8 months ago
Reenita Malhotra Hora Writes Her Father's Razor Blade Legacy
Reenita Malhotra Hora wrote a book about her father, RK Malhotra, who built India's razor blade industry.
She waited years for his permission and finally recorded his stories during a visit to London.
Writing the book was hard because she had to see her father as a character, not just her dad.
She learned about his ambition and how he built his company, Supermax.
She thinks his story is important for Indian history and shows how ambitious people change industries, even if it's tough for those around them.
Reenita Malhotra Hora wrote 'Ace of Blades' about her father RK Malhotra, who built India's razor blade industry.
She waited over a decade for her father's permission to write the book.
Recording sessions happened in London in October 2020, yielding 14.5 hours of material.
Writing the book was emotionally complex as she had to separate her personal feelings from her father's story.
RK Malhotra's ambition and business strategies, like focusing on his brand Vidyut, are key themes in the book.
- Who
- Reenita Malhotra Hora and her father RK Malhotra
- What
- Writing and publishing a book about her father's life and legacy in the razor blade industry
- Where
- London for recording, Southern California for writing
- When
- Recording in October 2020, writing post-father's death
- Why
- To preserve her father's story and contributions to Indian industry
Key facts
- Author
- Reenita Malhotra Hora
- Book Title
- Ace of Blades: The Life Story of the Blade King of India
- Subject
- RK Malhotra
- Industry
- Razor Blade
- Key Concept
- Jungle Law
- Writing Period
- Post-father's death
- Recording Location
- London
Quotes
Reenita Malhotra Hora
Author of 'Ace of Blades: The Life Story of the Blade King of India' and daughter of RK Malhotra, the founder of India's razor blade industry.
“This book really is the memoirs of my late father.”
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“He created an entire ecosystem—machines, steel processing, supply chains—everything, with one idea in mind: the highest quality blade at the lowest possible price, for every man in India.”
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