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Dongri to Dubai  (English, Paperback, Zaidi S. Hussain)

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  • Language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Publisher: Roli Books Pvt Ltd
  • Genre: Biography & Autobiography
  • ISBN: 9788174368942, 9788174368942
  • Pages: 408
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    Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia, by S. Hussain Zaidi, talks about the people involved in the major crimes in India. Meticulously researched, this book offers a smart analysis along with facts and figures.

    Summary of the Book

    This title talks about infamous gangsters and contains an exhaustive coverage of Dawood Ibrahim’s life. His story from being a local to becoming an international gangster is sure to keep readers gripped. This is also the first book that presents the history of the Mumbai mafia, and gives more details on the lives of Karim Lala, Chhota Rajan, Haji Mastan, Abu Salem, and Varadarajan Mudaliar. The movie, Shootout at Wadala, is based on this book.

    About S. Hussain Zaidi

    Hussain Zaidi is an Indian journalist and writer. He has also written Byculla to Bangkok (the sequel to this title), Black Friday, Mafia Queens of Mumbai, and Headley and I. Zaidi currently lives in Mumbai.

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    • Roli Books Pvt Ltd
    Dimensions
    Height
    • 216 mm
    Length
    • 140 mm
    Weight
    • 50 gr
    Ratings & Reviews
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    An experience to remember

    I have been an avid reader and my mind goes tick-tock every time I see books on the shelf. My hands are always itching to grab those books and read at leisure, be it Khushwant Singh's conversational style or narrative style of William Darlymple or even the realistic snapshot of events by Zaidi amongst others. And then the thought crossed my mind, can I take on the role of a critic for myself and post my version or my take on specific books that I have read over a period of time. And I enthusi...
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    Kriti Pradhan

    Jul, 2012

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    A Reality Showcase, Shake You Overall

    Excellent writing throughout all the chapters. Most appreciating is the narrative forms and virtual (in form of words) screen play given. Right from the beginning to end enthusiasm and eagerness to unfold next page remains till the finish.
    It just virtual take you to the original Mumbai (Bombay) and origin of the underworld and its link and roots in our society, be it politicos, police, bollywood, foreign connections or a so called aam aadmi. Most of the chapters give you a feel like you are ...
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    Ajay Gupta

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    Jun, 2012

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    Interesting and Fast Paced

    Sixty of the organised crime syndicate summarized in one book.

    The entire book is based on facts and when you are attempting such a work of non-fiction, it takes a lot of courage and good writing skills to keep the reader interested.
    And trust me you won't feel bored even for a single page.
    Its thrilling and its fast paced.

    What I liked the most is how the author has described, most of the things with minutest of details and given his views on the incidences.

    If you are a fan of gangster f...
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    Jenish Kenia

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    May, 2012

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    Adrenalin Pumping Read

    Zaidis attempt to chronicle the history of the underworld in mumbai is worth reading..the filmy way narration will be loved if u are a fan of underworld flicks..the acumen ,composure, luxury of don dawood is nicely depicted..Zaidis attempt to portray dawood as Secular and Mumbai loving may be the gratitude of him for the exclusive interview dawood given him..lot of unheard criminals for new generation are also in the book like manya sarve,bashu dada,david pardesi..since its all about underwor...
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    NITZ IP

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    May, 2012

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    Research, Excellence and information. Hats off to Author.

    This is a remarkable book. Excellent written. Eye opener, Never knew such things happened. Lucky enough to have read it. Author has explained the real happenings quite clearly, It took me 7 days to complete it. And i'll recommend it to everybody i know. I also recommend some light love stories here-

    Two states- Chetan bhagat
    Chockolate Sauce- Arpit Vageria
    That's the way we met- Sudeep nagarkar
    I too had a love story- Ravinder singh
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    Rajan salvi

    Jan, 2013

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    Simple, Good and Authentic!

    The uppity reader in me always ignored this book thinking it would be a wishy-washy Masala book.
    I WAS WRONG! This is a well-researched piece of work written in a simple but fast paced style. After a long time I finished a book cover to cover in a marathon reading session.
    Needless to add almost all recent Mumbai Mafia offering from Shootout at Wadala to Once Upon a Time in Mumbai are all in this book.
    Go ahead and read it …..I assure you it is far better and exciting than all the Mumbai Mafi...
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    Anshuman Anand

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    May, 2013

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    Well written

    Another amazing stuff by Zaidi,.. but not as good as the earlier two books.. But it does has the dynamics of a good movie script.... I loved it though!!! As we know that the movie is also being made inspired from the book, i will be realy looking forward for it...
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    Aditya Guha Roy

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    Jul, 2012

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    Informative

    This book is great, Kudos to the write which might have took years to collect and then grab them and jot it down, its an absolute information about the underworld mafia and its fun to read about the facts and i will give it 4 out o 5 due to the excellent writing and the awesome and interesting information, though i didn't like a Don who has done nothing good to the country to be put in such a way!!
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    Aritra Roy

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    Jun, 2012

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    DOngri To Dubai - A good read

    I was looking forward to this book since I was expecting something as good as 'The Mafia Queens of Mumbai'.
    The book is well researched and written very well. Honestly, I liked Mafia Queens more than this but nonetheless 'Dongri to Dubai' is DEFINITELY worth a read.
    Anybody who wants to know the history of Mumbai Mafia and especially Dawood Ibrahim's rise to power should read this book.
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    Arjun Pisharody

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    May, 2012

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    Awesome Collection of Events.

    All I have to say for this Book is - "Respect" for Mr. Zaidi,
    He has provided a narration for almost all the Mafia Events for almost half a century.
    The narration is so powerful you would be enchanted in the journey as well as would be able to fantasize the events in your own style, after all evry one is a hero in his own story.
    It is a must read for every History fanatic as well as nation enthusiast.
    I rate it a Perfect 5 ,it deserves it.
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    sumit Panddey

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    Questions and Answers
    Q:is this book available in telugu language???
    A:no
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    Q:its in hindi or english
    A:English
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    Q:does it have book mark?
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    Q:Is it non fiction
    A:Yes its based on true events!
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