Shows like Gandii Baat , Charmsukh , and Palang Tod are the spiritual successors to the Mastram paperbacks. They use the same formula: relatable rural or semi-urban settings, a touch of the supernatural or taboo, and a focus on desires that mainstream Bollywood wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole.

Finding commercial success under a pseudonym to support his family.

Criticized for a slow screenplay but noted for its bold subject matter and performance by the lead actress. It had a poor box office performance , grossing approximately ₹0.50 crore on its opening day. 2. Mastram (2020 Web Series)

The 10 episodes feature stories of passion intertwined with turbulent day-to-day scenarios from Mastram's real life. Mastram (2013) - IMDb