DONGRI TE DUBAI

Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Translators: Ashok Padhye

• ISBN: 9788184984491

• Edition: 10th Edition

• Publishing Year: January 2013

• Pages: 440

• Language: Marathi (Translated from English)

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Biography & True Stories

About the Book

Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia is a riveting non-fiction account that unveils the sinister and fascinating world of the Mumbai underworld. First published in 2012, this book explores the history of notorious gangsters and provides a comprehensive look at the life of Dawood Ibrahim, one of the world’s most wanted criminals.

The narrative takes us through the lives of infamous figures like Karim Lala, Chhota Rajan, Haji Mastan, Abu Salem, and Varadarajan Mudaliar. However, the heart of the book revolves around Dawood Ibrahim’s transformation from a young boy in Mumbai to an international terrorist. Born in 1955 to a policeman, Dawood’s early days, including his first robbery and youthful love affairs, are chronicled before his rise as a local goon.

The book traces Dawood’s journey as he became the head of the infamous Dawood gang, which made him the arch-nemesis of Mumbai’s police. His alliance with Pakistan’s ISI, his role in funding Islamic jihads, and his massive criminal empire built on illegal activities like pirated Bollywood films are all part of this gripping tale. The book also delves into his shrewdness, power-hungry nature, and calculating personality, capturing the essence of the man behind the crime.

With meticulous research and intelligent analysis, Dongri to Dubai offers an in-depth look into the rise of one of India’s most notorious criminals and the network of crime that shaped Mumbai’s underworld. The book also inspired the movie Shootout at Wadala, based on the true events detailed within.