Gangster on the Run : The True Story of a Reformed Criminal

By Puja Changoiwala

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About the book

Rahul Jadhav took the name ‘Bhiku’ after a character from the 1998 cult classic Satya – a gangster who was everything Rahul once wanted to be. Capturing his don’s attention as a tech-literate criminal, running his extortion ring over Skype, Rahul found himself shouting threats down the barrel of his gun and became one of the most wanted gangsters of his time.

After his arrest in 2007, the extortionist and hitman was left a shadow of his former self, ravaged by alcoholism and drug abuse – which twisted his mind into a near schizophrenic state. That was only part of his journey.

Today, the gunrunner is an ultra-marathoner who has covered nearly 10,000 kilometres – including a 2019 run from Gateway of India to India Gate – and aims to shatter the national stadium run record.

Written by award-winning journalist Puja Changoiwala, this is the extraordinary story of a hitman who became a de-addiction counselor and outran his demons, leaving them far behind in the murky shadows of gangland.

Pages: 296

Available in: Paperback

Language: English

Puja Changoiwala

Puja Changoiwala is an award-winning journalist and author of two non-fiction books – Gangster on the Run and The Front Page Murders. Her work has been featured across news networks, publications and more, including BBC, CNN, The Hindu, the Guardian, National Geographic and Al Jazeera.

Previously a senior correspondent with Hindustan Times, Puja is a recipient of the International Centre for Journalists’ Covid-19 Reporting Award, the Laadli Media Award for Gender Sensitivity, Red Ink Award for Excellence in Indian Journalism and the Iceland Writers Award among others.

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A thrilling unputdownable read - Rakesh Sharma

In this immersive journey into the heart of India’s gangland, Puja captures the varied textures of the criminal world with her storytelling genius. A thrilling, unputdownable read from a prolific journalist! - Rakesh Maria, former Commissioner of Police, Mumbai

Through its honest and riveting rendition, this remarkable book shows how the underworld builds gangsters, and how some, unexpectedly, break free from the blood and gore to build an inspiring life. A must-read for true crime lovers! - Ravi Subramanian, bestselling author

In this thoroughly enthralling read, Puja provides an insider’s view of the underworld in a kaleidoscopic testimony of crime and punishment, survival and redemption. - Siddharth Roy Kapur, film producer

One of our finest crime reporters returns with her latest offering – a pacy, gritty read, about the life of an underworld criminal who changed his life around to become an ultra-marathoner. Brilliantly detailed and researched, written with a sharp reporter’s eye and empathy, this is a book that you just cannot put down. - Kiran Manral, bestselling author

Only Bombay can script such a life where a Goodfella turns Forrest Gump! Puja packs this incredible life in a stunning, powerful narrative. - Vasan Bala, director

An astounding storyteller with a strong, distinctive voice, Puja has an eye for nuance and an ear for detail. A dazzling story told in the most affecting manner; a triumph of humanity over forces of violence. - Fatima Sana Shaikh, actor