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| name = Saiyed Zegham Murtaza
| name = Saiyed Zegham Murtaza
| image = Saiyed Zegham Murtaza in Doha Education Conference.jpg
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| alt = Saiyed Zegham Murtaza in Doha Education Conference
| caption = At Doha Conference on Minority Education, 2018
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| birth_name = Saiyed Zegham Murtaza
| birth_name = Saiyed Zegham Murtaza
| birth_place = [[Amroha]], [[India]]
| birth_place = [[Amroha]], [[India]]
| parents = Saiyed Ali Zafar (father), Syeda Aziz Fatima (mother)
| parents =
| alma mater = [[Aligarh Muslim University]], [http://Faculty%20of%20Social%20Sciences,%20Aligarh%20Muslim%20University Faculty of Social Science]
| alma mater = [[Aligarh Muslim University]], [http://Faculty%20of%20Social%20Sciences,%20Aligarh%20Muslim%20University Faculty of Social Science]
| occupation = Journalist, Blogger, Author
| occupation = Journalist, blogger, author
| nationality = Indian
| nationality = Indian
| education = M.A (Mass Communication), M.A (Public Administration), LLB.
| education = M.A (Mass Communication), M.A (Public Administration), LLB.
| years_active = Since 2005
| years_active = Since 2005
| othername = Zaigham}}
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'''Saiyed Zegham Murtaza''' '''सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा''' ('''سید ضیغم مرتضیٰ''') is an Indian Columnist,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/author/1635946/saiyed-zegham-murtaza |title=Saiyed Zegham Murtaza Latest Stories, Exclusive News Articles and Opinions |website=www.nationalheraldindia.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201194829/https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/author/1635946/saiyed-zegham-murtaza |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.navjivanindia.com/author/1636979/saiyd-j-aig-aam-murtj-aa |title=सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा Latest Stories, Exclusive News Articles and Opinions |website=www.navjivanindia.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201192233/https://www.navjivanindia.com/author/1636979/saiyd-j-aig-aam-murtj-aa |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://hindi.asiaville.in/author/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%AE%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%BE-486 |title=सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा |website=hindi.asiaville.in |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201192710/https://hindi.asiaville.in/author/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%AE%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%BE-486 |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forwardpress.in/en/author/syed-z-m/ |title=Saiyed Zegham Murtaza सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा – Forward Press |website=www.forwardpress.in |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202001232/https://www.forwardpress.in/en/author/syed-z-m/ |archive-date=2 December 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Blogger<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thecrediblehistory.com/author/zaigham-murtaza/ |title=Zaigham Murtaza, Author at the Credible History |website=thecrediblehistory.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201193210/https://thecrediblehistory.com/author/zaigham-murtaza/ |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://thecompanion.in/author/zaigham%3C/ |title=Archived copy |website=thecompanion.in |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201193346/https://thecompanion.in/author/zaigham%3C/ |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and the author of ''Case Diary'', a collection of real life stories on the functioning of police. He has translated the Hindi version of [[Gautam Bhatia (lawyer)|Gautam Bhatia]]'s book "Offend, Shock, or Disturb: Free Speech under the Indian Constitution"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://global.oup.com/academic/product/offend-shock-or-disturb-9780199460878?cc=ie&lang=en |title=Offend, Shock, or Disturb - Gautam Bhatia - Oxford University Press |website=global.oup.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201193450/https://global.oup.com/academic/product/offend-shock-or-disturb-9780199460878?cc=ie&lang=en |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> for [[Oxford University Press]]. He has scripted and produced many documentaries. Also, he is the founder of a media production company APZ Media Ventures Private Limited.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.quickcompany.in/director/09419271-zegham-murtaza-saiyed |title=Zegham Murtaza Saiyed (Director) Apz Media Venture &#124; QuickCompany |website=www.quickcompany.in |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201193608/https://www.quickcompany.in/director/09419271-zegham-murtaza-saiyed |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''Saiyed Zegham Murtaza''' an Indian columnist<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/author/1635946/saiyed-zegham-murtaza |title=Saiyed Zegham Murtaza Latest Stories, Exclusive News Articles and Opinions |website=www.nationalheraldindia.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201194829/https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/author/1635946/saiyed-zegham-murtaza |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.navjivanindia.com/author/1636979/saiyd-j-aig-aam-murtj-aa |title=सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा Latest Stories, Exclusive News Articles and Opinions |website=www.navjivanindia.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201192233/https://www.navjivanindia.com/author/1636979/saiyd-j-aig-aam-murtj-aa |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://hindi.asiaville.in/author/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%AE%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%BE-486 |title=सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा |website=hindi.asiaville.in |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201192710/https://hindi.asiaville.in/author/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A6-%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%AE%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%BE-486 |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forwardpress.in/en/author/syed-z-m/ |title=Saiyed Zegham Murtaza सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा – Forward Press |website=www.forwardpress.in |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202001232/https://www.forwardpress.in/en/author/syed-z-m/ |archive-date=2 December 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and blogger.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thecrediblehistory.com/author/zaigham-murtaza/ |title=Zaigham Murtaza, Author at the Credible History |website=thecrediblehistory.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201193210/https://thecrediblehistory.com/author/zaigham-murtaza/ |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thecompanion.in/author/zaigham|title=Zaigham Murtaza, Author at The Companion|date=29 April 2014 }}</ref> He is the author of [https://web.archive.org/web/20230301210401/https://www.amazon.in/Policenama-Hindi-Zaigham-Murtaza-ebook/dp/B0BWXP5S9Z/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=policenama&qid=1677704519&sr=8-1 Policenama]- Jahan Murde bhi Gawahi dete hain, a book published by the Rajpal and Sons. Also, he has translated the Hindi version of [[Gautam Bhatia (lawyer)|Gautam Bhatia]]'s book "Offend, Shock, or Disturb: Free Speech under the Indian Constitution"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://global.oup.com/academic/product/offend-shock-or-disturb-9780199460878?cc=ie&lang=en |title=Offend, Shock, or Disturb - Gautam Bhatia - Oxford University Press |website=global.oup.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201193450/https://global.oup.com/academic/product/offend-shock-or-disturb-9780199460878?cc=ie&lang=en |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> for [[Oxford University Press]]. He has scripted and produced many documentaries. Also, he is the founder of a media production company APZ Media Ventures Private Limited.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.quickcompany.in/director/09419271-zegham-murtaza-saiyed |title=Zegham Murtaza Saiyed (Director) Apz Media Venture &#124; QuickCompany |website=www.quickcompany.in |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201193608/https://www.quickcompany.in/director/09419271-zegham-murtaza-saiyed |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==


He was born in the city of [[Amroha]] in the district of [[Moradabad]] (now [[Amroha]]) in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/murtazazaigham1/ |title=Archived copy |website=twitter.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201195734/https://twitter.com/murtazazaigham1/ |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He passed his higher secondary from Meerut Public School Meerut, did his graduation from J.S. Hindu College, [[Amroha]], Master's Degree in Journalism from [[Department of Journalism, AMU, Aligarh]], and LLB. from KGK College, Moradabad. He belongs to the reputed family of [[Sayyid]]s of [[Syed Nagli]]. His father Saiyed Ali Zafar was a trade unionist and a social activist. His Grandfather Maulvi Murtaza Hussain was an ex-Armymen and a Freedom Fighter. One of his uncles [[Naseem uz Zafar Baquiri|Dr Naseem uz Zafar Baquiri]] is a renowned poet. .
He was born in the city of [[Amroha]] in the district of [[Moradabad]] (now [[Amroha]]) in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/murtazazaigham1/ |title=Archived copy |website=twitter.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201195734/https://twitter.com/murtazazaigham1/ |archive-date=1 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He passed his higher secondary from Meerut Public School Meerut, did his graduation from J.S. Hindu College, [[Amroha]], Master's Degree in Journalism from [[Department of Journalism, AMU, Aligarh]], and LLB. from KGK College, Moradabad. He belongs to the reputed family of [[Sayyid]]s of [[Syed Nagli]]. His father Saiyed Ali Zafar was a trade unionist and a social activist. His Grandfather Maulvi Murtaza Hussain was an ex-Armymen and a Freedom Fighter. One of his uncles [[Naseem uz Zafar Baquiri|Dr. Naseem uz Zafar Baquiri]] is a renowned poet.


==Work==
==Work==
His journalistic stints includes, working with [[Rajya Sabha TV|Rajya Sabha Television]], Eenadu Television, [[Hindustan Times]], and Asiaville News. His columns regularly appear in The Pioneer,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/sunday-edition/safe-passages-for-animals.html |title=Safe passages for animals |website=www.dailypioneer.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112204535/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/sunday-edition/safe-passages-for-animals.html |archive-date=12 November 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Navjivan (newspaper)|Navjivan]], [[National Herald]], Asiaville News, [[Navbharat Times]], Hindustan times and The Forward Press. Also, he wrote the script of several documentary films, including that of [[Brigadier Rajinder Singh: The Savior of Kashmir]], The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V_MFMNENQo Guests of Destiny],[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fceYHsT3bG0 Sangharsh] etc. Also, he is an independent voice, supporting the cause of education among Muslims of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qatar-tribune.com/news-details/id/123504|title = Minority education in India needs more attention}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://thereports.in/the-reasons-for-the-backwardness-of-the-muslims-are-not-education-but-the-failure-to-deal-with-the-situation-and-the-government-is-ignored/ | title=मुसलमानों के पिछड़ेपन की वजह शिक्षा नहीं हालात से निपटने की नाकामी और सरकारी अनदेखी हैं। | date=January 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiacrime.com/muslim-hindu-india-zaigham-murtaza/ | title=मानसिक ग़ुलामी के चक्रव्यूह से निकलें, वरना गमों की ये रात न लंबी होगी | date=24 April 2020 }}</ref> Recently, he formed a media company, APZ Media Venture Private Limited<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.quickcompany.in/director/09419271-zegham-murtaza-saiyed | title=Zegham Murtaza Saiyed (Director) Apz Media Venture Private Limited }}</ref> along with Aman and Parijat.
His journalistic stints include working with [[Rajya Sabha TV|Rajya Sabha Television]], Eenadu Television, [[Hindustan Times]], and Asiaville News. His columns regularly appear in [[The Pioneer (India)|The Pioneer]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/sunday-edition/safe-passages-for-animals.html |title=Safe passages for animals |website=www.dailypioneer.com |access-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112204535/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/sunday-edition/safe-passages-for-animals.html |archive-date=12 November 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Navjivan (newspaper)|Navjivan]], [[National Herald]], Asiaville News, [[Navbharat Times]], Hindustan times and The Forward Press. Also, he wrote the script of several documentary films, including that of Brigadier Rajinder Singh: The Savior of Kashmir, The Guests of Destiny, Sangharsh etc. He is also an independent voice, supporting the cause of education among Muslims of India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qatar-tribune.com/news-details/id/123504|title = Minority education in India needs more attention| date=4 May 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://thereports.in/the-reasons-for-the-backwardness-of-the-muslims-are-not-education-but-the-failure-to-deal-with-the-situation-and-the-government-is-ignored/ | title=मुसलमानों के पिछड़ेपन की वजह शिक्षा नहीं हालात से निपटने की नाकामी और सरकारी अनदेखी हैं। | date=January 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiacrime.com/muslim-hindu-india-zaigham-murtaza/ | title=मानसिक ग़ुलामी के चक्रव्यूह से निकलें, वरना गमों की ये रात न लंबी होगी | date=24 April 2020 }}</ref> Recently, he formed a media company, APZ Media Venture Private Limited<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.quickcompany.in/director/09419271-zegham-murtaza-saiyed | title=Zegham Murtaza Saiyed (Director) Apz Media Venture Private Limited }}</ref> along with Aman and Parijat.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of Indian journalists]]
* [[List of Indian journalists]]
* [[People from Amroha district]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 10:44, 15 March 2024

Saiyed Zegham Murtaza
Saiyed Zegham Murtaza in Doha Education Conference
At Doha Conference on Minority Education, 2018
Born
Saiyed Zegham Murtaza

Amroha, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesZaigham
EducationM.A (Mass Communication), M.A (Public Administration), LLB.
Alma materAligarh Muslim University, Faculty of Social Science
Occupation(s)Journalist, blogger, author
Years activeSince 2005

Saiyed Zegham Murtaza an Indian columnist[1][2][3][4] and blogger.[5][6] He is the author of Policenama- Jahan Murde bhi Gawahi dete hain, a book published by the Rajpal and Sons. Also, he has translated the Hindi version of Gautam Bhatia's book "Offend, Shock, or Disturb: Free Speech under the Indian Constitution"[7] for Oxford University Press. He has scripted and produced many documentaries. Also, he is the founder of a media production company APZ Media Ventures Private Limited.[8]

Early life

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He was born in the city of Amroha in the district of Moradabad (now Amroha) in Uttar Pradesh.[9] He passed his higher secondary from Meerut Public School Meerut, did his graduation from J.S. Hindu College, Amroha, Master's Degree in Journalism from Department of Journalism, AMU, Aligarh, and LLB. from KGK College, Moradabad. He belongs to the reputed family of Sayyids of Syed Nagli. His father Saiyed Ali Zafar was a trade unionist and a social activist. His Grandfather Maulvi Murtaza Hussain was an ex-Armymen and a Freedom Fighter. One of his uncles Dr. Naseem uz Zafar Baquiri is a renowned poet.

Work

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His journalistic stints include working with Rajya Sabha Television, Eenadu Television, Hindustan Times, and Asiaville News. His columns regularly appear in The Pioneer,[10] Navjivan, National Herald, Asiaville News, Navbharat Times, Hindustan times and The Forward Press. Also, he wrote the script of several documentary films, including that of Brigadier Rajinder Singh: The Savior of Kashmir, The Guests of Destiny, Sangharsh etc. He is also an independent voice, supporting the cause of education among Muslims of India.[11][12][13] Recently, he formed a media company, APZ Media Venture Private Limited[14] along with Aman and Parijat.

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Saiyed Zegham Murtaza Latest Stories, Exclusive News Articles and Opinions". www.nationalheraldindia.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  2. ^ "सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा Latest Stories, Exclusive News Articles and Opinions". www.navjivanindia.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  3. ^ "सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा". hindi.asiaville.in. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Saiyed Zegham Murtaza सैयद ज़ैग़म मुर्तज़ा – Forward Press". www.forwardpress.in. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Zaigham Murtaza, Author at the Credible History". thecrediblehistory.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Zaigham Murtaza, Author at The Companion". 29 April 2014.
  7. ^ "Offend, Shock, or Disturb - Gautam Bhatia - Oxford University Press". global.oup.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  8. ^ "Zegham Murtaza Saiyed (Director) Apz Media Venture | QuickCompany". www.quickcompany.in. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". twitter.com. Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "Safe passages for animals". www.dailypioneer.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Minority education in India needs more attention". 4 May 2018.
  12. ^ "मुसलमानों के पिछड़ेपन की वजह शिक्षा नहीं हालात से निपटने की नाकामी और सरकारी अनदेखी हैं।". January 2021.
  13. ^ "मानसिक ग़ुलामी के चक्रव्यूह से निकलें, वरना गमों की ये रात न लंबी होगी". 24 April 2020.
  14. ^ "Zegham Murtaza Saiyed (Director) Apz Media Venture Private Limited".
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