मैं पाकिस्तान में भारत का जासूस था

by Mohanlal Bhaskar

मैं पाकिस्तान में भारत का जासूस था – मोहनलाल भास्कर जासूसी को लेकर विश्व की विभिन्न भाषाओँ में अनेक सत्यकथाए लिखी गई हैं, जिनमे मोहनलाल भास्कर नमक भारतीय जासूस द्वारा लिखित अपनी इस आपबीती का एक अलग स्थान है ! इसमें 1965 के भारत-पाक युध्ह के दौरान उसके पाकिस्तान-प्रवेश, मित्रघात के कारण उसकी गिरफ़्तारी और लम्बी जेल-यातना का यथातथ्य चित्रण हुआ है! लेकिन इस कृति के बारे में इतना ही कहना नाकाफी है क्योंकि यह कुछ साहसी और सूझबूझ-भरी घटनाओं का संकलन मात्र नहीं है, बल्कि पाकिस्तान के तत्कालीन हालत का भी ऐतिहासिक विश्लेषण करती है! इसमें पाकिस्तान के तथाकथित भुत्तोवादी लोक्तान्रा, निरंतर मजबूत होते जा रहे तानाशाही निजाम तथा धार्मिक कठमुल्लावाद और उसके सामाजिक-आर्थिक अंतर्विरोधों को उधान

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Biography, Autobiography, India, Espionage, Audiobook

273 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Piyush Bhatia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Trials and tribulations faced by an undercover agent

An autobiographical book, 'An Indian Spy in Pakistan' is an account of Mr. Mohanlal Bhaskar
who, after being betrayed by a double agent, is captured and interrogated brutally in the jails of Pakistan. His mission was to gather intelligence on Pakistan's nuclear program, but much to his dismay, he is taken captive. Originally written in Hindi as "Main Pakistan Mein Bharat Ka Jasoos Tha", the book was later translated into English by Jai Ratan.

Mohanlal Bhaskar has narrated his treatment as a prisoner in several detention and interrogation centers and his trial in Pakistan on the charges of espionage . He had met some very kind jailers and fellow Pakistani inmates in some places but he also recounts instances of abominable hate and torture that he had to suffer during his detentions at some facilities. Per his account, the treatment he was given depended on the individuals he encountered rather than a systematic policy.


Apart from this, several interesting incidents related to a number of renowned personalities, viz. Yahya Khan, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Sheikh Mujib ur Rehman, General Rani (Yahya Khan's mistress) have also been talked about in this account. I'll write the most interesting (and controversial as well) anecdote amongst all of them.
This incident is related to the former Prime Minister of India, Mr. Morarji Desai and is as follows:
Bhaskar is particularly incensed by the response of Prime Minister Morarji Desai whom he asked for help. He recalls Desai telling him: " Why should we suffer for your mistakes committed in Pakistan.
Do you mean to say that if Pakistan had kept you in jail for twenty years then our government
should compensate you for the same number of years?"

All in all, I'd rate it 3/5 stars, but surely this is both an interesting and informative read!

[Ashish Iyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

मोहनलाल भास्कर भारतीय खुफिया एजेंसी RAW के लिए अंडरकवर काम कर रहे थे, जब उन्हें पाकिस्तान द्वारा एक काउंटर-इंटेलिजेंस ऑपरेशन में गिरफ्तार किया गया था। वह 1967 से 1974 तक पाकिस्तानी जेल में रहे। पाकिस्तानी प्रधानमंत्री जुल्फिकार अली भुट्टो और भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी द्वारा शिमला समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर करने के बाद वह और उनके दर्जनों साथी भारतीय जासूस भारत के कैदी एक्सचेंज के हिस्से के रूप में रिहा हुए। मैं उनकी फोटोग्राफिक मेमोरी से हैरान हूं कि उन्हें अपने टॉर्चर, उनके जेल के साथी, बैरक के नाम याद हैं, जहां उन्हें रखा गया था और केवल दो स्थानों पर उन्होंने स्वीकार किया कि वह एक या दो लोगों के नाम भूल गए। इस तरह के विवरण को याद रखना वास्तव में उल्लेखनीय है, खासकर जब कोई यह नहीं जानता कि भाग्य उसका इंतजार करता है।

[Harish Namboothiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Indian Spy in Pakistan is a chilling autobiography of an Indian caught in Pakistan for espionage. I cannot imagine someone who is ready to undertake such a risky career like going undercover in a very hostile country with the intention of leaking their official secrets. Initially I was disappointed as the book have just a few pages describing his operations in Pakistan and most of it is the account after his capture. But later I realised that he has done the right thing as such a disclosure may have several adverse effects.

The book is a scathing review of Pakistan's systematic shortcomings, but it repeatedly stresses that the common people are as good and kind as people from anywhere on earth. Though despised, tortured and ridiculed widely as an enemy spy, he finds kindness from totally unexpected corners. His narration of the historical developments of Pakistan through his and other insider's eyes makes the account more delectable.

[Satya Balakrishnan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook in Hindi on the Storytel app
This book is by Mohanlal Bhaskar who was sent as an Indian Spy to Pakistan, got caught because of another double agent and spends 8-9 years in various Pakistani jails from 1965/66. Finally he comes back to India because of the prisoner exchange program signed as part of the Shimla Accord in 1972.

The book obviously does not reveal any national secrets but is a retelling of the torture he faced for the first few years and various incidents that happened in Pakistan. Many times these were some small incidents that happened in Jail or some incidents that happened in Pakistan. Maybe someone who is studying Pakistan's society may find this book valuable. I frankly felt there were so many incidents that could not hold my interest

Be that as it may, I salute the author for his service to the nation ... Give it a read (or listen) to understand what happens to a spy who is caught!

[Ravi Prakash · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really great and engaging book. A memoir of an Indian spy in Pakistan. After reading many reviews that it's written in English poorly, I read it in Hindi. And it was worth of giving time.

People on both sides who profess themselves as charlatan of patriotism and always eager to get on War between India and Pakistan, they should read it. Certainly, it has horrible details, but it also has cultural, social and humane aspects of both countries.

[Hemant Joshi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a story of an Indian spy who was captured in Pakistan. He has narrated his story of how the Pakistani military and police tortured him and many like him. After the Bangladesh war, Bhutto agreed to release Indians who were captured in Pakistan. Mohanlal was one of them. After returning he wrote this book. It is beyond the imagination of the common man about the methods of torture. He has also given a lot of stories of corruption in Pakistan's police and military. Pakistan's heartrate against India increased significantly after Indian helped Bangladesh's liberation, which increased the torture of Indians captured in Pakistan. Overall a good read.

[Sanjana · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was an interesting read.

[shehzad irani · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gather one of the few books on indian spies in pakistan, (understanding that few actually return from those jails). It's an emotional read, if one is willing to overlook the simple writing style and grammatical errors.
The incredible memory that the writer has of things that had happened to him throughout his stay in Pakistan is astonishing, and how similar our countries are in the law-and-order situation. The true mettle is how he retains his sanity through all the tough times.
Mainly a citizen remains blissfully ignorant of the plight of prisoners much less to those incarcerated abroad. This is a book that serves as an eye-opener. Lucid and fact paced, honest in disposition and avoiding unnecessary gory and sparing us of nightmarish imagery, the book is a good read.

[Amit Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read if you are willing to overlook some grammatical errors and disorganised text.

[Karthik Kailash · Rating 4 out of 5]

A spy, Mohanlal Bhaskar, was in Pakistan to spy on their nuclear plans when he was betrayed by one of his kind. His account of his travails in Pakistan is the book. From extreme torture, to good moments, Mohanlal Baskar gives an account of his life, as well as an account of the politics of the day. The shocker was the way he was treated on his return by the PM, something totally unexpected.

A good read overall.

[Sampath Nellaiappan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is like an autobiography of an Indian spy who was arrested in Pakistan during a mission. I didn't have any expectations when I picked this book and ended up liking it. It was more like a journal (something like Anne Frank's Diary of young girl) of Mr.Mohanlal Bhaskar.
There's no military secret or spying details revealed (probably because they are sensitive). The Spy (author) gets caught within the first few chapters of the book and what happens after his arrest is the story of this book.

Here are the things I liked in this book:
• This book tries to break the bubble that all Pakistanis are bad. This is a strong thought among many Indians and the author's observations show otherwise!
• Shows humanity can be found anywhere. Even in all the trouble the protagonist goes through, he finds a good soul every now and then.
• Shows the hardships a spy will go through when he is caught on the other side.
• Gives many details about Pakistan Geopolitics. Personally I learnt a good amount of Pakistan/Bangladesh history following the pointers from this book.
• Shows the mindset of prisoners (both Indian and Pakistani prisoners), prison lifestyle, hardships, interrogation methods, etc.,
• Gives a glimpse of problems due to corrupted top leaders/politicians.
• Hindu-Muslim hatred theory put forth by one particular character in this book gave something to think about!

Things I wish were better:
• Flow could have been better. Many chapters felt like short stories.
• First few chapters were disoriented. It was hard to keep up with what was happening.
• Some grammar errors and typos 😅

Not sure if the negatives I felt are due to translation.
Overall, it was a slow paced good read.

[Harikrishna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book that explains the life of an RAW Agent's life been spent in Pakistan's jail for years, the struggles he has to face in the jails of Pakistan, also it explains some truths about the condition of Pakistan and life style of its citizens during the days of Ahya Khana and Bhutto regime of the Pak, A book that to read by everyone, It explains how the Pakistan martial courts works and how the Espionage prisoners are treated in jails.

Talks about the Flight Hijack happened in 1971, The interaction with hijackers and Mohanlal Bhaskar talks about the Kashmir condition of those days
An interesting conversation between Mohanlal and Pak Police Officer Raj Gul Anar Khan and why two countries hate so much is interesting.

A delightful book that explains the life of Mohanlal Bhaskar as Prisoner in Pakistan

[Aman Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Mohanlal Bhaskar gives one the insight of what kind of espionage Indian subcontinent had which is quite different from what we read when it comes to Mossad, CIA, KGB etc. This story also reveals many important facts why we both nations struggle in keeping peace within our own boundaries. One of the major shock for me was when author returned to India and spoke to one of our very big politician.

PS The e-book needs a lot of improvement.

[Savai · Rating 5 out of 5]

While reading this book, I could imagine everyone and writing style was great! Never bored me. Bhaskar had a great journey; he had seen a lot in that 7 years. Enjoyed reading. 5-stars frlm me!!

[Kajal Jd · Rating 2 out of 5]

Errors found

[Avi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story of his jail life in Pakistan..a good read.

[Aadya Dubey · Rating 2 out of 5]

This isn't a great book by a long shot.
But it does reiterate my questions about the whole concept of spying.
Like what does patriotism even mean in a lot of contexts.
Ugh.

[Achal Awasthi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a story about a spy in 1960s and nothing about James bond stuff you expect . about torture and partition history

[Sachin PK · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read the English translation of the book (originally written by Shri. Mohanlal Bhaskar in Hindi) and at times I felt that the translation may not have done complete justice to the original Hindi work. I also had a different expectation from the book and at the end of it I felt that the title of the book should have been "An Indian Spy in Pakistan who got caught quickly". The book actually does not give any insights on the spying activities actually done by the author, or for that matter why he even opted for the job of a spy. At the end of the book the career highlights of the author is shown and we can see that he was gainfully employed in 1961 itself. Why he then opted for a job of spying and who recruited him and how they did that have all been clearly missing in the book.

Within the first couple of chapters itself the hero of the book has been identified by the Pakistani intelligence and is arrested. The remaining part of the book is about the torture, interrogation, jail life and the trial of the author. And it also tries to highlight a few Pakistani officials who were very friendly to him. These incidents happened in 1965-1971 time frame where perhaps the people of both countries still had some cordial relationships. The author's father himself was a police man in a town which was now in Pakistan, and there were police men still in Pakistan Police who knew his father.

The book also has repeated insinuations against one social organisation and one caste in Hindu religion, which gave a feeling that the book was written with a political angle as well. These became even more obvious on the last chapters in which the author admits that he had managed to gather crowd for a speech of a political leader. And also that he had got into an argument with another Prime Minister as well. The author at times also seemed to be justifying forced religious conversions and laying the blame at one caste group among the Hindu society.

There were also confusing messages, like at one place the author mentions about a jail where guards changed every 24 hours so as NOT to become friendly with prisoners. And after couple of pages he adds that he was able to eat along side the guards and managed to get the same food which was provided to them. He also seemed to get access to the Army news papers and also was able to communicate (through letters) to his family in India.

[Boipoka · Rating 2 out of 5]

This has to be the worst book I've 'read' this year - the only reason I'm not rating it one-star is because I think the audio book narrator contributed significantly to my dislike of the book - I wouldn't have disliked it as much if I read it myself. The narrator was just, so so terrible - he uses the exact same somnolent tone to speak of every darn thing. There's a part where the author concots an audacious plan to tunnel out of a prison, in enemy territory - and the narrator made it sound more boring than listening to distant relatives repeat an anecdote you've heard a thousand times already. There's another part where the author speaks of the "romantic gestures" of a paedophile grooming a boy (whom he goes on to rape). I would assume the author meant the words sarcastically, but the narrator read it in the same earnest tone he read everything else. I really can't explain just how much I hated the narration - do yourselves a favour and don't listen to this on Audible, even though it's free.

But even ignoring the narration, this wasn't a great book. There was a good story there somewhere - but it got lost in all the ramblings about contemporary history and society. The author came across as incredibly pretentious (though to be fair to him, that might be the translator's fault) - and even when I agreed with him, I found his preaching to be insufferable. And speaking of the translation, I don't know how the original Hindi version reads, but the way the story is presented in the English version is, well, a bit shit. There are these enormous moments happening in the author's life, and yet the way the book's written the author might as well as be going grocery shopping. There is no narrative tension, and the language is stilted in the worst way. It reads very much like a man speaking a second language, one he doesn't have much of a command over. For the longest time I kept thinking "ugh, the author should have written in his mother tongue - I bet he's a much better story teller". Then I realised he had, and I was reading a translated copy. Oh well - I don't think the book is worth re-reading, so I won't seek out an original, but if you can read Hindi, please read the original. Because this one? Sucks.

[Shruti Srinivasan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Indian Spy in Pakistan written by Sri Mohanlal Bhaskar (originally in Hindi) and translated by Sri Jai Ratan to English was Book 9 of 2020. Sri Mohanlal Bhaskar was an Indian RAW agent who worked as an Indian spy in Pakistan. He was however caught by the Pakistan police in 1968 and was in jail between 1968 - 1974. He was released on accord of the 1971 Simla Agreement where there was an exchange of Pakistani and Indian prisoners as a clause of the agreement.

His ordeals, his torture, his observations and his experiences show us how much the Indian Army and all those involved in the security of our country go through, just to make sure that India is safe and protected. The best part about the book is that there is not an ounce of negativity that Sri Bhaskar portrayed during his imprisonment. He was instead positive in the face of all situations and showed so much presence of mind in every difficult situation.

The book also gives a glimpse of the life of these bravehearts when they return to their homeland. It is heart-wrenching to learn the kind of circumstances, poverty and unemployment he had to return to. If not for the prompt advice of Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachhan to record his experiences in a book, this braveheart too, like millions of others would have been forgotten today. Shath shath naman to all the honest army officers, border security forces and intelligence agencies who strive on a daily basis to make sure that we sleep peacefully in our homes and go about our daily routine without fear and insecurity. Jai Hind! Vande Mataram!

#anindianspyinpakistan #mohanlalbhaskar #indianarmy #booksof2020 #bookstagram #vandematram

[Syed Umar Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

So here it is after so many days.
I was occupied by classes and exams that's why couldn't post anything. .
.
About Book, 'An Indian spy in Pakistan', if you love spy books then go for it. It's engaging and keeps you on turning pages one after the other.
There's one fault and the editor should look into it. Whenever I read this book I have to keep a pen beside me just to underline spelling mistakes and I should say there's hell lot of spelling mistakes in this book.
Otherwise book is fantastic and worth a read. I love to watch spy films and so I tried to read a spy book also and from now on I'll read spy books. .

[Lsharathkumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

You will be disgusted by what happens in the failed state of Pakistan

Lot of disgusting facts come out about the perverse men of Pakistan..an interesting read ..Mr.Bhaskar was fortunate enough to be repatriated to India

[Seema Dubey · Rating 4 out of 5]

#AnIndianSpyInPakistan by #MohanlalBhaskar Book #46 of the year 2023

To begin with, I was a little disappointed as the author did not touch upon the espionage bits of his life, except in denying to the Paki authorities that he ever did indulge in spying! Which is to be expected, when you think about it.

However, the memoir details his life after he's outed by an Indian colleague (a double agent) while in Pakistan. The jail, torture- he's told to keep walking, survival with hardened criminal prisoners. Failed escape attempt by prisoners. Prison fights and politics. He mentioned a policeman Durrani, I thought of neighbours whose father was also a policeman, and wondered if the same person. He speaks of the kindness of many people in authority. You feel he must be having extremely good man management skills to be able to turn the enemy officers and hardened criminals into generous friends. It was shocking to read about the boy concubines of Pakistanis. It seems 70% of Pakistani men kept young girlish boys as mistresses. These boys were dressed and made up as women, with silk clothes, curly long hair, kohl lined eyes... Apparently these men were willing to share their wives, but not these boys! The rich and or powerful prisoners also had such a retinue in the prison!

He also describes the volatile Pakistani political environment of the time as the narrative progresses. Yahya Khan, Bhutto, Zia Ul Haq. The powerful General Rani, mistress of Yahya Khan while she's married to a policeman who uses her for favours. How Zia Ul Haq planned treason against Bhutto, and at the last minute leaked the details to Bhutto leading to imprisonment of more than hundred army men of all levels, including Generals. Bhutto was also a womaniser. Talks about Maqbool Bhutt and others. He writes about the Pakistani government orchestrating the hijacking of an Indian airplane to Lahore, blowing it up, felicitating the hijackers and then accusing India of having done it!

Muzibur Rehman, making of Bangladesh, defeat of Pakistan... Finally the Shimla Accord, another long wait and his release after seven years in Pakistani prison! Becoming a teacher again. Then meeting with the then PM Morarji Desai, for getting help for other released prisoners, who point blank refused to extend any help saying "you cannot get arrested in Pakistan and then expect the Indian government to give you jobs". Morarji gave a special pension to those (including himself) who were arrested by Indira Gandhi during the emergency! Morarji was known to Bhaskar and used to write to him too. Bhaskar seemed bitter about the shoddy treatment received by him with no help from the Indian government, either during his time in prison or after release.

At some places I felt that perhaps he allowed himself to get brain washed in Pakistan, as he gets into a diatribe against Brahmins (not islamic clergy or rulers) holding them responsible for conversion of Hindus to Islam! His memory seems photographic as he reels off names and dates with ease, showing that he must have been extremely intelligent! I felt that perhaps there were parts he did not write about, as his stay seems to have been quite comfortable (keeping the spying charges in mind). Whether it was because he did not want to recall, or did not want his family to feel the pain...

He wrote the novel after Harivansh Rai Bachchan suggested that he pen down his experiences. The book was fast paced and without any drama. A straight narration.

[Subir Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

After watching the Bollywood spy thriller "Mission Majnu," I was eager to dive into "An Indian Spy in Pakistan" by Mohanlal Bhaskar. I had high hopes for an insider's perspective on the world of espionage, and I wasn't disappointed.

Bhaskar's account of his time as an Indian spy in Pakistan is a far cry from the glamorized Bollywood version of espionage. It's raw, often uncomfortable, and deeply human. The author's journey from taking on a false identity as Mohammad Aslam to his eventual capture and imprisonment is both fascinating and harrowing.

What struck me most was the complexity of human nature that Bhaskar portrays. Unlike the clear-cut heroes and villains in "Mission Majnu," this book paints a more nuanced picture. Bhaskar encountered both cruelty and kindness during his time in Pakistani prisons, reminding us that humanity exists even in the most unlikely places.

The book offers a unique glimpse into the geopolitics of the Indian subcontinent during a crucial period. Bhaskar's interactions with high-profile figures like Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in prison add an extra layer of intrigue to the narrative.

One aspect that particularly resonated with me was Bhaskar's struggle upon returning to India. His description of the challenges he faced in finding employment and the lack of support from his own government is heartbreaking. It's a stark reminder of the personal cost of espionage that often goes unacknowledged.

While the book isn't as action-packed as "Mission Majnu," it offers something far more valuable – a genuine, firsthand account of the complexities of international espionage. It's a reminder that real-life spycraft is often more about endurance, quick thinking, and human connections than high-octane chases and dramatic confrontations.

If you're looking for a thought-provoking read that goes beyond the glamorized portrayal of spies in popular media, "An Indian Spy in Pakistan" is definitely worth picking up. Just be prepared for a journey that's more sobering than thrilling, and that might challenge some of your preconceptions about India-Pakistan relations.

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to know about this book in short
He was an Indian army person who died in 2002 , He meet with Top leaders even the PM of that time Morarji desai , which quote " WHY WE HAVE TO PAY FOR YOUR DEEDS IN PAKISTAN" , so basically he was really pissed of by the words of PM , and maybe then He went to write this book ,

About the book : well written book , He doesn't went through much torture , so you too won't get much dark and depressing stories, He was lucky to not had spoiled more then 4 years in various jails in Pak , He gives detail of Society of Pakistan after division and especially under Military occupation .

He also tells us that not all pakistani were bad , atleast not at his times , Some were obsessed with Hindu hatred while some were just prey to the politics that had divided us . Its a really nice book to read if you want to know more about Pakistan society and how they thinked of INDIA in the past

For today maybe this book isn't relevent , Nor does you will hear about spies or covert operation , it is just a book of an Indian spy who fell in Pakistan trap and his journey that how he is able to survive and eventually get out of the cage back to India , In the last pages he tells about how he was treated back in India in short , which make me sad , I read more about the author in Articles of Times of India and Indian express , he died in 2002 and his family had struggled a lot to get his payment while we was in jail in pakistan .
He also tells about one Guy who was same like JAICHAND betrayed India and maybe died in Pakistani jail , because of this Jai chand Mohan and many others were handed to pakistani army

[Deepa · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the very few such books- Indian spy stories on Pakistan – due to obvious reasons. This is a very emotional and patriotic read and makes one wonder how much we all should value the “freedom” we have.

Mohanlal Bhaskar is an Indian spy who is in Pakistan soil to spy about Pakistan’s nuclear plans. He ends up being arrested, humiliated, and tortured and in different prisons in Pakistan. The book is completely about Mohanlal’s experiences in the different prisons with different police, military, intelligence and jail officials who interrogated him…some who were good to him and some who harassed him no matter what.

The book also includes the author’s experiences with his different Indian and Pakistani inmates. His share of fun, insanity, pain and why he started to smoke and many such incidents are all a very good read. Something we may not come across otherwise. The story of the Indian spy who switched sides with Pakistan and got Pakistan to arrest many spies including Mohanlal is also detailed thoroughly in the book.

Along with Mohanlal’s personal experiences, the political scenario in the country, the Bangladesh war etc. is also mentioned in the book. Finally the announcement of the release of all the prisoners and their actual release…its very touching.

There are many mistakes in the English translation of the book and this sometimes can be a bit annoying but then the real story compensates for all of that

[sneha · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't understand why this book has so many positive reviews. Either they did not read the book, or they have chimed in with overenthusiastic "patriotism". First, this book is not "An Indian Spy in Pakistan" but "An Indian Spy in Pakistan Jails". We don't learn anything about the mission, his purpose, or his life as a spy. The book starts abruptly and ends abruptly. A few pages in, he is caught in the book about his time in various jails.

Which would have still made for a good story if there was a flow to it. It feels like random diary entries with a stream of conscious flow. How can I root for the lead character and applaud his bravery for the nation when I don't know anything about him? After finishing the entire book, all I know is he is parents, wife and child (he never met), he thoughts on current affairs of that time and how much he finds homosexuality disgusting :upside down smile: I literally know more about the criminals in his jail and the lead character.

What kind of a "memoir" ends with you learning nothing about the man it is about? The editors of this book should rethink their work on this book.

Oh my god, the narrator was SO bad. I have consumed my fair share of audiobooks to realise that basic decent narration is not hard to achieve. Text-to-Speech bot would have made for a more engaging narration. This was prolly one of the slowest and most boring "spy books" I might have read.

[Sonam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mohanlal bhaskar: Mohanlal bhaskar is one of the many unsung heroes of India unlike Ravinder kaushik who gave their everything from their family to their life in the services of mother India. This autobiography gives us an insight in the life of a spy and especially the life when they get imprisoned that too in a country like Pakistan and how our own country's officials stop recognising them when spies need them the most and how they still love doing their job by hiding all the secrets inside their heart considering it their duty for the country. We should really thank Hariwanshrai Bachhan for asking Bhaskar ji to pen down his journey as a spy in Pakistan and the tortures and struggle he faced during that tenure. The time in which he celebrated a sentence of "14 years of jail" like crazy that everyone started thinking if he got mad while he was overwhelmed because he was expecting a death sentence. The incidences in the book gave chills to my spine every now and then. The true mettle is how he retains his sanity through all the tough times. He remained in Pakistani jails from 1967 to 1974. He and dozens of his fellow Indian spies were released as part of a prisoner exchange with India following the signing of the Shimla Accord by Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It is indeed a very emotional and a patriotic read.

[Rishav · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am glad that I got hold of this book... this shows in all way how Indian spies were dealt in Pakistan and how much torment they faced....
and how the government of "morarji" beat up the last nail in the coffin.
Mohanlal Bhaskar, Sehmat Khan, Ravindra Kaushik were the people who are more than true heroes to India.
apart from that the book brings out many false propoganda of Pakistan and how the indian prisoners were treated in tough times of Pakistan such as 71 war. it talks about prostitution and sex slavery at high levels of the corrupt state of Pakistan and how from that time Pakistan has been banging his head hard to gain over the Kashmir territory.

all of the things mentioned in the book is still happening today but there is this very emotional part when Mohanlal ji meets with his family after 7 years. and then he has to face a disgrace pack of words from the then prime minister "Morarji Desai"

morarji - just improving the economic conditions can not veil what you did with the real heroes like Bhaskar and the ones involved in Kahuta.
I hope these words haunt you... even you have been submerged deep in the pages of history. I hope these words by Mohanlal Bhaskar still haunt the remains of you deep down the mother earth.