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25 Mar 2026

Dr. Jatin Kothari Launches Book on his Life - ‘Kidney. Spine. Cricket. Tag Along’

Well-known nephrologist Dr Jatin Kothari launched a book based on the story of his life - ‘Kidney. Spine. Cricket. Tag Along’ – at an event held at The Pavilion, Mumbai on March 21, 2026. The book reframes the doctor’s journey and narrates the story of his life and work.

The launch evening brought together patients, doctors, artists, and collaborators, who have been part of Dr Kothari’s life and was designed as a cultural experience. It featured Bhajan Samrat Padmashri Shri Anup Jalotaji, a musical collaboration between Shantanu Moitra and Swanand Kirkire and a series of conversations and reflections anchored by Vikram Sathye.

Book launched by Dr Jatin Kothari and his family, Geetika Saigal, who co-authored the book, Padmashri Anup Jalota, Shantanu & Manju Moitra and renowned diamantaires Dilip Lakhi (Lakhi group) and Hitesh Mehta (H Dipak & Co).

The title reflects Dr Kothair’s philosophy – that meaningful journeys are built by staying present in people’s lives, rather than stepping away after the crisis passes. It also captures the four defining forces in his life: profession (Kidney), personal adversity (Spine), passion (Cricket), and relationships (Tag Along).

Dr. Jatin Kothari has performed over 2,000+ kidney transplants and built Apex Kidney Care, one of India’s largest dialysis networks. His work has contributed to system-level change in kidney care, including accessibility, technician training, and patient support ecosystems.

The book has been co-authored by Geetika Saigal, founder of Beeja House, a platform that has mentored 100+ bestselling authors. It represents a new category of doctor-led narrative storytelling — where clinical expertise meets personal voice.

Click here to view a video of the event