Some older titles, such as Babul Ki Mahak by Kapur Mastram, are available for free viewing or borrowing through the Internet Archive , which hosts digital scans of historical literature.

Despite his fame, the "real" Mastram remains elusive. Filmmakers and researchers have often depicted him as a fictionalised character—frequently a small-town clerk or struggling writer who turns to erotica for success.

The name Mastram refers to a mysterious, largely anonymous author (or collection of authors) whose pulp novels became a cultural phenomenon in North India. While often dismissed as "soft porn," these stories frequently explored themes of fantasy, desire, and the secret lives of small-town individuals.

The books were a staple of travel reading, sold at railway station stalls and roadside shops, often read in secret due to their bold content. Where to Find Legal Mastram Content