Dongri To Dubai:Six Decades Of Mumbai Mafia by S. Hussain Zaidi in Paperback

Dongri To Dubai is the very first book to document the history of Mumbai's mafia. It covers the notorious figures of Haji Mastan, Karim Lala, Varadarajan Mudaliar, Chhota Rajan, and Abu Salem, but most importantly, it tells the story of a young man who strayed from the path despite having a father in the police force. Dawood Ibrahim was introduced to crime by the Mumbai police and went on to eliminate his rivals, ultimately becoming their own downfall. This narrative highlights significant moments in India's criminal history, including the rise of the Pathans, the formation of the Dawood gang, the first "supari," the mafia's influence in Bollywood, Dawood's relocation to Karachi, and Pakistan's alleged role in harboring one of the world's most wanted criminals. This story focuses on a boy from Dongri who rose to power in Dubai, showcasing his daring, cunning, determination, ambition, and hunger for control in a