Indian paperback edition
Random House, 2010
Rs. 199
International version
Kindle Direct Publishing, 2011
ebook $0.99/paperback $9.99
What happens when fate chooses an ordinary man for an extraordinary mission?
Arnab Bannerjee has little excitement in his life other than tracking down missing books as the Assistant Librarian in a small college in Delhi. All that changes one day when he is beaten and left for dead after a robbery. Arnab awakens to discover that he has developed fantastic superhuman powers and he tries to master his new¬found powers and to use them for good. However he soon realizes that in a society where the only power that matters comes from having money or the right connections, one man, even a superhero, can make little difference.
When he embarks on a final, desperate mission, he realizes that to succeed, he has to become a part of the very system he loathes by tapping into a motley set of allies such as the Minister who wants to use his powers to rig elections, the corrupt policeman who shot Arnab for exposing him and the corporate tycoon who wants to sign him up as a brand ambassador!
"Strikes a chord somewhere, chronicling his journey from a nobody into a somebody and this theme for a dream - to dream big, rather - is what makes it endearing. Overall an honest attempt, Dhar tries to weave the superhuman existence with contemporary; Leaves the reader with the feeling that hope floats, after all!"
- IBN Live
"The plot, thereafter, is engaging, and wholesome Bollywood film material. Herogiri ends on a high note, the action sequence in the stadium is confusing but exciting."
- Hindustan Times
"A delightful take on the superhero genre."
- LiveMint
"Excellent balance between super powers and what they leave out, Herogiri also has a surprisingly refreshing take on politics and society. Arnab 'GA' Bannerjee is the unpretentious hero you want by your side.... The most super man ever, this affable, retiring 25-year old is possibly the most likeable of all characters you shall meet this summer."
- Financial Express
"Here's a delightfully engaging and refreshing take on the superhero genre.... racy good versus evil roller coaster"
- Mid Day
"Exhilarating!"
- Tehelka Magazine
March 10, 2012: Rhea Kapoor formally announces that she is producing a film based on Herogiri. Says "Herogiri is a story I'm extremely passionate about because it's interesting and very different". Full report in the Hindustan Times and the Times of India.
News coverage of the launch announcement.
Soon to be a major Motion Picture produced by Anil Kapoor Film Company.
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