Yasser Usman Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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- 5’ 10”
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 [1]LinkedIn - Yasser
Religion	Islam
Controversies	Sanjay Dutt's disapproval [2]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 [3]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 India’s most successful ‘unauthorized’ 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 Rekha’s 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 master’s 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 ‘Red Alert.’
  

  Yasser Usman hosting a show

• After joining the creative programming team of Channel 7 (IBN7) in 2005, Yasser produced India’s first reality sports show titled ‘Speedster,’ which was hosted by renowned cricketers Wasim Akram and Ajay Jadeja. He also hosted a weekly film review show called ‘Premier 7.’

• He later wrote and directed the investigative show ‘RAAZ- forensic files se,’ 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 ‘Benaqab’ (Star News).
  

  Yasser Usman (right) during a cricket talk show

• In 2006, he served as the creative consultant for the humorous talk show ‘The Tony B Show’ on Channel V.

• In 2007, he joined India’s 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 Usman’s successful shows include ‘Benaqaab,’ ‘Poll Khol,’ ‘Mera Naam Joker,’ ‘Love Story,’ ‘Jaane Bhi Do,’ and ‘Second Opinion’ (as a writer). He also contributed to reality shows like ‘Star Anchor Hunt’ (as Executive Producer-Creatives) and ‘Cricket, Camera, Action’ (on IPL).

• Yasser’s portfolio includes investigative features like ‘Gangajal,’ focusing on Ganga Pollution, and biographies of political and film personalities. He also anchored and produced the automobile review show ‘Top Speed.’
  

  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 Bollywood’s 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 Khanna’s biography by Yasser Usman

  

  Cover of Guru Dutt’s 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 Usman’s 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.