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S. Hussain Zaidi's latest release From Dubai to Karachi is an insightful account of India's most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim

- Rachna Virdi

He is a storyteller at heart, always on the lookout for narratives that are raw, and often hidden from plain sight. His approach has been to delve into the complexities of stories and present them with honesty and without bias. Over the years, he has written on a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from organised crime to the harrowing realities of terrorism, as well as the nuanced socio-political undercurrents that shape these phenomena. At the core, he is someone who believes that truth, no matter how layered, deserves to see the light of day.

Meet S. Hussain Zaidi, veteran investigative and crime writer for leading newspaper dailies and author of several bestselling books including Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia, Mafia Queens of Mumbai, Black Friday and My Name Is Abu Salem, and the associate producer for the movie Terror in Mumbai, based on the 26/11 terror strikes.

Zaidi's latest release From Dubai To Karachi – a sequel to Black Friday – is a portrayal of the world's most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim who went undercover after the serial blasts of March 12, 1993, in Mumbai. The author's riveting investigation led to Karachi where he remains untouched by either of the governments.

An interaction with S. Hussain Zaidi on the thrilling book that keeps you hooked with jaw-dropping revelations – from the glitz of Bollywood to the powerplay of politics.

Excerpts from the interview:

Being an investigative writer, what is the appeal of mysteries for you?