Mafia Queen : Stories Of Women From The Ganglands

Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands by S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges explores the lives of thirteen women connected with Mumbai’s underworld and examines their roles within a world traditionally dominated by men. Through detailed research and crime reporting, the book reveals the stories of women who navigated crime networks, influenced events and established their own identities within the city’s ganglands.

Moving through locations such as Kamathipura and Dongri, the authors present a lesser-known perspective on Mumbai’s underworld history. The book looks beyond the familiar names of male gang leaders to focus on the women who became significant figures in the criminal landscape, offering readers a closer look at their backgrounds, choices and circumstances.

About This Book

Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands brings together the stories of thirteen women whose lives intersected with Mumbai’s organised crime networks. S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges investigate how these women entered, operated within and sometimes influenced the structures of the underworld.

Based on research and journalistic investigation, the book presents accounts connected with smuggling, violence, illegal businesses and gang rivalries. It explores the complex realities behind the legends that developed around these women and provides a different view of Mumbai’s crime history.

What You'll Discover

• Stories of thirteen women linked to Mumbai’s underworld.
• The role of women in organised crime networks.
• Accounts from areas such as Kamathipura and Dongri.
• Insights into Mumbai’s gangland history.
• Research-based narratives from crime journalists.
• A lesser-known perspective on the city’s underworld.

Perfect For

• Readers interested in crime and investigative writing.
• Those interested in Mumbai’s history and society.
• Fans of true crime narratives.
• Readers of S. Hussain Zaidi’s works.

Why You'll Love This Book

Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands presents a carefully researched account of women whose lives became connected with one of India’s most discussed underworlds. Through investigative storytelling, S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges reveal a rarely explored side of Mumbai’s crime history.