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Vikram Chandra
Vikram Chandra is the author of the acclaimed novel Sacred Games, a sprawling crime epic that was also adapted into a hit television series. His work often explores the complexities of modern India.
Sacred Games
Synopsis
In Mumbai, a seasoned Sikh police inspector receives a tip about a notorious gangster's hideout. This sets off a chain of events that pulls him into the city's dangerous criminal underworld, revealing a complex web of friendship, betrayal, and violence. Vikram Chandra's novel explores the dark side of a modern metropolis through the eyes of those caught in its grip.
Genres
Characters
Sartaj SinghProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Is this book connected to any of the author's other works?
The character of Inspector Sartaj Singh previously appeared in Vikram Chandra's short story collection titled Love and Longing in Bombay.
Is there a screen adaptation of this novel?
The novel was adapted into a two-season television series released on Netflix, which features significant structural changes such as moving the timeline to the present day.
Does the book rely on real historical events?
While the narrative is a work of fiction, it incorporates various real-world historical events and figures from India's past to ground the story in the evolution of Mumbai.