S. Hussain Zaidi is a leading Indian author, journalist, and screenwriter known for his deep reporting on crime and the Mumbai underworld. Starting as a crime reporter, he built unmatched insight into organized crime, which he later transformed into gripping books and screenplays. His major works include Black Friday, a detailed account of the 1993 Bombay bombings; Dongri to Dubai, a definitive history of Mumbai’s mafia; and Mafia Queens of Mumbai, chronicling women in the underworld. Many of his works inspired films such as Black Friday, Shootout at Wadala, Class of ’83, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Zaidi also created content for OTT platforms, producing Bard of Blood, Scoop, and Bambai Meri Jaan, further cementing his cultural impact.