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R.A.W. Hitman: The Real Story of Agent Lima

R.A.W. Hitman: The Real Story of Agent Lima is a 2023 Indian non-fiction crime novel written by journalist & author Hussain Zaidi.[4][5][6] becomes the best seller book in just 3 weeks,[7][8][9] It retraces the real life story of former Research and Analysis Wing agent Lucky Bisht[10][11][12][13][14][15] also known by his Pseudonym Agent Lima.[16] It is published by Simon & Schuster on July 4, 2023.[17] R.A.W. Hitman is the second book published by Simon & Schuster in India.[18][19][20] The book has a foreword by former Commissioner of Delhi Police, Neeraj Kumar.[21]

R.A.W. Hitman: The Real Story of Agent Lima
AuthorHussain Zaidi[1][2]
LanguageEnglish
GenreNarrative, true crime[3]
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication date
2023
Publication placeIndia, United States
Media typePrint (paperback, hardback)
Pages304
ISBN9789392099649

Although some Indian media, such as India.com (owned by the Zee Media Corporation) have described the book as a biography,[22] the book's author Hussain Zaidi told The Telegraph that "I wouldn't call it a biography because the book focuses on one aspect of his life and we have not touched his personal life or his early life."[23]

The book was described as a "fiery tale" by the Hindustan Times.[24]

Many prominent Indian filmmakers and actors including Vishal Bhardwaj, Anees Bazmee, Jacqueline Fernandez Sri, etc. admired and promoted this book.[25]

This book was described as the best crime book by Mint (newspaper).[26]

References

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  1. ^ "एस हुसैन जैदी की किताब पर बनेगी बायोपिक, दिखाई जाएगी एक्स रॉ एजेंट लकी बिष्ट की कहानी". NDTVIndia.
  2. ^ "Biopic: अब आ रही एनएसजी कमांडो की बायोपिक, एक्स रॉ एजेंट लकी बिष्ट की बायोग्राफी लिखी एस.हुसैन जैदी ने". Zee News.
  3. ^ R.A.W. Hitman. 2023-07-04. ISBN 978-93-92099-63-2.
  4. ^ "एस हुसैन जैदी की किताब पर बनेगी बायोपिक, दिखाई जाएगी एक्स रॉ एजेंट लकी बिष्ट की कहानी". Hindustan.
  5. ^ "Biopic of Lucky Bisht, former Personal Security Officer of PM Modi to be out soon". June 15, 2023 – via The Economic Times – The Times of India.
  6. ^ Ramanath, Nandini. "S Hussain Zaidi interview: 'There still is a big interest in crime, biopics are in fashion'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  7. ^ Jaffer, Askari. "Former NSG Commando Lucky Bisht biopic becomes best seller in 3 weeks". The Hans India. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  8. ^ Dutta, Shonakshi. "Former NSG Commando Lucky Bisht biopic becomes best seller in 3 weeks". Goa Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  9. ^ Rathore, Diwan. "Biopic of PM's former bodyguard Lucky Bisht written by Hussain Zaidi becomes the best seller book in just 3 weeks". Cineblitz. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  10. ^ Jain, Tanvi. "Lucky Bisht's story needs to be told: Hussain Zaidi on book on ex-NSG commando". theweak.
  11. ^ "लकी बिष्ट की कहानी बताने की जरूरत है: हुसैन जैदी ने पूर्व एनएसजी कमांडो पर लिखी पुस्तक". Ibc24 (in Hindi). 30 July 2023.
  12. ^ Singh, vimal. "Lucky Bisht's story needs to be told: Hussain Zaidi on book on ex-NSG commando". Theprint. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  13. ^ Mathur, Kishan. "Lucky Bisht's story needs to be told: Hussain Zaidi on book on ex-NSG commando". PTI. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  14. ^ Mathur, Kishan. "Lucky Bisht's story needs to be told: Hussain Zaidi on book on ex-NSG commando". Telegraphindia. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  15. ^ Singh, Selhar. "Former NSG commando Lucky Bisht's story needs to be told, says author Hussain Zaidi". businessinsider. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  16. ^ "The curious case of former NSG commando & RAW agent Lucky Bisht". Moneycontrol. July 8, 2023.
  17. ^ "Lucky Bisht's story in the book 'R.A.W Hitman: The real story of Agent Lima'". July 4, 2023 – via www.thehindu.com.
  18. ^ "सचिन तेंदुलकर के बाद RAW agent Lucky Bisht के जीवन पर छपेगी किताब | Lucky Bisht Raw Hitman: The real story of Agent Lima". Patrika News. June 8, 2023.
  19. ^ https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/after-sachin-tendulkar-simon-schuster-to-publish-biopic-of-ex-nsg-commando-and-spy-lucky-bisht/amp/
  20. ^ "'रॉ हिटमैन' किताब का पोस्टर रिलीज, RAW agent Lucky Bisht की जिंदगी करेगी बयां – mobile". punjabkesari. June 9, 2023.
  21. ^ Chaubey, Anurag. "Commandos, candour, criticism–what marked Hussain Zaidi's 'RAW Hitman' book launch in Delhi". The Print. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  22. ^ "एक्स रॉ एजेंट लकी बिष्ट की ज़िन्दगी से रूबरू होगी दुनिया, एस. हुसैन जैदी ने लिखी 'रॉ हिटमैन' बायोग्राफी". www.india.com.
  23. ^ "R.A.W Hitman: The real story of Agent Lima brings the interesting story of Lucky Bisht". The Telegraph.
  24. ^ "10 great books to sink into as the monsoon begins. Preview them here". Hindustan Times. June 9, 2023.
  25. ^ "बॉलीवुड के कई टाइकून हुसैन ज़ैदी की किताब 'रॉ हिटमैन' का समर्थन करते आए नजर". नवोदव Times (in Hindi).
  26. ^ Rajput, Ankit (11 June 2023). "New on shelves: 5 new titles to add to your TBR list". India West.
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