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Maya Malbon
Dongri to Dubai: A Marathi Book on the Mumbai Mafia
Dongri to Dubai is a Marathi book written by S. Hussain Zaidi, a veteran journalist and crime reporter who has covered the Mumbai underworld for decades. The book traces the rise and fall of the most notorious gangsters who ruled the city, from Haji Mastan and Karim Lala to Chhota Rajan and Abu Salem, and finally Dawood Ibrahim, who became the most wanted fugitive in the world.
The book is based on extensive research, interviews, and firsthand accounts of the people who witnessed or participated in the events that shaped the history of the Mumbai mafia. It reveals the secrets, scandals, and strategies of the dons who controlled the city's underworld, as well as their connections with politicians, police, Bollywood, and international agencies. It also explores the impact of terrorism, communal violence, and globalisation on the crime scenario in Mumbai.
Dongri to Dubai is a gripping and fascinating read that offers a rare insight into the lives and times of the men who made and unmade Mumbai. It is available in Marathi as a PDF file that can be downloaded for free from various online sources. However, readers are advised to exercise caution while downloading or opening such files, as they may contain viruses or malware that can harm their devices.
The book begins with the story of Dongri, a neighbourhood in south Mumbai that was once a hub of criminal activity and a breeding ground for aspiring gangsters. It then follows the rise of Haji Mastan, the first celebrity smuggler who became a kingpin of the underworld and a patron of Bollywood. It also chronicles the rivalry between Karim Lala and Varadarajan Mudaliar, two powerful dons who competed for supremacy in the city's docks and markets.
The book then shifts to the emergence of Dawood Ibrahim, the son of a police constable who rose from the streets of Dongri to become the undisputed boss of the Mumbai mafia. It details his involvement in the 1993 Bombay blasts, his escape to Dubai, and his eventual alliance with Pakistan's ISI and al-Qaeda. It also exposes his links with politicians like Sharad Pawar and Bal Thackeray, as well as his influence on Bollywood stars like Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan.
The book also covers the stories of other notorious gangsters who worked with or against Dawood, such as Chhota Rajan, Abu Salem, Chhota Shakeel, Tiger Memon, and Arun Gawli. It describes their crimes, their clashes, and their fates. It also sheds light on the role of the police and the intelligence agencies in tackling the mafia menace, as well as the challenges they faced in bringing them to justice.
The book also explores the social and cultural aspects of the Mumbai underworld, such as the role of women, the influence of religion, and the impact of media. It features the stories of some of the most famous and infamous women in the mafia world, such as Gangubai Kathiawadi, Jenabai Daruwali, Monica Bedi, and Zubeida. It also examines the role of Islam and Hinduism in shaping the identities and ideologies of the gangsters, as well as the role of communalism and nationalism in fuelling their conflicts.
The book also analyses the role of media in portraying and popularising the Mumbai mafia, as well as in exposing and criticising their activities. It discusses how films, books, and journalism have influenced public perception and opinion about the underworld, as well as how they have reflected and shaped the reality of crime and violence in the city. It also mentions some of the most famous and controversial works of fiction and non-fiction that have been inspired by or based on the Mumbai mafia, such as Deewaar, Satya, Company, Black Friday, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Shootout at Wadala, and Sacred Games.
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