Syed Haider Hasan Zaidi

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Syed Haider Hasan Zaidi is an Indian media strategist, entrepreneur, business consultant, and PR advisor based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is the Founder & CEO of Axis Review® – The Broadcasting Media and the creator and host of Haider’s Showbiz®, a digital talk show launched in 2019. He also serves as Director at Axis SoftMedia Inc. and COO & Research Analyst for the international platform Voice of Urdu.

His work focuses on youth awareness, women empowerment, Urdu and Islamic tech innovation, and ethical media communication.

Early Life and Family

Zaidi was born and raised in Mumbai, India, into a Shia Syed family traditionally associated with the lineage of Prophet Muhammad through Imam Ali and Lady Fatima.

He is the grandson of Syed Mukhtar Hasan Zaidi (Abu Bhai), an industrialist, former Chairman of the Kopergaon Estate, and Special Executive Magistrate known for community leadership.

His father, Syed Manzar Hasan Zaidi, is a media-technology innovator and Founder of Axis SoftMedia Inc., known for:

  • Creating the *Manzar Typesetting Tool* for advanced Urdu typography in Adobe InDesign.
  • Developing digital solutions for Urdu and RTL publishing.
  • Advancing multilingual accessibility and script-technology research.

His father’s published profile: https://en.wikiflux.org/wiki/index.php/Syed_Manzar_Hasan_Zaidi

Education

Zaidi completed schooling at:

  • Christ Church School (ICSE), Mumbai

Higher education:

  • Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM) – Burhani College, Mumbai
  • MBA in International Business Management (IBM) – DY Patil University, Pune

His academic background merges communication studies with strategic business management.

Professional Career

Founder & CEO – Axis Review (2019–present)

Axis Review produces:

  • Digital interviews and talk shows
  • Public encyclopedias & PR profiles
  • Media coverage and branding content
  • Awareness-based social storytelling

As of 2025, the platform has completed 100+ interviews and seminars. Testimonials: https://axisreview.com/testimonials

Focus areas include:

  • Social media awareness
  • Women empowerment
  • Youth motivation
  • Entrepreneurship

Axis Review operates on a non-commercial, social-cause model, distributing content across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and its official website.

It also includes:

  • Voice of Urdu – In-house Urdu media partner
  • Haider’s Showbiz – OTT-style interview show

Director – Voice of Urdu (2020–present)

Zaidi serves as Director and Research Analyst at Voice of Urdu, a global digital media platform serving audiences in the GCC, South Asia, and diaspora communities.

Voice of Urdu covers:

  • Global news & regional issues
  • Geopolitics, markets, and business
  • Culture & literature
  • Podcasts, debates, and explainer videos

Official platforms:

Director – Axis SoftMedia Inc.

Axis SoftMedia builds digital language-technology products, including:

  • *Digital Aalim* – AI-based Islamic knowledge
  • *Mudeer.in* – AI-powered Urdu content suite
  • *Rekhta.in* – Urdu script & typography solutions

Digital Aalim (Co-Founder, 2024–present)

Digital Aalim is an AI-driven Islamic knowledge platform offering:

  • Verified Islamic Q&A with references
  • A curated digital library
  • Multilingual access
  • Moderated, responsible content

Official websites:

Zaidi contributes to strategy, awareness, and outreach.

Mudeer (Urdu AI Platform)

Website: https://mudeer.in

Key features:

  • AI writing tools
  • Literature hub
  • Educational chatbot
  • Urdu translation services
  • ‘’Bayaz’’ – Digital writer’s notebook

Supports:

  • Students
  • Writers & poets
  • Journalists
  • Publishers and institutions

Mission: To modernize Urdu for the AI age.

Rekhta.in – Urdu Script Technology

Focus areas:

  • Digital Urdu script enhancement
  • Font rendering & readability
  • Tools for publishing & education

Trademark:

  • REKHTA – Class 42
  • Status: Registered
  • Proprietor: Axis SoftMedia Pvt Ltd.

(Note: Not affiliated with Rekhta Foundation.)


WhiteHat Jr (2022–2023)

  • Product Manager (2022–2023)*

Worked in operations, CX, and market research.

  • Retention Head – L2 Operations (2023):*

Handled retention strategy, business development, and customer experience.

Internships (2016–2018)

  • NDTV – Research Intern
  • Colosceum Media – Production Intern


Haider’s Showbiz (Creator & Host)

Launched: 2019 Format: Digital talk show / podcast

First guests included:

  • Waris Pathan
  • MLA Amin Patel

Show features:

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Policymakers
  • Community leaders
  • Media personalities

Venues:

  • Haider’s Showbiz Studio
  • Premium hotels
  • Corporate offices
  • Universities

The platform conducts:

  • Youth awareness seminars
  • Digital safety workshops
  • Motivational sessions

Namakdan – The Essence of India (Co-Founder)

Website: https://namakdan.in A culinary OTT platform focused on:

  • Regional cuisines
  • Food culture storytelling
  • Culinary heritage documentation

Part of the Axis SoftMedia ecosystem.

Manzar Lifestyle (Co-Founder)

Website: https://manzar.co.in

A couture and fragrance brand focused on:

  • Luxury fragrances
  • Couture silhouettes
  • Aesthetic craftsmanship

Trademark:

  • MANZAR – Class 3
  • Application No.: 7066008
  • Date: 17 June 2025

Awards and Recognition

Influencer of the Year 2025 – SOBO Awards Awarded on 19 November 2025 in Mumbai. Presented by:

  • ACP Smt. Shabana Shaikh
  • Asma Batliwala

Recognized for:

  • Youth motivation
  • Social-media awareness
  • Positive digital influence

Media Appearance – Channel WIN

Zaidi also appears as anchor/host on **Channel WIN**, a platform promoting a “Message of Humanity.”

Shows include:

  • Joint Family
  • Zikr-o-Fikr
  • Kamyabi ke Raste
  • Ek Mauqa
  • Nahjul Balagha

Philanthropy and Community Involvement

Zaidi volunteers with:

  • Who Is Hussain – Mumbai Division

– Blood donation, food distribution, public welfare

  • Naqvi Foundation

– Youth development, educational outreach, community support

Focus and Approach

Zaidi is known for:

  • Ethical, non-sensational media
  • Representing under-heard voices
  • Public-interest digital narratives
  • Youth and community upliftment

His mission is to *“influence people in the right direction through media and technology.”*

Social Links

External Links

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