Azeem Mirza
Azeem Mirza is an Indian journalist with more than thirty years of experience in print and electronic media. He is known for investigative journalism and reporting on political, social, historical, wildlife, and public interest issues. His work has appeared in several national and international media platforms.
Career Objective
Azeem Mirza aims to pursue a challenging and diverse career in the field of media. His professional objective has been to work in dynamic and demanding environments while continuously enhancing his skills in print and electronic journalism and related media technologies.
Career
Azeem Mirza began his journalism career with Mitra Prakashan (Maya Magazine), Allahabad, where he worked as a reporter from 1993 to 1995.
He later worked as a freelance journalist with several national and international media organizations, including BBC Hindi, Mongabay Hindi, IndiaSpend Hindi, Navbharat Times, 101Reporter, and Firstpost.
From February 2011 to 2024, he served as a correspondent with Asia News International (ANI), covering political developments, governance, and major public affairs.
Major Coverage
- Prime Ministerial press coverage across multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh
- Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad proceedings in Uttar Pradesh
- Ayodhya-related developments
- Raebareli court cases
- Krishnanand Rai murder case
- Land mafia investigations
Investigative Reporting
Madhumita Murder Case Azeem Mirza reported on the high-profile Madhumita murder case, which involved political leaders, law enforcement personnel, and contract killers. His reporting included interviews with family members, neighbors, associates, and coordination with other media outlets, contributing to wider public awareness and investigative action.
Mowgli Girl Discovery He reported on the case of a young girl found living among monkeys in a forest area. Azeem Mirza named the story subject as the “Mowgli Girl,” a term that later gained international recognition following global media coverage.
Specialization Areas
- Investigative journalism
- Political reporting
- Social issues
- Wildlife reporting
- Historical and ancient studies
Awards and Recognition
Information related to formal awards has not been publicly documented.
External Links
- https://www.bbc.com/hindi/india-58086056
- https://www.bbc.com/hindi/articles/c2en0k49007o
- https://www.bbc.com/hindi/articles/c0kdejjlg43o
- https://www.indiaspendhindi.com/cover-story/i-just-want-my-sons-to-return-to-their-country-somehow-why-are-the-families-of-indian-workers-stranded-in-israel-worried-958629
- https://www.indiaspendhindi.com/cover-story/applied-mud-cow-dung-spent-many-days-in-the-same-clothes-without-bathing-story-of-tiger-rescue-945104
- https://hindi.mongabay.com/2021/07/01/vultures-increasing-in-tarai-region/