Alai Osai by Kalki Krishnamurthy is a Sahithya Academy-winning novel and one of the author's favorite works. The work is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and takes place between 1938 and 1948 of pre-Independece, Independent, India - Pakistan separation and the daylight murder of Mahatma. Do give this book a read if you like my review.
Until next time, Ciao :)