The Sialkot Saga

The Sialkot Saga – by Ashwin Sanghi is a historical fiction thriller that weaves a tale of intense business rivalry against the backdrop of post-independence Indian history, spanning from the 1950s to the early 2000s. The narrative masterfully blends fact and fiction, history and mythology to create a gripping story of ambition, power, and an ancient secret. The novel follows the parallel lives and entwined trajectories of two central characters: Arvind Bagadia, an opportunistic Marwari businessman from Calcutta, and Arbaaz Sheikh, a feared underworld gangster from the chawls of Dongri, Mumbai.