am just tired of people misusing the social media (blog, twitter etc) to exploit their fan base and get away with pretty much anything. I have no personal grudge against CB. This is just an effort to highlight his questionable credibility and honesty (more here)
Just cause you have access to the media and know how to use a computer, does't necessarily mean you "have" to. With great power comes great responsibility!

This is photo number one. Neato!

This is photo number two. Neato!

This is photo number three. Neato!

This is photo number four. Neato!

25 reasons why 3 idiots != Five Point Someone

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This is a response to Chetan Bhagat ranting about him not being credited for the story of 3idiots.

He insists that 3idiots is 75% Five Point Someone (FPS). So here's a little slideshow that highlights the differences between the story of 3idiots and FPS.

Ohh and a few additional points -

#1 - The search for the third idiot

The basic story of 3 idiots as I understand is of two friends trying to find their long lost friend. That takes them to Shimla, Ladakh etc. I can't remember anything of that sort in FPS.

#2 - The Flight

Farhan fakes health problems to get the pilot to abort the flight and land back at the airport. There's no such sequence in FPS.

#3 - The bet

Chatur challenges Rancho to come back to the college after 10 years. Rancho does not and that's where the search begins. Nothing of this sort in FPS.

#4 - Chatur's character

Chatur's character - his poor hindi skills, dictionary usage, words like "mutra visarjan" etc are no where in FPS

#5 - Physics lesson

The electric shock executed by Rancho in the ragging scene is absolutely original.

#6 - Viru Sahastrabuddhe- VIRUS' character

The character of the director is original. Even things like him using the cuckoo bird to illustrate competition is novel, as also the 7.5 min power nap used to shave while listening to the opera etc

#7 - Astronaut pen

The concept of the astronaut pen again is not seen in FPS.

#8 - Define Books

Rancho's definition of books which finally nails the lesson "stay away from mindless learning" is again novel.

#9 - PreRajulization and Farhanitrate

Rancho teaching Virus how to teach- PreRajulization and Farhanitrate. You know, not there in FPS!

#10 - Farhan's dream

Farhan wants to become a wildlife photographer. That's right, not there in FPS

#11 Wedding Crashers

The 3 idiots land up at the wedding of Pia's sister. That's how Rancho meets Pia for the first time. Umm, you got it. Not there in FPS. This one's hilarious btw!

#12 The inverter

Rancho's working on an inverter named "Virus" after the director. No such thing in FPS.

#13 - Chatur's Balatkar Speech

Need I say anything about this one. It's already achieving a cult status. 100% original!

#14 - Suhas' character

The guy's obsession with brands, gifting Pia an expensive watch is what brings Pia and Rancho closer. Nada FPS

#15 - The grading System

The photograph scene where the director discusses the grading system with Rancho. Does not happen in FPS if you are wondering.

#16 - Kahani mein twist

Raju, Farhan and Chatur on their search for Rancho reach the wrong guy. Need I say again - Nothing like this happens in FPS

#17 - The ashes

The entire scene of the friends reaching the wrong guy and threatening to dump the ashes of the supposed impostor in the bathroom is quite funny and ....yup original!

#18 - Twist again

Rancho's in fact an impostor. No rich. No Parents. No import-export etc etc. You are losing me now Chetan

#19 - The insult

The director of the college insults Raju and Farhan in public announcing they would never get a campus placement. No to FPS again

#20 - Aal izz well

The concept of ALL IS WELL is at the heart of 3 idiots. Don't remember any such thing in FPS. This is effectively used btw in the climax

#21 Make Raju smile

Rancho promising Farhan will marry Raju's sister, Virus' dart board etc. to get Raju out from coma.

#22 - Emotional Farhan

Farhan wants to become a wild life photographer and convinces his father with a heartfelt appeal.

#23 - Raju's interview

Raju's interview for a campus placement and his refusal to change his attitude/values to get the job.

#24 The mustache

Virus's mustache is cut off by Govind, his right hand man when Raju gets a campus placement. Not in FPS

#25 Chalo Bhaag jaayein

Pia runs away from her own wedding. The whole scene is hilarious and brings together a few anecdotes from their college life. Again, nothing of this sort in FPS.

More..

I know I said 25, but there are plenty more. Let me list them real quick -

So how exactly is this your story Mr. Bhagat?

Stop all the BS. Give credit where it's due already. The writers of the film have slogged for the last 3 years. If it was a simple adaption, they would've done it in 3 months (remember Hello?)

A few question for CB to answer -

But why am I doing this?

Just cause you have access to the media and know how to use a computer, does't necessarily mean you "have" to. With great power comes great responsibility!

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