In this remarkable collection of tales of valour beyond measure, Swapnil Pandey lifts the curtain on some of the greatest Special Forces officers and introduces readers to Colonel Santosh Mahadik, Captain Tushar Mahajan, Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, Subedar Major Mahendra Singh and others. Based on more than two hundred interviews with the friends and families of these men, conducted over one year and multiple trips to various Special Forces Units near the LoC and the LAC, Balidan seeks to resurrect these men from the shadows for the first time ever.
Swapnil Pandey's extensively researched books are aimed at creating awareness about the work and lives of Indian Army personnel and their families. Her book Balidan: Stories of India's Greatest Para Special Forces Operatives is a national bestseller. She writes a popular blog as well as articles for magazines and newspapers, and appears on national TV as a panelist.