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Salil Desai
Salil Desai is an author, columnist and film-maker based in Pune. The Kid Killer is the 5th book of his much-acclaimed Inspector Saralkar Mystery Series, on the heels of Murder Milestone (2020), 3 and a Half Murders (2017), The Murder of Sonia Raikkonen (2015) and Killing Ashish Karve (2014). The Inspector Saralkar Mystery series is currently being adapted into a web series by Jio Studios.
Titled ‘Kalsutra’, the first season of the web-series is based on ‘Murder Milestone’ and is due for release in 2023. Salil is also the lead writer of the screenplay of ‘Kalsutra’.
Salil’s other popular books are Murder on a Side Street (2011), Lost Libido and Other Gulp Fiction (2012), as well as The Sane Psychopath (2018).
- Salil is an alumnus of the prestigious Film & Television Institute of India (FTII).
Workshops & Mentorship
He conducts intensive workshops on
Creative fiction writing
Story and scenario design
Screenplay writing
Filmmaking
Critical Acclaim & Endorsements
Salil Desai’s books have received positive reviews in leading publications such as The Hindu, New Indian Express, The Pioneer, Bangalore Mirror, DNA, First City, and The Tribune.
His writing has been praised by notable personalities including Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Shobhaa De, and filmmakers Sriram Raghavan and Sujoy Ghosh.
Published Columnist & Writer
Salil has written over 400 articles, including:
- Opinion pieces
- Features
- Travelogues
His work has been published in:
- The Times of India
- Indian Express
- DNA
- The Tribune
- Reader’s Digest
- Deccan Herald
- The Hindu, and more.