What began with the purchase of humble double-edged blades evolved into an empire that challenged giants, created livelihoods, and left its mark on millions of homes. Yet with success came sacrifice—personal, professional, and generational.
Rajinder Kumar Malhotra (RK), remembered as the force behind India’s razor blade giants Topaz and Supermax, lived a life defined by ambition, resilience, and vision. From the 1970s through the 1980s and beyond, his journey traced not just the growth of a business, but the transformation of a nation learning to balance scarcity, opportunity, and global aspiration.
A coming-of-age story across three levels—RK’s personal transformation, the rise of India’s FMCG industry, and the cultural revolution of every Indian man who shaved with his brands.
Ace of Blades is a raw, real account of RK’s rise and leadership, narrated by his daughter Reenita Malhotra Hora and validated by interviews with family, colleagues, and associates.
This isn’t just a story of the past—it’s a playbook for turning obstacles into opportunities and building a legacy that lasts.
Reenita Malhotra Hora is a Mumbai-born, California-based novelist and screenwriter whose stories spotlight the South Asian experience. A former journalist with bylines in The New York Times, CNN, and Bloomberg, she brings an insider’s voice to this extraordinary biography of her father.
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