Quick Info
| Profession | Author, Novelist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Hussain Zaidi
03/06/2026
S. Hussain Zaidi spoke publicly about Dawood Ibrahim and said the fugitive gangster is still alive. The remarks were reported alongside renewed attention on his long-running reporting and writing about the Mumbai underworld.
18/04/2026
S. Hussain Zaidi launched his book Mafia Queens of India in Mumbai at a public event attended by figures from film and literature. The launch highlighted his continued work on crime and underworld history, and the book was co-authored with Velly Thevar.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | S. Hussain Zaidi |
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| Alternative Names | Syed Hussain Zaidi, Hussain Zaidi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Weightlifting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Velly Thevar |
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| Children | He has two sons. |
Career
| Debut | First Book: Black Friday (2002) (based on the 1993 Bombay bombings) |
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| Notable Books |
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| 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 |
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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. |
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