R K Prasad

R K Prasad served as the private secretary to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam from 1995 until Dr. Kalam's death in 2015. His association spanned Dr. Kalam's tenure as Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, Principal Scientific Adviser, his years as President of India, and beyond. In his book Kalam: The Untold Story, Prasad provides a unique and intimate perspective on the iconic scientist and statesman. He reveals a more personal side of the Bharat Ratna, documenting his modesty, his interactions with political leaders, and the quiet resilience with which he faced adversity and controversy away from the public eye.