Behind Bars: Prison Tales of India's Most Famous by Sunetra Choudhury [Paperback]

Uncensored and Unforgettable: Behind Bars - Prison Tales of India's Most Famous by Sunetra Choudhury

Ever wondered what happens behind the bars for India's rich and powerful? Award-winning journalist Sunetra Choudhury exposes the shocking realities of VIP prison life in her captivating book, Behind Bars: Prison Tales of India's Most Famous.

This gripping paperback goes beyond sensational headlines. Based on exclusive first-hand interviews with infamous inmates like Peter Mukherjea, Vikas Yadav, and Manu Sharma, Choudhury offers an unprecedented look into their lives behind bars.

Forget the stereotypes of prison as a great equalizer.  Behind Bars reveals a system rife with corruption and disparity.  While some inmates endure horrific conditions, others enjoy luxuries like air-conditioned cells, five-star meals, and even mobile phones.

The book delves into the human stories within these high-profile cases.  Discover:

The routines of the infamous: What does a business tycoon do all day in a luxury cell? How does a once-powerful politician cope with a dramatic fall from grace?

The dark secrets of the system: Uncover the shocking reality of preferential treatment, parole loopholes, and the blurred lines between punishment and privilege.

The forgotten underbelly: Behind Bars doesn't shy away from contrasting the VIP experience with the harsh conditions faced by countless undertrials languishing in Indian jails.

This thought-provoking book challenges the very purpose of imprisonment.  Is it meant to reform, punish, or simply serve as a broken system for the privileged few?

Behind Bars: Prison Tales of India's Most Famous is a must-read for anyone seeking an uncensored glimpse into the Indian justice system and the lives of those caught in its web.  Prepare to be surprised, horrified, and ultimately, to question the very meaning of justice.