A doctor by profession Dr. Sohil Makwana is a passionate novelist, screenwriter, fashion photographer, assistant director, and fitness enthusiast. He is also known as ‘The Viral Doctor’ as he is the same doctor whose picture went viral wearing a PPE kit and drenched in sweats after performing Covid duties. His debut novel ‘Murdrum: The Probe Begins,’ a captivating forensic crime thriller, based on true events, is raising the bars in the crime and thriller segment, and rushing towards the position of the bestseller. The Murdrum has garnered rave reviews from several celebrities and news portals, director Anees Bazmee and Scam 1992 fame writer Karan Vyas, prominent among them. Additionally, he has worked as an assistant director in Swapnil Joshi starer Marathi film ‘Bali’ which was supposed to release last April, but Covid outbreak delayed its release. He has written the scripts of twelve full-length feature films and web series, and for that, he seeks serious producers.
Let’s get to know more about the author and the novel –
Tell us about your journey to writing the book.
My ultimate goal is to get the award of the best film director in the Indian film industry. I can’t and don’t want to leave my noble profession. And, to become a director you need to work on the film sets to understand filmmaking. I came to know that the screenwriters usually stay on the sets and knowing that point I started writing films and penned down nine films and three web series in three years. I had kept buzzing Mumbai in-between to meet producers and directors. But, Covid outbreaks had made the filmmaking sluggish. I was staying on the hospital campus away from my parents. During the first wave, after duty hours, I started penning down Murdrum which was written as a web series earlier.
Tell us about your novel Murdrum: The Probe Begins.
Murdrum: The Probe Begins with portraying the life of Komal Rathod, an orphan, and a forensic expert who suffers from ‘congenital insensitivity of pain.’ Her only purpose in life is to become a crime scene investigator in the CBI. However, after consistent failure, she gets an opportunity to work in CBI as an intern. There, she is assigned the task of merely data collection. Nevertheless, Komal strives to convince her egoistic officers about the presence of a wicked criminal in Mumbai. Her only aim is to grab the sinister serial killer who leaves no clues behind. But, intelligent and vigilant forensic expert, Komal, leaves no stone unturned and digs her way to uncover the unknown identity of the wise and heartless serial killer. However, the table turns, and the cat and mouse game begins. Forget the DNA, forget the fingerprints, even the murder weapon; Komal utilizes numbers of various high-tech incredible forensic investigations. But, this tech-savvy killer knows his job forwards and backward. So, it’s an adrenalin rush high-tech forensic crime thriller.
What inspired you to write Murdrum?
I was always inclined towards thrillers. And, last year I encountered an article on serial killer Harold Shipman who had killed around 250 women. And, he was a doctor. Gradually, I started studying all the serial killers all over the world and tried to understand their psychology. Later, I was aware of some bizarre yet incredible advancements in forensic science. I had my agonist and protagonists. I also had an extraordinary suspenseful climax in my mind for so long. I just clubbed all things and started penning down Murdrum.
Why did you choose the title Murdrum?
For that, you have to read the novel. There are certain fascinating reasons to set the title Murdrum which I don’t want to reveal at this stage.
Are you planning any sequel?
Yes, this novel will be released in two parts. The second part I have already written. I can realize it anytime as per my wish.
What else do you have in your portfolio?
I have one psychological thriller clubbed with mythology and science-fiction which I’ll release next year. But, before that, I may release a story on woman empowerment that is closest to my heart.
Author Dr. Sohil Makwana is an expert in medicine and textpert in creating mystery. He believes that learning never ends. His extreme enthusiasm to explore novel ideas had steered him to become a versatile writer. He enjoys clubbing the science of art and art of science in his stories. With a pinch of humor, he blends real-life events and his medical knowledge to bring forth a powerful and intense thriller. Describing his unique patients’ struggles and sometimes uncanny gifts, Dr. Sohil wants to introduce bizarre diseases to the general audience with the help of humanized and demystified characters. Rich in forensic detail, exceptional character development, and unpredictable terrifying situations, Dr. Sohil Makwana’s Murdrum is a must if you are a fan of forensic suspense and thrillers. Grab the first installment of Murdrum from leading e-commerce portals such as Amazon and Flipkart.
