Shantaram

The novel is widely considered autobiographical fiction, as it draws heavily from the author's own experiences as an escaped convict who lived in India for a decade, though the extent to which specific events are factual remains a subject of debate.

The story continues in the novel The Mountain Shadow, which was published in 2015 and follows the protagonist's life after the events of the first book.

A television series adaptation starring Charlie Hunnam was released on Apple TV+ in 2022.