Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of Women from the Ganglands by S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges

UNCOVERING THE SHADOWY LEGENDS: THE WOMEN WHO RULED THE MUMBAI UNDERWORLD.

We have all heard the names of Mumbai’s notorious dons—Dawood Ibrahim, Karim Lala, Varadarajan Mudaliar—but what about the women who walked in their shadows, manipulated their empires, and often led the way in the city's murky underbelly?

Mafia Queens of Mumbai is an impeccably researched and gripping exploration of 13 women who left an indelible, often blood-stained, mark on Mumbai’s history. From the red-light districts of Kamathipura to the crowded alleys of Dongri, crime journalists S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges pull back the curtain on these forgotten figures. Whether they were assassins, masterminds, or power brokers, these women carved out their own space in a world strictly controlled by men. This is not just a book about crime; it is a fascinating, gritty study of power, survival, and the dark side of Mumbai that rarely makes the headlines.

Why this book is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts:

• Groundbreaking Research: An unprecedented look at the female presence in Mumbai’s underworld, told by two of India’s most respected crime journalists.

• Untold Stories: Moves beyond the well-documented lives of male dons to spotlight the women who were just as ruthless and influential.

• Atmospheric & Absorbingly Told: Written with the pace of a thriller, providing a vivid, raw portrait of the city’s ganglands.

• Expert Authorship: Co-authored by S. Hussain Zaidi, the authority on Mumbai’s mafia history, and award-winning journalist Jane Borges.

Step into the back-alleys and ganglands of Mumbai. Discover the stories of the women who didn't just survive in a man's world—they ruled it.