In Dawood’s Mentor – The Man Who Made India’s Biggest Don, acclaimed crime journalist S. Hussain Zaidi uncovers the untold story of the powerful figure who shaped the early life and criminal path of Dawood Ibrahim — India’s most notorious underworld don.

This gripping true-crime narrative explores how mentorship, ambition, and the dark alleys of Mumbai’s crime world created a criminal empire that would go on to influence global crime networks. Through meticulous research, insider accounts, and investigative detail, the book sheds light on the rise of organized crime in Mumbai and the shadowy personalities behind it.

Zaidi masterfully connects the dots between power struggles, gang rivalries, and the shaping of a young gangster into the feared leader of the D-Company. The story goes beyond headlines, offering readers a deeper understanding of crime syndicates, loyalty, betrayal, and the socio-political climate that allowed the underworld to flourish.

This book is a must-read for fans of investigative journalism and real-life crime sagas that reveal the hidden layers of India’s criminal history.

Publisher: EBURY PRESS PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE UK

Language : English

Binding: PAPER BACK

Pages : 241