A sweeping historical novel by Tejaswini Apte-Rahm set in colonial Bombay during the first half of the 20th century. The story follows Tatya, an ambitious young man who arrives in Bombay to build a future in the booming textile trade. As his fortunes rise, he ventures into the emerging world of silent cinema, achieving remarkable success while grappling with love, loyalty, ambition, and betrayal. Through the lives of Tatya, his wife Radha, and their family, the novel paints a vivid portrait of a rapidly changing city and nation.