Yasser Usman Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
Yasser Usman Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
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Religion: Islam
Age: 36 Years
Wife: Nazia Erum
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | ⢠Journalist ⢠News Presenter ⢠Author (Biographer) ⢠Producer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 178 cm** in meters**- 1.78 m** in feet & inches**- 5â 10â** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 75 kg** in pounds**- 165 lbs** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | ⢠Indian Telly Award in 2006 for the best Crime Show Raaz-Forensic Files (on Channel 7) ⢠NT Award (News Television Award) three years in a row in 2009, 2010, and 2011  ⢠Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism in 2012 ⢠Red Ink Award for journalism in 2015 ⢠Crossword Award for Rajesh Khanna's biography in 2015  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 2 February 1987 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 36 Years |
| Birthplace | Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| College/University | ⢠Ramjas College, University of Delhi ⢠Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMU) ⢠Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Post Graduate Diploma in Radio and Television Journalism check sources LinkedIn - Yasser |
| Religion | Islam |
| Controversies | Sanjay Dutt's disapproval check sources Hindustan Times In 2018, when Yasser released the biography of Sanjay Dutt, it garnered criticism from Dutt himself. Sanjay Dutt expressed his disapproval of the biography, claiming that it contained information based on hearsay and unverified sources. He went further and threatened legal action against both Yasser and the publisher, Juggernaut Books. In response, Juggernaut Books apologized for the situation and expressed their regret over the controversy surrounding the book.  Rumours about Rekha's relationship check sources Hindustan Times In July 2023, there were reports suggesting that Yasser had mentioned in Rekha 's biography about her alleged live-in relationship with her secretary, Farzana; however, Yasser vehemently denied this claim and stated that it was a misrepresentation of facts. He completely disregarded any such assertion and maintained that the information in the biography was accurate and based on thorough research and reliable sources.  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Nazia Erum (writer, columnist, and communication professional)  |
| Children | He has a daughter. |
| Parents | Father- M.Usman (College Principal)  Mother- Haseeba Khanam (Philanthropist) |
| Siblings | He has a sister.  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Yasser Usman
Yasser Usman is an Indian media personality known for his roles as a journalist, news presenter, biographer, and producer. He has gained significant recognition as one of Indiaâs most successful âunauthorizedâ biographers. Throughout his career, Yasser has contributed extensively to journalism, working with various TV channels, newspapers, and tabloids. In July 2023, he became viral when some people cited his book for Rekhaâs relationship status.
After finishing his schooling in various cities of Uttar Pradesh, he relocated to Delhi to pursue higher education, where he later pursued graduation and masterâs in Ecology and Environment before turning to journalism.
In 2002, he began his television career with the renowned television company B.A.G Films, where he produced numerous acclaimed TV shows and documentaries, including the successful crime show âRed Alert.â
Yasser Usman hosting a show
After joining the creative programming team of Channel 7 (IBN7) in 2005, Yasser produced Indiaâs first reality sports show titled âSpeedster,â which was hosted by renowned cricketers Wasim Akram and Ajay Jadeja. He also hosted a weekly film review show called âPremier 7.â
He later wrote and directed the investigative show âRAAZ- forensic files se,â which offered a weekly dramatic representation of landmark forensic investigations in India. He also collaborated with the well-known journalist Anirudh Bahl on the investigative show âBenaqabâ (Star News).
Yasser Usman (right) during a cricket talk show
In 2006, he served as the creative consultant for the humorous talk show âThe Tony B Showâ on Channel V.
In 2007, he joined Indiaâs top news channel, Star News and became an integral part of its non-fiction programming team. As a senior professional in the non-fiction programs division of ABP News, Yasser planned and conceptualized popular content and shows for the channel.
He later directed documentaries on various topics, including significant events like 9/11 (102 minutes-from Ground Zero, New York) and 26/11, as well as documentaries on sports, films, and biographies of political and film personalities.
Yasser Usman (right) during the shoot of a TV show
Some of Usmanâs successful shows include âBenaqaab,â âPoll Khol,â âMera Naam Joker,â âLove Story,â âJaane Bhi Do,â and âSecond Opinionâ (as a writer). He also contributed to reality shows like âStar Anchor Huntâ (as Executive Producer-Creatives) and âCricket, Camera, Actionâ (on IPL).
Yasserâs portfolio includes investigative features like âGangajal,â focusing on Ganga Pollution, and biographies of political and film personalities. He also anchored and produced the automobile review show âTop Speed.â
Yasser Usman as a host
As a TV anchor and film writer, he has hosted news bulletins and conducting interviews with numerous Bollywood stars and newsmakers. His contributions as a film critic and commentator have been noteworthy, and his writings have been featured in major newspapers both in India and abroad, including Hindustan Times, The Times of India, The Hindu, Khaleej Times, Dawn, and Outlook.
Renowned as a celebrated biographer, Yasser Usman has authored a series of bestselling books on Bollywoodâs iconic personalities which include biographies on Rajesh Khanna , published by Penguin Random House in 2015, Rekha , published by Juggernaut in 2017, Sanjay Dutt , published by Juggernaut in 2018, and Guru Dutt , published by Simon & Schuster in 2020.
Cover of Rajesh Khannaâs biography by Yasser Usman
Cover of Guru Duttâs biography by Yasser Usman
As the founder editor of the Bollywood website www.FilmyMonkey.com, Yasser Usman successfully established a platform that quickly gained immense popularity, becoming one of the top film entertainment websites.
Yasser Usmanâs writings have been known to delve into the darker aspects of Bollywood, exploring the hidden truths and controversial elements surrounding the lives of iconic personalities within the industry.
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