About the Book

77 SHADES OF GREEN is about fortitude, resilience and defiance. An incredible true story of a Wing Commander from pre-Independent India till today. This unique and fast-paced autobiography of hope and optimism gives first hand information about the 1962 Indo-China War and the 1965 & 1971 India-Pakistan conflicts. Wing Commander Vijayan’s book chronicles the events starting from early 1940s, the birth and evolution of modern India and the Indian Air Force. Written in a distinctive style, this book offers a rich insight into the experiences of a person who lived through the decades of changes that defined a nation.

About the Author

K M Vijayan is an Indian Air Force veteran, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a world traveller and an author. His love of stories—both reading and sharing—is something he has carried with him since he was a child. He calls Bangalore home when he is not away on one of his many travels. Vijayan is a proud husband, father and grandfather, and a friend to many. A witness and participant of many of the most important moments in India’s history since her Independence, Vijayan’s book 77 Shades of Green is a testimony to those moments and more. This is his first book. The author can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.