Mafia Queens Of Mumbai : Stories Of Women From Te Ganglands

Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands by S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges examines the lives of thirteen women associated with Mumbai's underworld. Drawing on extensive journalistic research, the book explores how these women navigated and influenced a criminal world traditionally dominated by men, offering a different perspective on the history of organised crime in the city.

Moving beyond the familiar stories of well-known male gangsters, the authors focus on women whose lives unfolded in Mumbai's ganglands. Through carefully researched accounts, the book sheds light on their roles, ambitions and the circumstances that shaped their place in the city's criminal landscape.

About This Book

For decades, Mumbai's underworld has been associated with notorious figures such as Dawood Ibrahim, Karim Lala and Varadarajan Mudaliar. Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands shifts the focus to thirteen women who participated in this world, sometimes working alongside powerful gangsters and, at other times, directing their own illegal operations.

The narratives span locations including Kamathipura and Dongri, presenting stories of assassins, molls and other women whose names became part of Mumbai's underworld history. Based on detailed reporting, S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges document an often-overlooked aspect of organised crime while providing insight into the city's social and criminal past.

What You'll Discover

• The stories of thirteen women linked to Mumbai's underworld.
• Well-researched accounts based on investigative journalism.
• The role of women in organised crime traditionally dominated by men.
• Narratives set in areas including Kamathipura and Dongri.
• Profiles of women who became notable figures in Mumbai's ganglands.
• Historical perspectives on Mumbai's criminal landscape.

Perfect For

• Readers interested in true crime.
• Fans of investigative journalism.
• Readers exploring Mumbai's social and criminal history.
• Those interested in organised crime narratives.

Why You'll Love This Book

Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands presents a carefully researched look at an overlooked chapter of Mumbai's underworld. By focusing on the experiences of women, it offers readers a broader understanding of the people and events that shaped the city's criminal history.