Biographies on celebrated personalities have been an enticing read ever since. Sometimes it is the fame and likability of the character that entices readers while sometimes it is a bouquet of unconventional and heroic stories of a common man that pulls the readers to the book stands. WHITE - The Man Beyond The Uniform is once such a biography which has been initiated by authors Sheetal Bhan, a TedEx Speaker and writer, along with Aamir Bengali, an upcoming Hindi Film Industry screenwriter. The biography is on the life of the #WhiteSingham of the Mumbai customs and now the GST department, Assistant Commissioner Deepak Pandit.
“Deepak Pandit has been a man who has had polarising effects on the people he has met in his life. It is a no-brainer that an incorruptible, strong willed officer often invites enemies out of his actions and is befriended by only the brave and honest ones out there”, say the authors.
When asked about the elements of entertainment and reality to expect in the book, Sheetal responded, “The most incredible thing about this book and Dippy Mama's life is the rich presence of intense Drama along with deep wisdom. Entertainment is a guarantee. But you know what they say about enlightenment, seek and ye shall find!”
Aamir added further by saying, “Do not read this book with any prejudice in your mind. Read it like a blank page to entertain yourself through the life of a man who lived it without planning any of the drama. Sheetal is right, entertainment is guaranteed. Those who have a strong penchant for cricket will also enjoy the book, while those who are looking to inspire themselves will also have a strong take away. The love story is the cream on the cake.”
The authors said that they were so inspired with the life of the stalwart of the customs department, that they couldn't wait to begin penning it
down. Their writing sessions often involved hours of plain discussions on their individual perspectives on Deepak Pandit. The authors further added that they individually brought in such contrasting yet similar kind of anecdotes from their individual experiences that eventually it all shaped up into a box full of assorted chocolates of the same family. Sheetal further added that Deepak Pandit’s love story with Arushi Misra, the daughter of former Supreme court judge, Justice AP Misra is in itself a potential film script.
The book has been announced through a trailer which includes quotes in praise of Deepak Pandit by legendary Indian cricketers like Maninder Singh, Chetan Sharma, Praveen Amre and one of the senior most officials of the CBIC (Retd), a department under the Ministry of Finance.
“Deepak is a highly resourceful officer with proper knowledge of law and procedure. It is a pleasure to work with an officer like him”
- John Joseph
Special Secretary to Govt of India and Member (Retd) CBIC
“A great fighter who we called a swing master for his huge in swingers and an aggressive cricketer.”
- Chetan Sharma
(Chairman, Selection committee, Indian Cricket Team and Former Indian Cricketer)
Deepak was a thinking bowler who troubled the best batsmen in domestic circuit with his swing bowling
- Maninder Singh (Former Indian Cricketer)
The book will be out soon for all to read.
White - The Man Beyond The Uniform | The Book Trailer :
