Svaha: A Battle of Epic Proportions -By Pratik Kamat

Plot: 4/5

Characters: 3/5

Writing Style: 4/5

Climax: 3/5

Entertainment Meter: 4/5

Unique in its own way, Svaha is a blend of rich Indian mythology and a super hero’s saga. After reading about Thor of Norse mythology and Zeus of Greek mythology finally we have a superhero from our own Indian mythology. It is a fictional story woven around the folk tales and Indian myths of our childhood.

Slash, young reckless naive girl found herself in middle of the grand plan of humanity’s destruction. However, she has a guardian angel on her shoulder, indestructible Soldier X. Flying man in a leather jacket who is cool in his own way.
There is no particular villain, but yes several very important characters. Some of turn try to open the portal between the two worlds to unleash one of the most feared villain of Indian mythology.

There are several sub-plots in midst of the story which creates a larger picture on the whole. Major Khanna from FORCE ONE, Paramacharya of the Trimbak math, The Council and The Deus Corp all trying to exploit the opportunity and achieve their own agenda. The key piece to save the world is ‘The Chosen One’ with Angel on her shoulder.

Can Slash save the world from destruction? Who exactly is Soldier X? Why is He helping Slash?
Pratik did a wonderful job, narrating the whole story in a short and crisp chapters. He avoided the details, which I personally don’t like but way he carried away the whole story with so many sub-plots is admirable. Backdrop of the protagonists and the antagonists are beautifully explained. He built the sense of excitement and suspense which is flawless.

Book ends on a cliffhanger with some loose ends clearly indicating the forthcoming sequels.

With ‘Svaha’, Pratik started an altogether new genre of Indian superhero writing which was long-awaited.