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	'''''Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of women from the ganglands''''' is an Indian 2011 non-fiction crime novel written by [[Hussain Zaidi]] with original research by reporter Jane Borges.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://books.rediff.com/book/mafia-queens-of-mumbai--stories-of-women-from-the-ganglands--english---paperback-/9789380283777\|title=Mafia Queens Of Mumbai: Stories of Women From The Ganglands\|~~publisher~~=Rediff.com\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> It tells 13 true stories of women who were involved in criminal activities in Mumbai. [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Radhika Apte]] and [[Kalki Koechlin]] provided their voice for its audio book for [[Audible (store)\|audible]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-5448487/\|title=Rajkummar Rao: Content is the new entertainment\|work=The Indian Express\|date=15 November 2018\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>
			'''''Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of women from the ganglands''''' is an Indian 2011 non-fiction crime novel written by [[Hussain Zaidi]] with original research by reporter Jane Borges.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://books.rediff.com/book/mafia-queens-of-mumbai--stories-of-women-from-the-ganglands--english---paperback-/9789380283777\|title=Mafia Queens Of Mumbai: Stories of Women From The Ganglands\|work=Rediff.com\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> It tells 13 true stories of women who were involved in criminal activities in Mumbai. [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Radhika Apte]] and [[Kalki Koechlin]] provided their voice for its audio book for [[Audible (store)\|audible]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-5448487/\|title=Rajkummar Rao: Content is the new entertainment\|work=The Indian Express\|date=15 November 2018\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

	==Reception==		==Reception==
	Matt Daniels of ''[[Mint (newspaper)\|Mint]]'' wrote, "These are a handful of women who lived fearlessly, and Mafia Queens celebrates their spirit. But the real heroes are Zaidi and Borges, who ventured undaunted into the dark corners of the city to illuminate them."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/HMlQLDnwOIJyY42S5CY3JI/Mafia-queens-of-Mumbai--The-life-of-gangster-girls.html\|title=Mafia queens of Mumbai: The life of gangster girls\|last=Daniels\|first=Matt\|work=Mint\|date=8 April 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Zara Murao of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' reviewed: "It’s hard to tell how much of Mafia Queens is apocryphal, given that each of the 13 stories is pieced together from official documents, case reports and anecdotes from the subject’s family and acquaintances. The account, though, vibrates with drama, intrigue and unexpected pathos."<ref>{{cite news\|title=Review: Mafia Queens of Mumbai\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai/story-GidcRlboZRr7eiNwIFR50N.html\|work=Hindustan Times\|date=16 April 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>		Matt Daniels of ''[[Mint (newspaper)\|Mint]]'' wrote, "These are a handful of women who lived fearlessly, and Mafia Queens celebrates their spirit. But the real heroes are Zaidi and Borges, who ventured undaunted into the dark corners of the city to illuminate them."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/HMlQLDnwOIJyY42S5CY3JI/Mafia-queens-of-Mumbai--The-life-of-gangster-girls.html\|title=Mafia queens of Mumbai: The life of gangster girls\|last=Daniels\|first=Matt\|work=Mint\|date=8 April 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Zara Murao of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' reviewed: "It’s hard to tell how much of Mafia Queens is apocryphal, given that each of the 13 stories is pieced together from official documents, case reports and anecdotes from the subject’s family and acquaintances. The account, though, vibrates with drama, intrigue and unexpected pathos."<ref>{{cite news\|title=Review: Mafia Queens of Mumbai\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai/story-GidcRlboZRr7eiNwIFR50N.html\|work=Hindustan Times\|date=16 April 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

	J. Srinivasan of ''[[The Hindu Business Line]]'' noted that it was "really fascinating to read how these women slip into different roles so effortlessly and efficiently."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/done-it-all-gangster-women/article22993203.ece\|title=Done-it-all gangster women		J. Srinivasan of ''[[The Hindu Business Line]]'' noted that it was "really fascinating to read how these women slip into different roles so effortlessly and efficiently."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/done-it-all-gangster-women/article22993203.ece\|title=Done-it-all gangster women
	\|work= The Hindu Business Line\|date=19 May 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Alpana Chowdhury of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' mentioned, "From the choice of the women they have portrayed, to the racy style of writing, everything is calculated to make the book a page-turner."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-is-peppered-with-titillating-details-1551270\|title='Mafia Queens Of Mumbai' is peppered with titillating details\|work=Daily News and Analysis\|date=5 June 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Kankana Basu of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt, "''Mafia Queens'', by virtue of its very stark simplicity is a revelation, a rare treat for the discerning lover of crime stories."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/queens-without-crowns/article2420664.ece\|title=Queens without crowns\|work=The Hindu\|date=3 September 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>		\|work= The Hindu Business Line\|date=19 May 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Alpana Chowdhury of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' mentioned, "From the choice of the women they have portrayed, to the racy style of writing, everything is calculated to make the book a page-turner."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-is-peppered-with-titillating-details-1551270\|title='Mafia Queens Of Mumbai' is peppered with titillating details\|work=Daily News and Analysis\|date=5 June 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Kankana Basu of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt, "''Mafia Queens'', by virtue of its very stark simplicity is a revelation, a rare treat for the discerning lover of crime stories."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/queens-without-crowns/article2420664.ece\|title=Queens without crowns\|work=The Hindu\|date=3 September 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

	==Adaptation==		==Adaptation==
	Director [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] ~~has~~ announced a film titled ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'' which is based on the chapter of [[Gangubai Kothewali]] from the book.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/alia-bhatt-begins-shooting-for-gangubai-kathiawadi-shares-pic-of-her-trailer-look-what-santa-gave-me-this-year/story-B7SG8a3jfqx7n7cBzCzm6L_amp.html\|title=Alia Bhatt begins shooting for Gangubai Kathiawadi, shares pic of her trailer:'Look what Santa gave me this year'\|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]\|date=27 December 2019\|accessdate=27 December 2019}}</ref> The film, starring [[Alia Bhatt]] in the title role, ~~will be releasing~~ on February 25, 2022.<ref>[https://www.connectedtoindia.com/gangubai-kathiawadi-is-my-favourite-character-till-date-alia-bhatt-9782.html Gangubai Kathiawadi is my favourite character till date: Alia Bhatt], ''Connected to India.'' February 20th 2022 Retrieved February 20th 2022</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-alia-bhatt-reveals-will-start-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-film-just-days/\|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi: Alia Bhatt reveals she will start Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film in just few days\|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]\|date=6 December 2019\|accessdate=16 December 2019}}</ref>		Director [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] announced a film titled ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'' which is based on the chapter of [[Gangubai Kothewali]] from the book.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/alia-bhatt-begins-shooting-for-gangubai-kathiawadi-shares-pic-of-her-trailer-look-what-santa-gave-me-this-year/story-B7SG8a3jfqx7n7cBzCzm6L_amp.html\|title=Alia Bhatt begins shooting for Gangubai Kathiawadi, shares pic of her trailer:'Look what Santa gave me this year'\|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]\|date=27 December 2019\|accessdate=27 December 2019}}</ref> The film, starring [[Alia Bhatt]] in the title role, released on 25 February, 2022.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-alia-bhatt-reveals-will-start-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-film-just-days/\|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi: Alia Bhatt reveals she will start Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film in just few days\|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]\|date=6 December 2019\|accessdate=16 December 2019}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	==External link==		==External link==
	*[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10735428-mafia-queens-of-mumbai Mafia Queens of Mumbai] at [[Goodreads]]		*[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10735428-mafia-queens-of-mumbai Mafia Queens of Mumbai] at [[Goodreads]]

	[[Category:2011 Indian novels]]		[[Category:2011 Indian novels]]
	[[Category:Indian crime novels]]		[[Category:Indian crime novels]]

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	'''''Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of women from the ganglands''''' is an Indian 2011 non-fiction crime novel written by [[Hussain Zaidi]] with original research by reporter Jane Borges.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://books.rediff.com/book/mafia-queens-of-mumbai--stories-of-women-from-the-ganglands--english---paperback-/9789380283777\|title=Mafia Queens Of Mumbai: Stories of Women From The Ganglands\|publisher=Rediff.com\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> It tells 13 true stories of women who were involved in criminal activities in Mumbai. [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Radhika Apte]] and [[Kalki Koechlin]] provided their voice for its audio book for [[Audible (store)\|audible]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-5448487/\|title=Rajkummar Rao: Content is the new entertainment\|work=The Indian Express\|date=15 November 2018\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>		'''''Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of women from the ganglands''''' is an Indian 2011 non-fiction crime novel written by [[Hussain Zaidi]] with original research by reporter Jane Borges.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://books.rediff.com/book/mafia-queens-of-mumbai--stories-of-women-from-the-ganglands--english---paperback-/9789380283777\|title=Mafia Queens Of Mumbai: Stories of Women From The Ganglands\|publisher=Rediff.com\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> It tells 13 true stories of women who were involved in criminal activities in Mumbai. [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Radhika Apte]] and [[Kalki Koechlin]] provided their voice for its audio book for [[Audible (store)\|audible]].<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-5448487/\|title=Rajkummar Rao: Content is the new entertainment\|work=The Indian Express\|date=15 November 2018\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

	==Reception==		==Reception==
	Matt Daniels of ''[[Mint (newspaper)\|Mint]]'' wrote, "These are a handful of women who lived fearlessly, and Mafia Queens celebrates their spirit. But the real heroes are Zaidi and Borges, who ventured undaunted into the dark corners of the city to illuminate them."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/HMlQLDnwOIJyY42S5CY3JI/Mafia-queens-of-Mumbai--The-life-of-gangster-girls.html\|title=Mafia queens of Mumbai: The life of gangster girls\|last=Daniels\|first=Matt\|work=Mint\|date=8 April 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Zara Murao of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' reviewed: "It’s hard to tell how much of Mafia Queens is apocryphal, given that each of the 13 stories is pieced together from official documents, case reports and anecdotes from the subject’s family and acquaintances. The account, though, vibrates with drama, intrigue and unexpected pathos."<ref>{{cite news\|title=Review: Mafia Queens of Mumbai\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai/story-GidcRlboZRr7eiNwIFR50N.html\|work=Hindustan Times\|date=16 April 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>		Matt Daniels of ''[[Mint (newspaper)\|Mint]]'' wrote, "These are a handful of women who lived fearlessly, and Mafia Queens celebrates their spirit. But the real heroes are Zaidi and Borges, who ventured undaunted into the dark corners of the city to illuminate them."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/HMlQLDnwOIJyY42S5CY3JI/Mafia-queens-of-Mumbai--The-life-of-gangster-girls.html\|title=Mafia queens of Mumbai: The life of gangster girls\|last=Daniels\|first=Matt\|work=Mint\|date=8 April 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Zara Murao of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' reviewed: "It’s hard to tell how much of Mafia Queens is apocryphal, given that each of the 13 stories is pieced together from official documents, case reports and anecdotes from the subject’s family and acquaintances. The account, though, vibrates with drama, intrigue and unexpected pathos."<ref>{{cite news\|title=Review: Mafia Queens of Mumbai\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai/story-GidcRlboZRr7eiNwIFR50N.html\|work=Hindustan Times\|date=16 April 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

	J. Srinivasan of ''[[The Hindu Business Line]]'' noted that it was "really fascinating to read how these women slip into different roles so effortlessly and efficiently."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/done-it-all-gangster-women/article22993203.ece\|title=Done-it-all gangster women		J. Srinivasan of ''[[The Hindu Business Line]]'' noted that it was "really fascinating to read how these women slip into different roles so effortlessly and efficiently."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/done-it-all-gangster-women/article22993203.ece\|title=Done-it-all gangster women
	\|work= The Hindu Business Line\|date=19 May 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Alpana Chowdhury of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' mentioned, "From the choice of the women they have portrayed, to the racy style of writing, everything is calculated to make the book a page-turner."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-is-peppered-with-titillating-details-1551270\|title='Mafia Queens Of Mumbai' is peppered with titillating details\|work=Daily News and Analysis\|date=5 June 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Kankana Basu of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt, "''Mafia Queens'', by virtue of its very stark simplicity is a revelation, a rare treat for the discerning lover of crime stories."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/queens-without-crowns/article2420664.ece\|title=Queens without crowns\|work=The Hindu\|date=3 September 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>		\|work= The Hindu Business Line\|date=19 May 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Alpana Chowdhury of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' mentioned, "From the choice of the women they have portrayed, to the racy style of writing, everything is calculated to make the book a page-turner."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-is-peppered-with-titillating-details-1551270\|title='Mafia Queens Of Mumbai' is peppered with titillating details\|work=Daily News and Analysis\|date=5 June 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Kankana Basu of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt, "''Mafia Queens'', by virtue of its very stark simplicity is a revelation, a rare treat for the discerning lover of crime stories."<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/queens-without-crowns/article2420664.ece\|title=Queens without crowns\|work=The Hindu\|date=3 September 2011\|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

	==Adaptation==		==Adaptation==
	Director [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] has announced a film titled ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'' which is based on the chapter of [[Gangubai Kothewali]] from the book.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/alia-bhatt-begins-shooting-for-gangubai-kathiawadi-shares-pic-of-her-trailer-look-what-santa-gave-me-this-year/story-B7SG8a3jfqx7n7cBzCzm6L_amp.html\|title=Alia Bhatt begins shooting for Gangubai Kathiawadi, shares pic of her trailer:'Look what Santa gave me this year'\|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]\|date=27 December 2019\|accessdate=27 December 2019}}</ref> The film, starring [[Alia Bhatt]] in the title role, is ~~slated~~ to ~~release on 30 July, 2021~~.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-alia-bhatt-reveals-will-start-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-film-just-days/\|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi: Alia Bhatt reveals she will start Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film in just few days\|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]\|date=6 December 2019\|accessdate=16 December 2019}}</ref>		Director [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] has announced a film titled ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'' which is based on the chapter of [[Gangubai Kothewali]] from the book.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/alia-bhatt-begins-shooting-for-gangubai-kathiawadi-shares-pic-of-her-trailer-look-what-santa-gave-me-this-year/story-B7SG8a3jfqx7n7cBzCzm6L_amp.html\|title=Alia Bhatt begins shooting for Gangubai Kathiawadi, shares pic of her trailer:'Look what Santa gave me this year'\|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]\|date=27 December 2019\|accessdate=27 December 2019}}</ref> The film, starring [[Alia Bhatt]] in the title role, will be releasing on February 25, 2022.<ref>[https://www.connectedtoindia.com/gangubai-kathiawadi-is-my-favourite-character-till-date-alia-bhatt-9782.html Gangubai Kathiawadi is my favourite character till date: Alia Bhatt], ''Connected to India.'' February 20th 2022 Retrieved February 20th 2022</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-alia-bhatt-reveals-will-start-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-film-just-days/\|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi: Alia Bhatt reveals she will start Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film in just few days\|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]\|date=6 December 2019\|accessdate=16 December 2019}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	==External link==		==External link==
	*[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10735428-mafia-queens-of-mumbai Mafia Queens of Mumbai] at [[Goodreads]]		*[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10735428-mafia-queens-of-mumbai Mafia Queens of Mumbai] at [[Goodreads]]

	[[Category:2011 Indian novels]]		[[Category:2011 Indian novels]]
	[[Category:Indian crime novels]]		[[Category:Indian crime novels]]

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{{Infobox book
| name = Mafia Queens of Mumbai
| image = File:Mafia Queens of Mumbai.jpg
| caption = First edition
| author = [[Hussain Zaidi]]<br>Jane Borges
| translator =
| language = [[English language|English]]
| country = India
fiction<br>Crime
| publisher = Tranquebar
| release_date = 15 April 2011
| media_type = Print ([[paperback]], [[Hardcover|hardback]])
| pages = 290
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'''''Mafia Queens of Mumbai: Stories of women from the ganglands''''' is an Indian 2011 non-fiction crime novel written by [[Hussain Zaidi]] with original research by reporter Jane Borges.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://books.rediff.com/book/mafia-queens-of-mumbai--stories-of-women-from-the-ganglands--english---paperback-/9789380283777|title=Mafia Queens Of Mumbai: Stories of Women From The Ganglands|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> It tells 13 true stories of women who were involved in criminal activities in Mumbai. [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Radhika Apte]] and [[Kalki Koechlin]] provided their voice for its audio book for [[Audible (store)|audible]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-5448487/|title=Rajkummar Rao: Content is the new entertainment|work=The Indian Express|date=15 November 2018|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

==Reception==
Matt Daniels of ''[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]'' wrote, "These are a handful of women who lived fearlessly, and Mafia Queens celebrates their spirit. But the real heroes are Zaidi and Borges, who ventured undaunted into the dark corners of the city to illuminate them."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/HMlQLDnwOIJyY42S5CY3JI/Mafia-queens-of-Mumbai--The-life-of-gangster-girls.html|title=Mafia queens of Mumbai: The life of gangster girls|last=Daniels|first=Matt|work=Mint|date=8 April 2011|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Zara Murao of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' reviewed: "It’s hard to tell how much of Mafia Queens is apocryphal, given that each of the 13 stories is pieced together from official documents, case reports and anecdotes from the subject’s family and acquaintances. The account, though, vibrates with drama, intrigue and unexpected pathos."<ref>{{cite news|title=Review: Mafia Queens of Mumbai|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai/story-GidcRlboZRr7eiNwIFR50N.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=16 April 2011|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

J. Srinivasan of ''[[The Hindu Business Line]]'' noted that it was "really fascinating to read how these women slip into different roles so effortlessly and efficiently."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/done-it-all-gangster-women/article22993203.ece|title=Done-it-all gangster women
|work= The Hindu Business Line|date=19 May 2011|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Alpana Chowdhury of ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' mentioned, "From the choice of the women they have portrayed, to the racy style of writing, everything is calculated to make the book a page-turner."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-mafia-queens-of-mumbai-is-peppered-with-titillating-details-1551270|title='Mafia Queens Of Mumbai' is peppered with titillating details|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=5 June 2011|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref> Kankana Basu of ''[[The Hindu]]'' felt, "''Mafia Queens'', by virtue of its very stark simplicity is a revelation, a rare treat for the discerning lover of crime stories."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/queens-without-crowns/article2420664.ece|title=Queens without crowns|work=The Hindu|date=3 September 2011|accessdate=1 July 2020}}</ref>

==Adaptation==
Director [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]] has announced a film titled ''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]'' which is based on the chapter of [[Gangubai Kothewali]] from the book.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/alia-bhatt-begins-shooting-for-gangubai-kathiawadi-shares-pic-of-her-trailer-look-what-santa-gave-me-this-year/story-B7SG8a3jfqx7n7cBzCzm6L_amp.html|title=Alia Bhatt begins shooting for Gangubai Kathiawadi, shares pic of her trailer:'Look what Santa gave me this year'|publisher=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=27 December 2019|accessdate=27 December 2019}}</ref> The film, starring [[Alia Bhatt]] in the title role, is slated to release on 30 July, 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/gangubai-kathiawadi-alia-bhatt-reveals-will-start-sanjay-leela-bhansalis-film-just-days/|title=Gangubai Kathiawadi: Alia Bhatt reveals she will start Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film in just few days|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=6 December 2019|accessdate=16 December 2019}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External link==
*[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10735428-mafia-queens-of-mumbai Mafia Queens of Mumbai] at [[Goodreads]]

[[Category:2011 Indian novels]]
[[Category:Indian crime novels]]
[[Category:Indian non-fiction books]]
[[Category:Crime in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Indian novels adapted into films]]