The author of the book ‘Who Killed Shastri?’ is Vivek Agnihotri, a renowned face in the Indian film industry. Agnihotri is not only known for his directorial ventures like The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War but also as the author of the thought-provoking book ‘Who Killed Shastri?’.
Born in 1973, Vivek Agnihotri has gained a lot of popularity for his bold storytelling and eagerness to cover controversial topics. He has also been in the news for his controversial remarks in his interviews or on social media.
In Who Killed Shastri?, Agnihotri meticulously researches the circumstances surrounding Shastri’s death in Tashkent in 1966. The book raises serious questions about the events that conspired before and after the death of the former Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri.
It is commonly believed that Shastri died of a heart attack after signing the Tashkent Agreement with Pakistan. However, there are umpteen rumors regarding the conspiracy behind his death that have been floating since his death.
Since the release of ‘Who Killed Shastri?’, a lot of discussions have sparked among historians, political analysts, and the general public. Readers have praised Agnihotri for his immaculate research, while critics have debated his perspective given in the book.