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One Sunday morning in late 1992, Yudi, a forty-something gay journalist, picks up a 19-year-old Dalit boy in the Churchgate loo. After hurried sex, he gets rid of the boy, afraid that he may be a hustler. There is nothing to set this brief encounter apart from numerous others, and Yudi returns to his bachelor's flat and sex with strangers. Months pass. But when riots break out in Mumbai, Yudi finds himself worrying about the boy from Churchgate station. He is in love. Full of irreverent, dry humour and devoid of sentimentality, this novel brings us a tragi-comic love story from the jumbled-up heart of Mumbai. In the process, it also examines with unsparing irony the realities of caste, class, religion, masculinity, and the gay subculture in India.
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The Boyfriend is a compelling read that captures the gritty, complex reality of love and identity in Mumbai. Its sharp humor and unflinching look at society's norms make it a fascinating journey into human connections. If you enjoy stories that are both emotionally raw and socially insightful, you'll find this book truly engaging.
