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Zama Habib (born as Mohammed Badiuzzaman), also known as Zaman Habib, is a Mumbai-based Indian television writer and lyricist. He has written serials such as ''
Sasural Genda Phool ''Sasural Genda Phool'' is an Indian television drama series that aired on StarPlus starring Ragini Khanna and Jay Soni. It aired during weekday evenings from 1 March 2010 to 21 April 2012. It is based on the backdrop of Old Delhi. Plot Suhana ...
'', '', ''
Nimki Mukhiya ''Nimki Mukhiya'' is an Indian drama television which premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. Produced by Zama Habib, it stars Bhumika Gurung Malhotra and Abhishek Sharma. Plot The story, set in a small village in Bihar, deals with the lif ...
'', ''
Nimki Vidhayak ''Nimki Vidhayak'' is an Indian Hindi-language drama television serial broadcast by Star Bharat. It starred Bhumika Gurung and Abhishek Sharma and premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. The show's main theme is about women's empowerment an ...
'', ''
Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein ''Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein'' () is an Indian television series. The show was created by Qissago Telefilms LLP and produced by Ishrat Ara and Zama Habib. It stars Mudit Nayar, Simran Pareenja and Debattama Saha. The story is set in the alleys of Cha ...
'', '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'',
Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai ''Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai'' ( ''My Sister Is One in a Thousand''), also known internationally as ''The Inseparables'', is an Indian Hindi-language family drama television series that aired on StarPlus during weekdays from 3 October 20 ...
'', & ''
Saas Bina Sasural ''Saas Bina Sasural'' () is an Indian dramedy based on the story of a young lady, Taanya, a.k.a. Toasty, who has a "''sasural''" (in-laws' house) consisting of seven quirky men, deprived of a "''saas''" (mother-in-law). The series aired on Sony ...
''. Currently he is writing ''
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), also known by the initialism ''YRKKH'', is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the Li ...
''. He is the script consultant of
Anupamaa ''Anupamaa'' is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that premiered on 13 July 2020 on StarPlus and streams digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the banner of Director's Kut Productions, it i ...
.


Early life and background

Zama Habib hails from Ijra Madhubani District, Bihar but he spent his childhood in
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(then Calcutta) West Bengal. He did his schooling from the Presidency Muslim High School, Calcutta and after completing his intermediate from Maulana Azad College, Calcutta he came to
Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Muslim University is a Collegiate university, collegiate, Central university (India), central, and Research university, research university located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, which was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Kh ...
to pursue his higher education. He did his BA (Hons) and MA in English literature from
Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Muslim University is a Collegiate university, collegiate, Central university (India), central, and Research university, research university located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, which was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Kh ...
. He was involved in theater in his college days and wrote, acted and directed several plays. His first play ''Batwara'' (based on
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's famous short story "
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") was staged in 1988 in Kala Mandir, Calcutta. Other notable plays he wrote are ''Janta Express'' and ''Chaddi Pahan Ke Phool Khila Hai''. He has also translated plays by
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and other writers. His collection of translated plays in Urdu called ''Aadhi Raat Ka Suraj'' was published in 1992. He is a well known young poet of
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and his poetry appears in leading Urdu literary magazines.


Career

In 1993, he left his research halfway and came to
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. Soon he became a radio artist and wrote and acted in many radio plays and serials. He anchored/presented few popular programs (''Zero Hour'', ''Adaab Arz Hai'' and ''Only For Broken Hearts'') on AIR FM as radio jockey as well. And then after spending few years in Delhi he came to Mumbai where initially he got lot of encouragement and appreciation from actor, director
Sachin Pilgaonkar Sachin Pilgaonkar (born 17 August 1957), often known mononymously by his screen name Sachin, is an Indian actor, director, producer, writer and singer of Marathi and Hindi films. He has directed and acted in several Marathi films of the late 1 ...
. He has written more than 5,000 episodes of Hindi and Bengali serials. Along with writing serials he has also co-produced with Ravi Ojha serials like ''
Sasural Genda Phool ''Sasural Genda Phool'' is an Indian television drama series that aired on StarPlus starring Ragini Khanna and Jay Soni. It aired during weekday evenings from 1 March 2010 to 21 April 2012. It is based on the backdrop of Old Delhi. Plot Suhana ...
'' and ''
Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein ''Sajda Tere Pyar Mein'' is an Indian television soap opera which made its debut in 2012 and ended in 2012. The story was about Aliyaa, a college student, finds purpose and reason in life through love. Her patriotism is put to the test as she t ...
''. In 2016, he founded his own company Qissago Telefilms LLP and produced two shows
Nimki Mukhiya ''Nimki Mukhiya'' is an Indian drama television which premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. Produced by Zama Habib, it stars Bhumika Gurung Malhotra and Abhishek Sharma. Plot The story, set in a small village in Bihar, deals with the lif ...
For Star Bharat and
Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein ''Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein'' () is an Indian television series. The show was created by Qissago Telefilms LLP and produced by Ishrat Ara and Zama Habib. It stars Mudit Nayar, Simran Pareenja and Debattama Saha. The story is set in the alleys of Cha ...
For Sony Entertainment.
Nimki Mukhiya ''Nimki Mukhiya'' is an Indian drama television which premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. Produced by Zama Habib, it stars Bhumika Gurung Malhotra and Abhishek Sharma. Plot The story, set in a small village in Bihar, deals with the lif ...
has second season as
Nimki Vidhayak ''Nimki Vidhayak'' is an Indian Hindi-language drama television serial broadcast by Star Bharat. It starred Bhumika Gurung and Abhishek Sharma and premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. The show's main theme is about women's empowerment an ...
which was launched on 12 August 2019. He has also produced, written, directed a short film, ''The Family'' that has been selected for many film festivals. Between 2014 and 2018, Zama Habib has also served as Joint Secretary and later as Hony General Secretary of
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(SWA). After a gap of two years, he once again has been elected as honorary General Secretary of Screenwriters Association (SWA) for 2021–2023.


Lyrics

He has also penned lyrics/title songs for the serials like ''Maamla Gadbad Hai'', ''Zindagi Milke Bitaayenge'', ''
Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai ''Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai'' ( ''My Sister Is One in a Thousand''), also known internationally as ''The Inseparables'', is an Indian Hindi-language family drama television series that aired on StarPlus during weekdays from 3 October 20 ...
'', ''
Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein ''Sajda Tere Pyar Mein'' is an Indian television soap opera which made its debut in 2012 and ended in 2012. The story was about Aliyaa, a college student, finds purpose and reason in life through love. Her patriotism is put to the test as she t ...
'', ''
Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein ''Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein'' () is an Indian television series. The show was created by Qissago Telefilms LLP and produced by Ishrat Ara and Zama Habib. It stars Mudit Nayar, Simran Pareenja and Debattama Saha. The story is set in the alleys of Cha ...
'' and more. Recently, he has penned the Title Song of his latest project, '' Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana''.


Qissago Telefilms

In 2016, Zama Habib opened his own
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called Qissago Telefilms LLP with his wife and partner, Ishrat Ara and produced shows,
Nimki Mukhiya ''Nimki Mukhiya'' is an Indian drama television which premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. Produced by Zama Habib, it stars Bhumika Gurung Malhotra and Abhishek Sharma. Plot The story, set in a small village in Bihar, deals with the lif ...
,
Nimki Vidhayak ''Nimki Vidhayak'' is an Indian Hindi-language drama television serial broadcast by Star Bharat. It starred Bhumika Gurung and Abhishek Sharma and premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. The show's main theme is about women's empowerment an ...
,
Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein ''Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein'' () is an Indian television series. The show was created by Qissago Telefilms LLP and produced by Ishrat Ara and Zama Habib. It stars Mudit Nayar, Simran Pareenja and Debattama Saha. The story is set in the alleys of Cha ...
and Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana.


Shows by Qissago Telefilms


Awards

He has won several awards for his shows
Sasural Genda Phool ''Sasural Genda Phool'' is an Indian television drama series that aired on StarPlus starring Ragini Khanna and Jay Soni. It aired during weekday evenings from 1 March 2010 to 21 April 2012. It is based on the backdrop of Old Delhi. Plot Suhana ...
,
Nimki Mukhiya ''Nimki Mukhiya'' is an Indian drama television which premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. Produced by Zama Habib, it stars Bhumika Gurung Malhotra and Abhishek Sharma. Plot The story, set in a small village in Bihar, deals with the lif ...
,
Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai ''Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai'' ( ''My Sister Is One in a Thousand''), also known internationally as ''The Inseparables'', is an Indian Hindi-language family drama television series that aired on StarPlus during weekdays from 3 October 20 ...
. He won Best Lyrics Awards for his song "Ek Chup Tum Ek Chup Main" (
Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein ''Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein'' () is an Indian television series. The show was created by Qissago Telefilms LLP and produced by Ishrat Ara and Zama Habib. It stars Mudit Nayar, Simran Pareenja and Debattama Saha. The story is set in the alleys of Cha ...
) at the first ever SWA Awards 2020. Recently he won his second SWA Awards (2022) for Best Lyrics for the Title song of "Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana" (Achar Ka Dabba Zindagi)


Television


As writer

* ''
Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si ''Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si'' () is an Indian Hindi-language drama television series that aired from 21 August 2023 to 11 March 2024 on StarPlus. It streamed digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi under Director's Kut Productions, ...
'' (2023) (Script Consultant) * ''
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), also known by the initialism ''YRKKH'', is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the Li ...
'' (2016-present) * ''
Anupamaa ''Anupamaa'' is an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that premiered on 13 July 2020 on StarPlus and streams digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the banner of Director's Kut Productions, it i ...
'' (2020-present) (Script Consultant) * ''
Woh Toh Hai Albelaa ''Woh To Hai Albelaa'' () was an Indian Hindi-language television drama series that aired from 14 March 2022 to 14 June 2023 on Star Bharat and is digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi under Director Kut's Production ...
'' (2022-2023) (Script Consultant) * '' Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'' (2021-2022) * ''
Nimki Vidhayak ''Nimki Vidhayak'' is an Indian Hindi-language drama television serial broadcast by Star Bharat. It starred Bhumika Gurung and Abhishek Sharma and premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. The show's main theme is about women's empowerment an ...
'' (2019-2020) * ''
Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein ''Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein'' () is an Indian television series. The show was created by Qissago Telefilms LLP and produced by Ishrat Ara and Zama Habib. It stars Mudit Nayar, Simran Pareenja and Debattama Saha. The story is set in the alleys of Cha ...
'' (2019-2020) * ''
Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke ''Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke'' (), popularly known as YRHPK is an Indian Hindi-language romance drama television series that premiered on 18 March 2019 on Star Plus. It is digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi under the ...
'' (2019-2020) (Script Consultant) * ''
Nimki Mukhiya ''Nimki Mukhiya'' is an Indian drama television which premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. Produced by Zama Habib, it stars Bhumika Gurung Malhotra and Abhishek Sharma. Plot The story, set in a small village in Bihar, deals with the lif ...
'' (2017-2019) * ''
Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka ''Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka'' () is an Indian drama television series which aired from 8 August 2016 to 31 March 2017 on Sony TV. Produced by Kavita Barjatya Productions of Kavita K. Barjatya, it starred Kinshuk Vaidya and Shivya Pathania as A ...
'' (2016) * ''
Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane ''Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane'' is an Indian soap opera, which premiered on 23 March 2015 and was broadcast Sony TV, starring Ram Kapoor and Gurdeep Kohli as the main protagonists. It is loosely based on the semi-autobiography novel "A Taste of ...
'' (2015) * ''
Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls ''Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls'' is an Indian television series based on the 2013 novel ''Those Pricey Thakur Girls'' by Anuja Chauhan. It aired from 30 March 2015 to 23 October 2015 on &TV. The show stars Sukirti Kandpal and Aamir Ali. It is set ag ...
'' (2015) * ''
Gangaa ''Gangaa'' (also known as ''Sagar Ki Gangaa'') is an Indian, Hindi-language, television soap opera that premiered on 2 March 2015 on &TV. The show ended on 2 June 2017 after 595 episodes. The show was produced by Sphere Origins and initially ...
'' (2015) * '' Muh Boli Shaadi'' (2015) * '' Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne'' (2014) * '' Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi...Meri Bhabhi'' (2013-2014) * ''
Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se ''Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se'' (English: ''Two Hearts Connected by One Thread'') is an Indian Hindi-language drama television series that premiered on 12 August 2013. The show aired on Zee TV Monday through Friday nights. The show was musically tr ...
'' (2013–14) * '' Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai... Ajab Sa Risk Hai'' (2013) * ''
Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara ''Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series produced by Rajshri Productions. It aired from 18 June 2012 to 1 November 2014 on Star Plus. It starred Disha Parmar and Nakuul M ...
'' (2012) * ''
Saas Bina Sasural ''Saas Bina Sasural'' () is an Indian dramedy based on the story of a young lady, Taanya, a.k.a. Toasty, who has a "''sasural''" (in-laws' house) consisting of seven quirky men, deprived of a "''saas''" (mother-in-law). The series aired on Sony ...
'' (2010–12) * ''
Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai ''Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai'' ( ''My Sister Is One in a Thousand''), also known internationally as ''The Inseparables'', is an Indian Hindi-language family drama television series that aired on StarPlus during weekdays from 3 October 20 ...
'' (2011) * ''
Sasural Genda Phool ''Sasural Genda Phool'' is an Indian television drama series that aired on StarPlus starring Ragini Khanna and Jay Soni. It aired during weekday evenings from 1 March 2010 to 21 April 2012. It is based on the backdrop of Old Delhi. Plot Suhana ...
'' (2010-2012) * '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' (2007 - 2010) * ''
Do Hanson Ka Jodaa ''Do Hanson Ka Joda'' is a soap opera that aired on NDTV Imagine from 18 January to 9 September 2010. This show is the based on 2008 Hindi-language film ''Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'', while lyricist Raghvendra Singh is the creative director in this s ...
'' (2010) * ''
Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan ''Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan'' is an Indian television drama series which premiered on 18 March 2013 on Zee TV. The series is a Hindi version of Zee Bangla's show '' Khela'' and is produced by Ravi Ojha. The show was first aired on 18 March 20 ...
'' (2013) * ''
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'' * ''
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Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg ''Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg'' () is an Indian television series based on the concept of love, emotion and respect among children and parents. The series premiered on Colors TV on 29 June 2009, and is produced by Rajan Shahi. This follows ...
'' * '' Phir Bhi'' * ''Woh Hue Na Hamaare'' * ''Maamla Gadbad Hai'' * ''Zindagi Milke Bitaayenge'' Directed by Raj N. Sippy * ''Jaal'' (Telefilm), Directed by Raj N. Sippy * ''Gilli Danda'' Directed by
Sachin Pilgaonkar Sachin Pilgaonkar (born 17 August 1957), often known mononymously by his screen name Sachin, is an Indian actor, director, producer, writer and singer of Marathi and Hindi films. He has directed and acted in several Marathi films of the late 1 ...
* ''Ajeeb Daastan'' * ''Har Mod Par'' * ''Ek Do Teen'' Directed by
Sachin Pilgaonkar Sachin Pilgaonkar (born 17 August 1957), often known mononymously by his screen name Sachin, is an Indian actor, director, producer, writer and singer of Marathi and Hindi films. He has directed and acted in several Marathi films of the late 1 ...
* ''Khela'' (Bengali) * ''Neer Bhanga Jhor'' (Bengali) * ''Ogo Bodhu Sundari'' (Bengali)


Productions

* '' Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana'' (2021) * ''
Nimki Vidhayak ''Nimki Vidhayak'' is an Indian Hindi-language drama television serial broadcast by Star Bharat. It starred Bhumika Gurung and Abhishek Sharma and premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. The show's main theme is about women's empowerment an ...
'' (2019) * ''
Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein ''Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein'' () is an Indian television series. The show was created by Qissago Telefilms LLP and produced by Ishrat Ara and Zama Habib. It stars Mudit Nayar, Simran Pareenja and Debattama Saha. The story is set in the alleys of Cha ...
'' (2019) * ''
Nimki Mukhiya ''Nimki Mukhiya'' is an Indian drama television which premiered on 28 August 2017 on Star Bharat. Produced by Zama Habib, it stars Bhumika Gurung Malhotra and Abhishek Sharma. Plot The story, set in a small village in Bihar, deals with the lif ...
'' (2017) * ''
Sasural Genda Phool ''Sasural Genda Phool'' is an Indian television drama series that aired on StarPlus starring Ragini Khanna and Jay Soni. It aired during weekday evenings from 1 March 2010 to 21 April 2012. It is based on the backdrop of Old Delhi. Plot Suhana ...
'' (2010-2012) * ''
Sajda Tere Pyaar Mein ''Sajda Tere Pyar Mein'' is an Indian television soap opera which made its debut in 2012 and ended in 2012. The story was about Aliyaa, a college student, finds purpose and reason in life through love. Her patriotism is put to the test as she t ...
'' (2012) * '' The Family'' (Short Film) (2013)


Director

* '' The Family'' (Short Film) (2013)


References


External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Habib, Zama Living people Indian television writers 1971 births Screenwriters from Mumbai Aligarh Muslim University alumni Indian television producers