Critics Corner

A Heartfelt Journey with "The Nigerian Mafia Mumbai" "The Nigerian Mafia Mumbai" by Onyeka Nwelue takes readers on a heartfelt journey through the world of Nollywood actor Uche Mbadiegwu. Uche's dreams lead him from Lagos to Mumbai in pursuit of a successful career in Bollywood, and the emotions evoked by his journey are nothing short of powerful. This novel brilliantly captures the essence of Uche's determination and his quest for exceptional roles in Bollywood. His struggles and triumphs resonated deeply with me, making it easy to root for his success. The unexpected appearance of Periwinkle in Uche's life brings a sense of mystery and intrigue, adding layers of complexity to the story. The book's exploration of the characters' emotional bonds and personal growth is both touching and thought-provoking. "The Nigerian Mafia Mumbai" also sheds light on the challenges faced by Nigerians in Mumbai, including the constant need to evade Indi

  Let's start the session with your introduction to our audience.  Q1.What themes do you often explore in your writing and why do they resonate with you? DEEPAK: This was my first attempt of writing the book “WINGS TO FLY”. The book is all about my 14 years of volunteering journey. I have captured my learning, experiences and lot of success stories of young adults while volunteering with Udayan Care, a 29 year old NGO. Udayan Care is today present in 15 states and 36 cities across India. I have also covered a bit about my family’s philanthropy in different ways. Q2.How do you balance your personal experiences with fictional elements in your stories? DEEPAK: Let me clarify that my book WINGS TO FLY is a 100 percent true story and there is nothing fictional about it .In fact I personally read only inspirational books like autobiographies of Dr. Abdul Kalam, Mother Teresa, Railway man Sreedharan, creation of Wealth which is about the journey of Tata group, Mahatma Gandhi and so on. Q