Songs of Kotdwar is a poignant collection of poems that chronicles the emotional journey of the central character through his friendship with Shirin in the city of Kotdwar. After escaping a turbulent past, he finds solace and connection with Shirin through their shared love for literature and human emotions. However, their bond faces turmoil when he invades her personal life, causing Shirin to withdraw.Despite his suffocating heartache, Shirin reappears in her life, when she part ways with Navin, her love, as he is getting married. Their relationship is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, filled with friendship, heartbreak, love, care, envy, and trauma, ultimately transforming him from Shirin's best ally to her greatest source of pain. Through lyrical prose and evocative imagery, ‘Songs of Kotdwar’ invites readers to ponder the intricacies of relationships and the profound impact they have on our lives.