Quick Info
| Profession | Author, Novelist |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Hussain Zaidi
03/06/2026
In June 2026, S. Hussain Zaidi spoke publicly about Dawood Ibrahim, saying the fugitive gangster is still alive. The remarks were widely reported in connection with Zaidi's continuing work on the Mumbai underworld and his long-standing reporting on Dawood.
06/05/2025
S. Hussain Zaidi launched his latest book, From Dubai to Karachi: The Dawood Saga Continues, at a public event in May 2025. The release renewed attention on his long-running coverage of the Mumbai underworld and Dawood Ibrahim.
Do you like Hussain Zaidi?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | S. Hussain Zaidi |
|---|---|
| Alternative Names | Syed Hussain Zaidi, Hussain Zaidi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
|---|---|
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Weightlifting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|
Family
| Spouse | Velly Thevar |
|---|---|
| Children | He has two sons. |
Career
| Debut | First Book: Black Friday (2002) (based on the 1993 Bombay bombings) |
|---|---|
| Notable Books |
|
| Film Adaptations | |
| Publishing Imprint | Blue Salt |
Favourites
| Food | Lucknawi cuisines like kofta, gilawat kabab, gole kabab, nihari, dal gosht, Tamilian cuisines like avial and appam |
|---|
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shussainzaidi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. S. Hussain Zaidi began his career as an investigative journalist for top Indian newspapers and tabloids. | |
| 2. Several of his books have been transformed into popular Bollywood movies. | |
| 3. Before transitioning to writing, he specialized in crime reporting and investigative journalism. | |
| 4. Zaidi has provided guidance to aspiring journalists, including Jyotirmoy Dey. | |
| 5. He faced a kidnapping incident in Baghdad, Iraq at one point. | |
| 6. He served as the associate producer for 'Terror in Mumbai' (2009), an HBO documentary. | |
| 7. Zaidi is a co-owner of the blog 'The Writers’ Room' together with Vikram Chandra. | |
| 8. He worked as resident editor for The Asian Age and later for The Indian Express, Mid-Day, and Mumbai Mirror. | |
| 9. Zaidi is India's most prolific crime writer. | |
| 10. His works focus extensively on the Mumbai mafia and underworld history. |