Yasser Usman is an Indian journalist, news anchor, biographer and producer. He is widely regarded as one of India’s most successful “unauthorized” biographers. He has worked extensively as a journalist for various television channels, newspapers and tabloids. He became popular in July 2023 after some news reports quoted his book about Rekha’s relationship status.
Wiki/Biography
Yasser Usman was born on Monday, February 2, 1987, in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India (36 years old as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aquarius. After completing his education in various cities of Uttar Pradesh, he moved to Delhi for higher education.
Yasser Usman childhood photos
From 1997 to 2000, he pursued his Bachelor of Science degree from Ramjas College, Delhi University. He then pursued a Master of Science degree in Ecology and Environment from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMU). He then pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
He comes from a middle-class family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is M.Usman, who was the president of the university, and his mother’s name is Haseeba Khanam, who is a philanthropist. He has a sister.
yasser usman’s father
Yasser Usman and his sister
wife and children
His wife Nazia Erum is a well-known author, columnist and communications professional. The couple has a daughter.
Yasir Usman’s Wife Nazia Ellum
religion
He believes in Islam.
Profession
Anchor and producer
Yasir started his television career in 2002 with the renowned television company BAG Films, where he has produced many critically acclaimed television programs and documentaries, including the successful crime show “Red Alert”. He joined the creative programming team of Channel 7 (IBN7) in 2005 and produced India’s first sports reality show ‘Speedster’, hosted by renowned cricketers Wasim Akram and Ajay Jadeja. He later hosted the weekly film review show Premier 7. He has showcased his creativity by writing and directing the investigative show “RAAZ – Forensic Archives”, which dramatizes India’s landmark forensic investigations on a weekly basis.
Yasser Usman hosts TV show
Yasir collaborates with renowned journalist Anirudh Bahl to produce the investigative program “Benaqab” (Star News). In 2006, he served as a creative consultant for Channel V’s humorous talk show “The Tony B Show”. In 2007, he joined Star News, India’s top news channel, and became an integral part of the channel. Nonfiction programming team. As a senior professional in the non-fiction programming division of ABP News, Yasir curates and conceptualizes popular content and programming for the channel.
Yasser Usman on the set of ABP News
He has directed documentaries on a wide range of subjects, including major events such as 9/11 (102 Minutes from Ground Zero in New York) and 26/11, as well as documentaries on sports, film, and biographies of political and film celebrities. Some of Usman’s successful shows include “Benaqaab”, “Poll Khol”, “Mera Naam Joker”, “Love Story”, “Jaane Bhi Do” and “Second Opinion” (as a writer). He has also been part of reality shows like “Star Anchor Hunt” (as creative executive producer) and “Cricket, Camera, Action” (IPL show). Yasir’s portfolio includes investigative features such as Gangajal, which focused on pollution in the Ganges, as well as biographies of political and film personalities. He also hosts and produces the car review show “Top Speed.”
Yasser Usman in ABP News Studio
film journalist
Yasir has had a versatile and accomplished career in the television and film industries. As a TV anchor and film writer, he had the opportunity to host news bulletins and interview numerous stars and newsmakers in Bollywood.
Yasir Usman on the set of his movie talk show
He is also prominent in his role as a film critic and commentator and his work has been published in leading newspapers in India and abroad including Hindustan Times, Times of India, The Hindu, The Hindu Liji Times, Dawn and Outlook.
author
Yasir Usman has gained widespread recognition as a renowned biographer, with a series of best-selling books providing readers with unique insights into the lives of Bollywood icons. He has published books by Rajesh Khanna (Penguin Random House) in 2015, Rekha (Juggernaut) in 2017, Sanjay Dutt (Juggernaut) in 2018, and Guru Dutt (Simon & Schuster) in 2020.
Rajesh Khanna Biography Cover by Yasser Usman
dispute
Biography of Sanjay Dutt
In 2018, Dutt criticized Yasir and threatened legal action against him and publisher Juggernaut Books after he released his biography of Sanjay Dutt. Dutt claimed that the facts in the biography were based on hearsay and unverified sources. In response, Juggernaut Books responded that they were equally sorry for the situation.
Sanjay Dutt Biography Cover By Yasser Usman
Rekha’s live-in relationship
In July 2023, some reports claimed that Yasir mentioned in Rekha’s biography that she was in a live-in relationship with her secretary Farzana. Yasser completely ignores this fact and claims it is a distortion of the facts.
It’s despicable that clickbait journalism hates fact-checking. Most often, they target women. A statement. pic.twitter.com/sYBCZxLsp9
— 𝒀𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒓𝑼𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒏 (@yasser_aks) July 22, 2023
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- 2015 Journalism Red Ink Award
- Rajesh Khanna Crossword Puzzle Awards 2015
Yasser Usman Awards
- Ramnath Goenka Journalism Excellence Award 2012
- Won the NT Award (News Television Award) for three consecutive years in 2009, 2010 and 2011
Yasir Usman wins award
- 2006 Indian Television Awards for Best Crime Program “Raaz-Forensic Files” (Channel 7)
Facts/Trivia
- He is the founder editor of the Bollywood website www.FilmyMonkey.com which, since its inception in 2016, quickly gained popularity and became one of the top film entertainment websites within a year.
- Many claim that his work focuses on the darker side of Bollywood.
- He is a cricket enthusiast and enjoys watching the Indian national team’s matches.
Yasir Usman in cricket
Categories: Biography
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