5.34 Hussain Zaidi: Capturing Criminals With India’s Biggest Crime Writer

Books and Beyond with Bound

What does it take for a national hero to be deemed a deadly criminal?

Join your host Michelle, as she dives into conversation with Hussain Zaidi, author of “R.A.W. Hitman: The Real Story of Agent Lima”, as he talks about covering the story of Lucky Bisht, who was convicted for the alleged murder of two notorious criminals. In his book, he uncovers how a 16-year-old ended up being “a fantabulous killing machine”.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Hussain Zaidi accidentally hurtled headfirst into crime journalism and how he escaped getting shot in Iraq by bonding over Bollywood and Amitabh Bachchan.
Tune in to hear more stories about his growth as a crime journalist, how he convinced Lucky Bisht to tell his story, and the trouble he faced getting it published.
Authors mentioned in this episode:
Vikram Chandra
Neeraj Kumar
Books and series mentioned in this episode:
Dongri to Dubai- Hussain Zaidi
The Lincoln Lawyer (Series)
Bambai Meri Jaan- Dir. Shujaat Saudagar
Produced by Aishwarya Javalgekar
Sound edit by Kshitij Jadhav

‘Books and Beyond with Bound’ is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D’costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India’s finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.