Salil Desai

Salil Desai is an Indian novelist, short‑story writer, columnist and filmmaker best known for writing crime and mystery fiction set in India, particularly the Inspector Saralkar Mystery Series. Desai is an alumnus of the Film & Television Institut of India (FTII) and a seasoned writer whose work combines intricate plotting with character‑driven narratives. He has also written hundreds of articles, features and travelogues for major Indian newspapers and magazines.