Cobalt Blue

• The novel unfolds through the perspectives of Tanay and Anuja, creating two different accounts of their relationship with the enigmatic guest. What begins as an ordinary family arrangement develops into a deeply complicated emotional experience. The book combines tenderness and emotional intensity while examining both heterosexual and homosexual love.

• Sachin Kundalkar is an acclaimed Marathi playwright, filmmaker and author. Cobalt Blue was originally written in Marathi and later translated into English by Jerry Pinto. Kundalkar's writing is known for its exploration of relationships, identity, desire and the complexities of contemporary life.

The Joshi family welcomes a mysterious paying guest who appears helpful, polite and self-contained. Tanay and his sister Anuja are both drawn to him, although each experiences the relationship differently. When the guest suddenly disappears, both siblings are left heartbroken and forced to reconsider their understanding of love, intimacy and themselves. Told through their separate narratives, Cobalt Blue is a subtle and powerful examination of desire, family dynamics and emotional loss.