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But, as he says in his 2012 hit, Double Game: “Maanav jeevan parahit abhilaashee hee hona chaahiye (Human life should be aspiring)” so, the trappings of success are not easy to shrug off. Pathak, 78, would have himself much preferred the middle-class rhythms of east Delhi’s Krishna Nagar, where he spent over five decades, and spun over 250 of his nearly 300 bestselling titles. It’s far removed from the places Pathak’s characters are used to: chaotic railway stations, bustling traffic intersections, perfect for a chase or two. Apartment visits are preceded by entries in logbooks vehicular entries and exits are stringently monitored. Neither would Sunil Chakravarty, or, for that matter, even Abhijeet Singh - there’s just too much emphasis on security. Sardar Surender Singh Sohal, urf Vimal, would not feel at home inside the sprawling gated community in Sector 93, Noida, which is home to Surender Mohan Pathak. Over the years, Surender Mohan Pathak would write about heroes who were rakes and criminals and pepper his plots with high-octane chases, mildly scandalous sexual escapades and gory details of violence.
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