Sakina's Kiss

Venkat's peaceful life is disrupted after a visit from two young men claiming to have matters concerning his daughter, leading him into a tumultuous four-day journey through the complexities of street gangs, journalism, and long-buried secrets. As events unfold, a parallel story of betrayal and disappearance emerges, raising questions about their possible connection. Translated from Kannada, the novel offers a nuanced exploration of old biases, masculinity, and the blurred lines between truth and perception within the context of contemporary India.