The Gangster’s Gita

The Gangster’s Gita – Is a crime novel by the Indian author Agni Sreedhar, translated from his original Kannada work, Edegarike. The novel is a fictionalized account based on Sreedhar’s personal experiences as a former member of the Bangalore underworld in the 1990s. The book centers on a conversation between Sreedhar, a professional hit man, and his intended victim, another hit man named Sona, while they await the final order to carry out the killing. As they spend time together, their interactions delve into intense discussions about life, ethics, and the compulsions that led them to their violent professions. This unusual situation forces Sreedhar to question his life and the morality of his actions, creating a significant moral dilemma.