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@article{195964,
        author = {Dr. Padmini},
        title = {Echoes across Texts: Intertextual Weaving in Vikram Chandra’s Sacred Games},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {2223-2226},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195964},
        abstract = {This paper titled, “Echoes across Texts: Intertextual Weaving in Vikram Chandra’s Sacred Games” examines the usage of intertextuality in Sacred Games by situating the novel within the broader framework of modern Indian writing. It argues that Chandra’s narrative is deeply embedded in a network of textual, cinematic, and cultural references that enrich its thematic complexity and narrative texture. The novel draws upon a wide range of sources, including canonical literary works, epics and mythological stories, popular Indian films and film songs, and global narratives, creating a layered storytelling mode that reflects the fragmented realities of contemporary urban India. The incorporation of references to Hindi cinema, including iconic film songs and mainstream Bollywood movies, function both as cultural markers and as tools of characterization. These references not only ground the narrative in the lived experiences of Mumbai’s populace but also blur the boundaries between “high” literature and popular culture. Chandra weaves in elements of Indian mythology, political history, and underworld experience, thereby constructing a dense cultural tapestry that mirrors the chaos and plurality of the city itself.},
        keywords = {Intertextuality - textual, cinematic, and cultural references - political history -fragmented realities – urban - cultural markers – characterization - narrative strategy – plurality.},
        month = {April},
        }