Nineteenth century British India.

The colonial government has banned the private manufacture and trade of salt, and established a salt monopoly.

Salt smuggling is on the rise, and officials are making merry.

But when a wealthy merchant is caught in the act of smuggling, Munshi Vanshidhar, the newly appointed salt inspector, seeks to make an example of him.

A tale of corruption, greed, integrity, and loyalty, and the shifting meaning of these concepts in a country under subjugation.

An English language translation of Namak ka Daroga by Munshi Premchand, the celebrated author of Indian classics such as Gaban, Godaan, and Nirmala.