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