Indian Social Milieu in the novels of Chetan Bhagat and Aravind Adiga

Book excerpt: Many writers are also social critics who aptly use their platform to raise awareness of social issues, challenge power structures and promote social change. Aravind Adiga and Chetan Bhagat are two such writers who have mirrored the true face of the modern society unveiling the core mindset of the youth. Both the writers are activists of the present age who highlight social issues concerning bribery, poverty, dishonesty, casteism, corruption and degeneration of values in the Indian contemporary society. Their novels are the amalgamation of fantasy and reality. They have portrayed a true face of modern Indian society by describing the change in social, cultural as well as political scenario through their imaginary characters.