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	\| alma_mater = [[Jamia Millia Islamia]]		\| alma_mater = [[Jamia Millia Islamia]]
	\| occupation = TV ~~host~~,Producer,Director		\| occupation = TV Host, Producer, Director
	\| spouse = Bulu Ilyasi~~<br>~~(m.1993-2000)<br> Sahebzadi Sumaya Khan(2006-present)		\| spouse = Bulu Ilyasi (1993-2000)<br>Sahebzadi Sumaya Khan (2006-present)
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	'''Suhaib Ilyasi''' (born 8 September 1966) is an ~~[[India]]n~~ television producer and director. He was the host of the notable TV crime show ''[[India's Most Wanted]]''. He was the editor of the news magazine ''Bureaucracy Today'.		'''Suhaib Ilyasi''' (born 8 September 1966) is an Indian television producer and director. He was the host of the notable TV crime show ''[[India's Most Wanted]]''. He was the editor of the news magazine ''Bureaucracy Today'.
	After his wife died in 2000, Ilyasi was charged under Section 304B of the [[Indian Penal Code]] for [[dowry death]]. He also got involved in a legal battle with his in-laws for the custody of his daughter. Ilyasi was acquitted in ~~a passport~~ case, while the charges 498A and 304B were also not proven and Ilyasi was discharged for the aforesaid charges in the trial court. Later, he was charged with murdering his wife after 14 years of the incident. On December 20, 2017, he was convicted for the murder and sentenced to [[life imprisonment]]. On 5 October 2018, Delhi High Court acquitted him, stating that there was no evidence against him on record to sustain the conviction.<ref name=htorg>{{cite news \|title=Delhi HC Acquits Former TV Anchor Suhaib Ilyasi In Wife’s Murder Case \|url=https://headlinestoday.org/national/3467/delhi-hc-acquits-former-tv-anchor-suhaib-ilyasi-in-wifes-murder-case/ \|accessdate=5 October 2018 \|agency=''Headlines Today''}}</ref>		After his wife died in 2000, Ilyasi was charged under Section 304B of the [[Indian Penal Code]] for [[dowry death]]. He also got involved in a legal battle with his in-laws for the custody of his daughter. Ilyasi was acquitted in the case, while the charges 498A and 304B were also not proven and Ilyasi was discharged for the aforesaid charges in the trial court. Later, he was charged with murdering his wife after 14 years of the incident. On December 20, 2017, he was convicted for the murder and sentenced to [[life imprisonment]]. On 5 October 2018, Delhi High Court acquitted him, stating that there was no evidence against him on record to sustain the conviction.<ref name=htorg>{{cite news \|title=Delhi HC Acquits Former TV Anchor Suhaib Ilyasi In Wife’s Murder Case \|url=https://headlinestoday.org/national/3467/delhi-hc-acquits-former-tv-anchor-suhaib-ilyasi-in-wifes-murder-case/ \|accessdate=5 October 2018 \|agency=''Headlines Today''}}</ref>

	==Life==		==Life==
	Suhaib Ilyasi is the son of Jameel Ilyasi, who was the head of All India Imams Organisation and who was known to have close personal relations with the then RSS Chief Sanghchalak ~~KS Sudershan~~. Suhaib Ilyasi is an elder brother of Imam Umer Ilyasi who is said to be close to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and present RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.		Suhaib Ilyasi is the son of Jameel Ilyasi, who was the head of All India Imams Organisation and who was known to have close personal relations with the then RSS Chief Sanghchalak [[K. S. Sudarshan]]. Suhaib Ilyasi is an elder brother of Imam Umer Ilyasi who is said to be close to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and present RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.

	===Marriage===		===Marriage===
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	Anju returned in February 1999. They bought a new apartment at the same time in Mayur Vihar, in east [[Delhi]], for {{currency\|amount=1500000\|code=INR}} and spent 10 months redecorating. They moved into the house in December 1999. They planned to celebrate Anju's 30th birthday on 16 January with a grand party.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=LooseEnds/>		Anju returned in February 1999. They bought a new apartment at the same time in Mayur Vihar, in east [[Delhi]], for {{currency\|amount=1500000\|code=INR}} and spent 10 months redecorating. They moved into the house in December 1999. They planned to celebrate Anju's 30th birthday on 16 January with a grand party.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=LooseEnds/>

	===~~Conviction for Wife's Murder~~===		===Court case & Acquittal ===
	On 10 January 2000, Ilyasi called two police constables who were guarding his house at 11:15pm, and told them that his wife had stabbed herself and asked them to call an ambulance. The policemen were there because Ilyasi had claimed that he was getting death threats from the [[underworld]] due to his show. Anju was taken to a nearby [[nursing home]] and later to the [[AIIMS, New Delhi]], where she was declared dead on arrival. Anju Ilyasi had died from excessive bleeding ~~from wounds~~, which were described as self-inflicted in the initial [[forensic]] report, ruling out murder. The [[Central Forensic Science Laboratory]] report said that six fingerprint characters were found but 13 were required to match it to a person. Both the stab wounds were downwards and backwards, left to right on the accessible parts of the abdomen. The T-shirt she was wearing was not torn. Ilyasi claimed that they were having an argument recently. He was playing with his daughter in another room, when Anju picked up an imported [[butcher's knife]] and stabbed herself. Anju's mother was in [[Canada]] at the time of death. Anju had visited her father hours before her death. Ilyasi moved into his in-laws' residence ostensibly to help them to cope with their grief. On 17 January, police filed the case as suicide.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe/><ref name=LooseEnds>{{cite news\|title=Many loose ends in tele-serial producer's wife's suicide\|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/jan/11onkar.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Rediff]]\|date=11 January 2000}}</ref><ref name=Held/>		On 10 January 2000, Ilyasi called two police constables who were guarding his house at 11:15pm, and told them that his wife had stabbed herself and asked them to call an ambulance. The policemen were there because Ilyasi had claimed that he was getting death threats from the [[underworld]] due to his show. Anju was taken to a nearby [[nursing home]] and later to the [[AIIMS, New Delhi]], where she was declared dead on arrival. Anju Ilyasi had died from excessive internal bleeding, which were described as self-inflicted in the initial [[forensic]] report, ruling out murder. The [[Central Forensic Science Laboratory]] report said that six fingerprint characters were found but 13 were required to match it to a person. Both the stab wounds were downwards and backwards, left to right on the accessible parts of the abdomen. The T-shirt she was wearing was not torn as it was sweater like shirt. Ilyasi claimed that they were having an argument recently. He was playing with his daughter in another room, when Anju picked up an imported [[butcher's knife]] and stabbed herself. Anju's mother was in [[Canada]] at the time of death. Anju had visited her father hours before her death. Ilyasi moved into his in-laws' residence ostensibly to help them to cope with their grief. On 17 January, police filed the case as suicide.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe/><ref name=LooseEnds>{{cite news\|title=Many loose ends in tele-serial producer's wife's suicide\|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/jan/11onkar.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Rediff]]\|date=11 January 2000}}</ref><ref name=Held/>
			Ilyasi was finally acquitted by Delhi High Court.

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	==Career==		==Career==
	In 1991, Ilyasi went to London to work as a cameraman for [[TV Asia]]. In 1995, he made the pilot for a crime show, with his wife. Initially, most channels were reluctant to take the show until [[Zee TV]] picked it. Ilyasi started the TV show ''[[India's Most Wanted]]'' in March 1998 on [[Zee TV]]. ''India's Most Wanted'' was initially planned for 52 episodes but it was renewed by Zee TV. The show at its peak had reportedly 10–12<ref name=Gore>{{cite news\|title=Blood and gore\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060611/asp/look/story_6332460.asp\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]\|date=11 June 2006}}</ref> [[Target rating point\|TRP]]. About 30 criminals featured on the show were caught. [[Shri Prakash Shukla]], a wanted hitman featured on the show, was killed by police. The police later said that Ilyasi took credit unduly and the police had worked for months on the case. Following the success of his show, Ilyasi said that he was getting threats and requested police security. In 1999, he played himself in the film ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''. Later, he parted ways with his partner Vinod Nayar and went to start ''Fugitive Most Wanted'' on [[Doordarshan]]. Zee TV, which owned the copyright, continued to produce ''India's Most Wanted'' and Manoj Raghuvanshi became the host. After his wife's death, in 2003 he tried to make a film on Shri Prakash Shukla called ''Wanted No. 1'' where he was supposed to play the lead character. But, the film failed to take off. He produced, directed and acted in another film, ''Kamyab Rasta'' (2004) called, co-starring Poonam Dariyanani. He then went to work with [[India TV]], where he conducted several [[sting operations]]. Soon, he restarted ''India's Most Wanted'' on India TV. In 2005, actors [[Shakti Kapoor]] and [[Aman Verma (actor)\|Aman Verma]] were the targets of some of these sting operations.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe>{{cite news\|title=Catch me if you can\|url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main11.asp?filename=hub040205catch_me.asp\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Tehelka]]\|date=2 April 2005}}</ref~~><ref name=Gangster/><ref name=LooseEnds/~~><ref name=FightsBack>{{cite news\|title=Suhaib Ilyasi ‘fights back’\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Suhaib-Ilyasi-fights-back/articleshow/2101884478.cms?referral=PM\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=30 November 2001}}</ref><ref name=FilmCase>{{cite news\|title='My case will not affect my film'\|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/ilyasi/20030501.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Rediff]]\|date=1 May 2003}}</ref><ref name=RuchiScared>{{cite news\|title=I was scared: Ruchi\|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2005/mar/105859.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Mid-Day]]\|date=19 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=TrappedShakti>{{cite news\|title=Shakti Kapoor ‘trapped’ in sting operation\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050313/main5.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=The Tribune\|date=12 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=Cover>{{cite news\|title=Suhaib Ilyasi The producer-director of ‘India’s Most Wanted’ on why he needs a security cover\|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/suhaib-ilyasi/207152\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Outlook India]]\|date=15 March 1999}}</ref><ref name=Hype>{{cite news\|title=11/10 This is the Age of Hype. We pay tribute to the 10 most over-the-top item news And one more.\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060630/asp/etc/story_6387700.asp\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]\|date=30 June 2006}}</ref><ref name=Telly>{{cite news\|title=To Catch A Thief On Telly\|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/to-catch-a-thief-on-telly/206301\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[Outlook India]]\|date=5 October 1998}}</ref><ref name=eye>{{cite news\|title=Eyecatchers\|url=http://www.india-today.com/itoday/21061999/eyecats.html\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[India Today]]\|date=21 June 1999}}</ref><ref name=Sensation>{{cite news\|title=Selling sensation, reaping dividends\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2005/12/15/stories/2005121501390100.htm\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=15 December 2005}}{{dead link\|date=April 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> In July 2005, he announced plans to make a film on the ~~sting operations~~.<ref name=StingRight>{{cite news\|title=Sting right back!\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/07/01/stories/2005070101260300.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=1 July 2005}}{{dead link\|date=April 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref>		[[File:Poster 2 high res shaadi dahej 1920x1080.jpg\|thumb\|Poster Shaadi Dahej & Gangster. A film by Suhaib Ilyasi]]
			In 1991, Ilyasi went to London to work as a cameraman for [[TV Asia]]. In 1995, he made the pilot for a crime show, with his wife. Initially, most channels were reluctant to take the show until [[Zee TV]] picked it. Ilyasi started the TV show ''[[India's Most Wanted]]'' in March 1998 on [[Zee TV]]. ''India's Most Wanted'' was initially planned for 52 episodes but it was renewed by Zee TV. The show at its peak had reportedly 10–12<ref name=Gore>{{cite news\|title=Blood and gore\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060611/asp/look/story_6332460.asp\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]\|date=11 June 2006}}</ref> [[Target rating point\|TRP]]. About 135 criminals featured on the show were caught. [[Shri Prakash Shukla]], a wanted hitman featured on the show, was killed by police. The police later said that Ilyasi took credit unduly and the police had worked for months on the case. Following the success of his show, Ilyasi said that he was getting threats and requested police security. In 1999, he played himself in the film ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''. Later, he parted ways with his partner Vinod Nayar and went to start ''Fugitive Most Wanted'' on [[Doordarshan]]. Zee TV, which owned the copyright, continued to produce ''India's Most Wanted'' and Manoj Raghuvanshi became the host. After his wife's death, in 2003 he tried to make a film on Shri Prakash Shukla called ''Wanted No. 1'' where he was supposed to play the lead character. But, the film failed to take off. He produced, directed and acted in another film, ''Kamyab Rasta'' (2004) called, co-starring Poonam Dariyanani. He then went to work with [[India TV]], where he conducted several [[sting operations]]. Soon, he restarted ''India's Most Wanted'' on India TV. In 2005, actors [[Shakti Kapoor]] and [[Aman Verma (actor)\|Aman Verma]] were the targets of some of these sting operations.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe>{{cite news\|title=Catch me if you can\|url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main11.asp?filename=hub040205catch_me.asp\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Tehelka]]\|date=2 April 2005}}</ref><ref name=FightsBack>{{cite news\|title=Suhaib Ilyasi ‘fights back’\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Suhaib-Ilyasi-fights-back/articleshow/2101884478.cms?referral=PM\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=30 November 2001}}</ref><ref name=Gangster/><ref name=LooseEnds/><ref name=FilmCase>{{cite news\|title='My case will not affect my film'\|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/ilyasi/20030501.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Rediff]]\|date=1 May 2003}}</ref><ref name=RuchiScared>{{cite news\|title=I was scared: Ruchi\|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2005/mar/105859.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Mid-Day]]\|date=19 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=TrappedShakti>{{cite news\|title=Shakti Kapoor ‘trapped’ in sting operation\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050313/main5.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=The Tribune\|date=12 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=Cover>{{cite news\|title=Suhaib Ilyasi The producer-director of ‘India’s Most Wanted’ on why he needs a security cover\|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/suhaib-ilyasi/207152\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Outlook India]]\|date=15 March 1999}}</ref><ref name=Hype>{{cite news\|title=11/10 This is the Age of Hype. We pay tribute to the 10 most over-the-top item news And one more.\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060630/asp/etc/story_6387700.asp\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]\|date=30 June 2006}}</ref><ref name=Telly>{{cite news\|title=To Catch A Thief On Telly\|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/to-catch-a-thief-on-telly/206301\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[Outlook India]]\|date=5 October 1998}}</ref><ref name=eye>{{cite news\|title=Eyecatchers\|url=http://www.india-today.com/itoday/21061999/eyecats.html\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[India Today]]\|date=21 June 1999}}</ref><ref name=Sensation>{{cite news\|title=Selling sensation, reaping dividends\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2005/12/15/stories/2005121501390100.htm\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=15 December 2005}}{{dead link\|date=April 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> In July 2005, he announced plans to make a film on the misuse of dowry laws.<ref name=StingRight>{{cite news\|title=Sting right back!\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/07/01/stories/2005070101260300.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=1 July 2005}}{{dead link\|date=April 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref>

	In March 2009, he started a magazine called ''[[Bureaucracy Today]]''. He is also the editor-in-chief.<ref name=Babu>{{cite news\|title=‘Feelgood journalism’ for the babu, of the babu\|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/-feelgood-journalism--for-the-babu-of-the-babu/571065/0\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Indian Express]]\|date=24 January 2010}}</ref><ref name=ItsPerfect>{{cite news\|title=India Really Has A Magazine Called 'Bureaucracy Today' - And It's Perfect\|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/India-Really-Has-A-Magazine-Called-Bureaucracy-Today-And-Its-Perfect/articleshow/21126521.cms\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Business Insider]]\|date=9 May 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he began work a film called ''[[498A: The Wedding Gift]]'', which he said was based on a friend, Syed Makhdoom, who committed suicide in 2009, and not his own life. But, he has acknowledged that the same dowry law has also affected his life. Wasif Ali, of [[Save Indian Family Foundation]], supported the film. The accused of the [[Nisha Sharma dowry case]] Munish Dalal, who was later acquitted, was involved in the making. The film was released in May 2012.<ref name=LifeandEnd>{{cite news\|title=Ilyasi on life and end of India’s Most Wanted\|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/masala-art/ilyasi-on-life-and-end-of-indias-most-wanted\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Sunday Guardian]]\|date=26 June 2011}}</ref><ref name=498AWedding>{{cite news\|title='498A- The wedding gift' not inspired by my life: Suhaib Ilyasi\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/498A-The-wedding-gift-not-inspired-by-my-life-Suhaib-Ilyasi/articleshow/19893698.cms\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=6 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=CapturesPain>{{cite news\|title=The film captures my pain: Suhaib Ilyasi\|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/the-film-captures-my-pain-suhaib-ilyasi/article1-832647.aspx\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|date=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=Crusade>{{cite news\|title=The crusade continues…\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-crusade-continues/article3288722.ece\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=7 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=ElevenYears>{{cite news\|title=Eleven years on… …Suhaib Ilyasi, once the famous host of India's Most Wanted, says the guilty in dowry cases should definitely be punished, but the judges should also have the power to act if the case registered is false\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120318/ttlife1.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]\|date=18 March 2012}}</ref> In 2012, ''[[Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan]]'', a TV serial produced by Ilyasi, was broadcast by Doordarshan.<ref name=YeZind>{{cite news\|title='Ye Zindagi hai Gulshan’ commercially important for Doordarshan\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/ye-zindagi-hai-gulshan-commercially-important-for-doordarshan_119625.html\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Zee News]]\|date=22 September 2012}}</ref> Suhaib Ilyasi is ~~currently known to work~~ on ~~a feature film 'Ghar Wapsi'~~.		In March 2009, he started a magazine called ''[[Bureaucracy Today]]''. He is also the editor-in-chief.<ref name=Babu>{{cite news\|title=‘Feelgood journalism’ for the babu, of the babu\|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/-feelgood-journalism--for-the-babu-of-the-babu/571065/0\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Indian Express]]\|date=24 January 2010}}</ref><ref name=ItsPerfect>{{cite news\|title=India Really Has A Magazine Called 'Bureaucracy Today' - And It's Perfect\|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/India-Really-Has-A-Magazine-Called-Bureaucracy-Today-And-Its-Perfect/articleshow/21126521.cms\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Business Insider]]\|date=9 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=LifeandEnd>{{cite news\|title=Ilyasi on life and end of India’s Most Wanted\|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/masala-art/ilyasi-on-life-and-end-of-indias-most-wanted\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Sunday Guardian]]\|date=26 June 2011}}</ref><ref name=498AWedding>{{cite news\|title='498A- The wedding gift' not inspired by my life: Suhaib Ilyasi\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/498A-The-wedding-gift-not-inspired-by-my-life-Suhaib-Ilyasi/articleshow/19893698.cms\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=6 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=CapturesPain>{{cite news\|title=The film captures my pain: Suhaib Ilyasi\|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/the-film-captures-my-pain-suhaib-ilyasi/article1-832647.aspx\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524061056/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/the-film-captures-my-pain-suhaib-ilyasi/article1-832647.aspx\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=24 May 2015\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|date=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=Crusade>{{cite news\|title=The crusade continues…\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-crusade-continues/article3288722.ece\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=7 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=ElevenYears>{{cite news\|title=Eleven years on… …Suhaib Ilyasi, once the famous host of India's Most Wanted, says the guilty in dowry cases should definitely be punished, but the judges should also have the power to act if the case registered is false\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120318/ttlife1.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]\|date=18 March 2012}}</ref> In 2012, ''[[Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan]]'', a TV serial produced by Ilyasi, was broadcast by Doordarshan.<ref name=YeZind>{{cite news\|title='Ye Zindagi hai Gulshan’ commercially important for Doordarshan\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/ye-zindagi-hai-gulshan-commercially-important-for-doordarshan_119625.html\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Zee News]]\|date=22 September 2012}}</ref> Suhaib Ilyasi recently released his feature film ‘Shaadi, Dahej & Gangster’ on OTT. The film is based on the subject of misuse of Dowry laws (Section 498A of [[Indian Penal Code\|IPC]]) in India.

	==References==		==References==

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	==Career==		==Career==
	In 1991, Ilyasi went to London to work as a cameraman for [[TV Asia]]. In 1995, he made the pilot for a crime show, with his wife. Initially, most channels were reluctant to take the show until [[Zee TV]] picked it. Ilyasi started the TV show ''[[India's Most Wanted]]'' in March 1998 on [[Zee TV]]. ''India's Most Wanted'' was initially planned for 52 episodes but it was renewed by Zee TV. The show at its peak had reportedly 10–12<ref name=Gore>{{cite news\|title=Blood and gore\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060611/asp/look/story_6332460.asp\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]\|date=11 June 2006}}</ref> [[Target rating point\|TRP]]. About 30 criminals featured on the show were caught. [[Shri Prakash Shukla]], a wanted hitman featured on the show, was killed by police. The police later said that Ilyasi took credit unduly and the police had worked for months on the case. Following the success of his show, Ilyasi said that he was getting threats and requested police security. In 1999, he played himself in the film ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''. Later, he parted ways with his partner Vinod Nayar and went to start ''Fugitive Most Wanted'' on [[Doordarshan]]. Zee TV, which owned the copyright, continued to produce ''India's Most Wanted'' and Manoj Raghuvanshi became the host. After his wife's death, in 2003 he tried to make a film on Shri Prakash Shukla called ''Wanted No. 1'' where he was supposed to play the lead character. But, the film failed to take off. He produced, directed and acted in another film, ''Kamyab Rasta'' (2004) called, co-starring Poonam Dariyanani. He then went to work with [[India TV]], where he conducted several [[sting operations]]. Soon, he restarted ''India's Most Wanted'' on India TV. In 2005, actors [[Shakti Kapoor]] and [[Aman Verma (actor)\|Aman Verma]] were the targets of some of these sting operations.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe>{{cite news\|title=Catch me if you can\|url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main11.asp?filename=hub040205catch_me.asp\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Tehelka]]\|date=2 April 2005}}</ref><ref name=FightsBack>{{cite news\|title=Suhaib Ilyasi ‘fights back’\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Suhaib-Ilyasi-fights-back/articleshow/2101884478.cms?referral=PM\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=30 November 2001}}</ref~~><ref name=Gangster/><ref name=LooseEnds/~~><ref name=FilmCase>{{cite news\|title='My case will not affect my film'\|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/ilyasi/20030501.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Rediff]]\|date=1 May 2003}}</ref><ref name=RuchiScared>{{cite news\|title=I was scared: Ruchi\|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2005/mar/105859.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Mid-Day]]\|date=19 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=TrappedShakti>{{cite news\|title=Shakti Kapoor ‘trapped’ in sting operation\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050313/main5.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=The Tribune\|date=12 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=Cover>{{cite news\|title=Suhaib Ilyasi The producer-director of ‘India’s Most Wanted’ on why he needs a security cover\|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/suhaib-ilyasi/207152\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Outlook India]]\|date=15 March 1999}}</ref><ref name=Hype>{{cite news\|title=11/10 This is the Age of Hype. We pay tribute to the 10 most over-the-top item news And one more.\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060630/asp/etc/story_6387700.asp\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]\|date=30 June 2006}}</ref><ref name=Telly>{{cite news\|title=To Catch A Thief On Telly\|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/to-catch-a-thief-on-telly/206301\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[Outlook India]]\|date=5 October 1998}}</ref><ref name=eye>{{cite news\|title=Eyecatchers\|url=http://www.india-today.com/itoday/21061999/eyecats.html\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[India Today]]\|date=21 June 1999}}</ref><ref name=Sensation>{{cite news\|title=Selling sensation, reaping dividends\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2005/12/15/stories/2005121501390100.htm\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=15 December 2005}}{{dead link\|date=April 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> In July 2005, he announced plans to make a film on the sting operations.<ref name=StingRight>{{cite news\|title=Sting right back!\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/07/01/stories/2005070101260300.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=1 July 2005}}{{dead link\|date=April 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref>		In 1991, Ilyasi went to London to work as a cameraman for [[TV Asia]]. In 1995, he made the pilot for a crime show, with his wife. Initially, most channels were reluctant to take the show until [[Zee TV]] picked it. Ilyasi started the TV show ''[[India's Most Wanted]]'' in March 1998 on [[Zee TV]]. ''India's Most Wanted'' was initially planned for 52 episodes but it was renewed by Zee TV. The show at its peak had reportedly 10–12<ref name=Gore>{{cite news\|title=Blood and gore\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060611/asp/look/story_6332460.asp\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]\|date=11 June 2006}}</ref> [[Target rating point\|TRP]]. About 30 criminals featured on the show were caught. [[Shri Prakash Shukla]], a wanted hitman featured on the show, was killed by police. The police later said that Ilyasi took credit unduly and the police had worked for months on the case. Following the success of his show, Ilyasi said that he was getting threats and requested police security. In 1999, he played himself in the film ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''. Later, he parted ways with his partner Vinod Nayar and went to start ''Fugitive Most Wanted'' on [[Doordarshan]]. Zee TV, which owned the copyright, continued to produce ''India's Most Wanted'' and Manoj Raghuvanshi became the host. After his wife's death, in 2003 he tried to make a film on Shri Prakash Shukla called ''Wanted No. 1'' where he was supposed to play the lead character. But, the film failed to take off. He produced, directed and acted in another film, ''Kamyab Rasta'' (2004) called, co-starring Poonam Dariyanani. He then went to work with [[India TV]], where he conducted several [[sting operations]]. Soon, he restarted ''India's Most Wanted'' on India TV. In 2005, actors [[Shakti Kapoor]] and [[Aman Verma (actor)\|Aman Verma]] were the targets of some of these sting operations.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe>{{cite news\|title=Catch me if you can\|url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main11.asp?filename=hub040205catch_me.asp\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Tehelka]]\|date=2 April 2005}}</ref><ref name=Gangster/><ref name=LooseEnds/><ref name=FightsBack>{{cite news\|title=Suhaib Ilyasi ‘fights back’\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Suhaib-Ilyasi-fights-back/articleshow/2101884478.cms?referral=PM\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=30 November 2001}}</ref><ref name=FilmCase>{{cite news\|title='My case will not affect my film'\|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/ilyasi/20030501.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Rediff]]\|date=1 May 2003}}</ref><ref name=RuchiScared>{{cite news\|title=I was scared: Ruchi\|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2005/mar/105859.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Mid-Day]]\|date=19 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=TrappedShakti>{{cite news\|title=Shakti Kapoor ‘trapped’ in sting operation\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050313/main5.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=The Tribune\|date=12 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=Cover>{{cite news\|title=Suhaib Ilyasi The producer-director of ‘India’s Most Wanted’ on why he needs a security cover\|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/suhaib-ilyasi/207152\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Outlook India]]\|date=15 March 1999}}</ref><ref name=Hype>{{cite news\|title=11/10 This is the Age of Hype. We pay tribute to the 10 most over-the-top item news And one more.\|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060630/asp/etc/story_6387700.asp\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]\|date=30 June 2006}}</ref><ref name=Telly>{{cite news\|title=To Catch A Thief On Telly\|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/to-catch-a-thief-on-telly/206301\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[Outlook India]]\|date=5 October 1998}}</ref><ref name=eye>{{cite news\|title=Eyecatchers\|url=http://www.india-today.com/itoday/21061999/eyecats.html\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[India Today]]\|date=21 June 1999}}</ref><ref name=Sensation>{{cite news\|title=Selling sensation, reaping dividends\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2005/12/15/stories/2005121501390100.htm\|accessdate=20 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=15 December 2005}}{{dead link\|date=April 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> In July 2005, he announced plans to make a film on the sting operations.<ref name=StingRight>{{cite news\|title=Sting right back!\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/07/01/stories/2005070101260300.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=1 July 2005}}{{dead link\|date=April 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref>

	In March 2009, he started a magazine called ''[[Bureaucracy Today]]''. He is also the editor-in-chief.<ref name=Babu>{{cite news\|title=‘Feelgood journalism’ for the babu, of the babu\|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/-feelgood-journalism--for-the-babu-of-the-babu/571065/0\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Indian Express]]\|date=24 January 2010}}</ref><ref name=ItsPerfect>{{cite news\|title=India Really Has A Magazine Called 'Bureaucracy Today' - And It's Perfect\|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/India-Really-Has-A-Magazine-Called-Bureaucracy-Today-And-Its-Perfect/articleshow/21126521.cms\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Business Insider]]\|date=9 May 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he began work a film called ''[[498A: The Wedding Gift]]'', which he said was based on a friend, Syed Makhdoom, who committed suicide in 2009, and not his own life. But, he has acknowledged that the same dowry law has also affected his life. Wasif Ali, of [[Save Indian Family Foundation]], supported the film. The accused of the [[Nisha Sharma dowry case]] Munish Dalal, who was later acquitted, was involved in the making. The film was released in May 2012.<ref name=LifeandEnd>{{cite news\|title=Ilyasi on life and end of India’s Most Wanted\|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/masala-art/ilyasi-on-life-and-end-of-indias-most-wanted\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Sunday Guardian]]\|date=26 June 2011}}</ref><ref name=498AWedding>{{cite news\|title='498A- The wedding gift' not inspired by my life: Suhaib Ilyasi\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/498A-The-wedding-gift-not-inspired-by-my-life-Suhaib-Ilyasi/articleshow/19893698.cms\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=6 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=CapturesPain>{{cite news\|title=The film captures my pain: Suhaib Ilyasi\|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/the-film-captures-my-pain-suhaib-ilyasi/article1-832647.aspx\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|date=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=Crusade>{{cite news\|title=The crusade continues…\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-crusade-continues/article3288722.ece\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=7 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=ElevenYears>{{cite news\|title=Eleven years on… …Suhaib Ilyasi, once the famous host of India's Most Wanted, says the guilty in dowry cases should definitely be punished, but the judges should also have the power to act if the case registered is false\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120318/ttlife1.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]\|date=18 March 2012}}</ref> In 2012, ''[[Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan]]'', a TV serial produced by Ilyasi, was broadcast by Doordarshan.<ref name=YeZind>{{cite news\|title='Ye Zindagi hai Gulshan’ commercially important for Doordarshan\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/ye-zindagi-hai-gulshan-commercially-important-for-doordarshan_119625.html\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Zee News]]\|date=22 September 2012}}</ref> Suhaib Ilyasi is currently known to work on a feature film 'Ghar Wapsi'.		In March 2009, he started a magazine called ''[[Bureaucracy Today]]''. He is also the editor-in-chief.<ref name=Babu>{{cite news\|title=‘Feelgood journalism’ for the babu, of the babu\|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/-feelgood-journalism--for-the-babu-of-the-babu/571065/0\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Indian Express]]\|date=24 January 2010}}</ref><ref name=ItsPerfect>{{cite news\|title=India Really Has A Magazine Called 'Bureaucracy Today' - And It's Perfect\|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/India-Really-Has-A-Magazine-Called-Bureaucracy-Today-And-Its-Perfect/articleshow/21126521.cms\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Business Insider]]\|date=9 May 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he began work a film called ''[[498A: The Wedding Gift]]'', which he said was based on a friend, Syed Makhdoom, who committed suicide in 2009, and not his own life. But, he has acknowledged that the same dowry law has also affected his life. Wasif Ali, of [[Save Indian Family Foundation]], supported the film. The accused of the [[Nisha Sharma dowry case]] Munish Dalal, who was later acquitted, was involved in the making. The film was released in May 2012.<ref name=LifeandEnd>{{cite news\|title=Ilyasi on life and end of India’s Most Wanted\|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/masala-art/ilyasi-on-life-and-end-of-indias-most-wanted\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Sunday Guardian]]\|date=26 June 2011}}</ref><ref name=498AWedding>{{cite news\|title='498A- The wedding gift' not inspired by my life: Suhaib Ilyasi\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/498A-The-wedding-gift-not-inspired-by-my-life-Suhaib-Ilyasi/articleshow/19893698.cms\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=6 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=CapturesPain>{{cite news\|title=The film captures my pain: Suhaib Ilyasi\|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/the-film-captures-my-pain-suhaib-ilyasi/article1-832647.aspx\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]\|date=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=Crusade>{{cite news\|title=The crusade continues…\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-crusade-continues/article3288722.ece\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Hindu]]\|date=7 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=ElevenYears>{{cite news\|title=Eleven years on… …Suhaib Ilyasi, once the famous host of India's Most Wanted, says the guilty in dowry cases should definitely be punished, but the judges should also have the power to act if the case registered is false\|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120318/ttlife1.htm\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]\|date=18 March 2012}}</ref> In 2012, ''[[Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan]]'', a TV serial produced by Ilyasi, was broadcast by Doordarshan.<ref name=YeZind>{{cite news\|title='Ye Zindagi hai Gulshan’ commercially important for Doordarshan\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/ye-zindagi-hai-gulshan-commercially-important-for-doordarshan_119625.html\|accessdate=18 May 2015\|work=[[Zee News]]\|date=22 September 2012}}</ref> Suhaib Ilyasi is currently known to work on a feature film 'Ghar Wapsi'.

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'''Suhaib Ilyasi''' (born 8 September 1966) is an [[India]]n television producer and director. He was the host of the notable TV crime show ''[[India's Most Wanted]]''. He was the editor of the news magazine ''Bureaucracy Today'.
After his wife died in 2000, Ilyasi was charged under Section 304B of the [[Indian Penal Code]] for [[dowry death]]. He also got involved in a legal battle with his in-laws for the custody of his daughter. Ilyasi was acquitted in a passport case, while the charges 498A and 304B were also not proven and Ilyasi was discharged for the aforesaid charges in the trial court. Later, he was charged with murdering his wife after 14 years of the incident. On December 20, 2017, he was convicted for the murder and sentenced to [[life imprisonment]]. On 5 October 2018, Delhi High Court acquitted him, stating that there was no evidence against him on record to sustain the conviction.<ref name=htorg>{{cite news |title=Delhi HC Acquits Former TV Anchor Suhaib Ilyasi In Wife’s Murder Case |url=https://headlinestoday.org/national/3467/delhi-hc-acquits-former-tv-anchor-suhaib-ilyasi-in-wifes-murder-case/ |accessdate=5 October 2018 |agency=''Headlines Today''}}</ref>

==Life==
Suhaib Ilyasi is the son of Jameel Ilyasi, who was the head of All India Imams Organisation and who was known to have close personal relations with the then RSS Chief Sanghchalak KS Sudershan. Suhaib Ilyasi is an elder brother of Imam Umer Ilyasi who is said to be close to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and present RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.

===Marriage===
Ilyasi met Anju at [[Jamia Millia Islamia]], a university in Delhi, where both were studying at the [[AJK, Mass Communication Research Centre|Mass Communication Research Centre]], in November 1989. Anju's father was K. P. Singh, then head of [[metallurgy]] department.

Both families were opposed to the relationship, however they got married in [[London]] in 1993 under the [[Special Marriage Act, 1954|Special Marriage Act]]. They lived in London until October 1994. Upon returning to India, Anju used to live in Ilyasi's house and returned to London after 6 months to her brother. Her brother, Prashant, who was working in London at the time, later said that Anju was considering [[divorce]] at the time, but he convinced her to stay in the marriage. In April 1994, Ilyasi came to London, the couple reconciled and they returned to India after a month. The next year their daughter Aaliya was born.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe/>

During their stay in London, they had arrived at the idea of a television show similar to the British show ''Crimestoppers'', which they named ''[[India's Most Wanted]]''. Initially, Anju was the anchor in the [[television pilot]]s, but by the time the show went on air on [[Zee TV]] in March 1998, Ilyasi had become the anchor. Around this, Anju left again and went to her sister in Canada. India's Most Wanted was initially planned for 52 episodes but it was renewed by Zee TV. Later, Ilyasi moved the show to [[Doordarshan]] under the name ''Fugitive Most Wanted''. Zee TV which owned the copyright continued to produce India's Most Wanted and Manoj Raghuvanshi became the host. Ilyasi went to Canada in October 1998 to persuade her to return. IIyasi converted his software firm Aaliya Productions, into a [[private limited company]] and put 25% shares in Anju's name.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=Gangster>{{cite news|title=Gangster nabbed due to television serial|url=http://m.rediff.com/movies/2001/feb/26want.htm|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Rediff]]|date=26 February 2001}}</ref>

Anju returned in February 1999. They bought a new apartment at the same time in Mayur Vihar, in east [[Delhi]], for {{currency|amount=1500000|code=INR}} and spent 10 months redecorating. They moved into the house in December 1999. They planned to celebrate Anju's 30th birthday on 16 January with a grand party.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=LooseEnds/>

===Conviction for Wife's Murder===
On 10 January 2000, Ilyasi called two police constables who were guarding his house at 11:15pm, and told them that his wife had stabbed herself and asked them to call an ambulance. The policemen were there because Ilyasi had claimed that he was getting death threats from the [[underworld]] due to his show. Anju was taken to a nearby [[nursing home]] and later to the [[AIIMS, New Delhi]], where she was declared dead on arrival. Anju Ilyasi had died from excessive bleeding from wounds, which were described as self-inflicted in the initial [[forensic]] report, ruling out murder. The [[Central Forensic Science Laboratory]] report said that six fingerprint characters were found but 13 were required to match it to a person. Both the stab wounds were downwards and backwards, left to right on the accessible parts of the abdomen. The T-shirt she was wearing was not torn. Ilyasi claimed that they were having an argument recently. He was playing with his daughter in another room, when Anju picked up an imported [[butcher's knife]] and stabbed herself. Anju's mother was in [[Canada]] at the time of death. Anju had visited her father hours before her death. Ilyasi moved into his in-laws' residence ostensibly to help them to cope with their grief. On 17 January, police filed the case as suicide.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe/><ref name=LooseEnds>{{cite news|title=Many loose ends in tele-serial producer's wife's suicide|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/jan/11onkar.htm|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Rediff]]|date=11 January 2000}}</ref><ref name=Held/>

===The Charge===
On 15 February 2000, his wife's sister, Rashmi Singh, who ran a [[Montessori education|Montessori school]], arrived from [[Ottawa, Ontario]], [[Canada]]. After month, Rashmi filed a police complaint saying that Anju was tortured for [[dowry]] and that she was driven to suicide. On 28 March, Ilyasi was arrested and charged with [[dowry death]] (Section 304B of the [[Indian Penal Code]]), [[Psychological abuse|mental harassment]] (Section 498A) and [[destroying evidence]] (Section 201). On 30 March, the show's scheduled episode did appear on the [[Doordarshan]] channel. Following the arrest, Rashmi and her mother Rukma quarreled with their family and moved into a relative's house.<ref name=AnjuTwist>{{cite news|title=Twist in the tale: Suhaib Ilyasi wife murder: Sudden appearance of Anju Ilyasi's sister changes case|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/suhaib-ilyasi-wife-murder-sudden-appearance-of-anju-ilyasis-sister-changes-case/1/243848.html|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[India Today]]|date=10 April 2000}}</ref><ref name=Held>{{cite news|title=Ilyasi held for dowry death|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000329/main4.htm|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]|date=28 March 2000}}</ref><ref name=PoliceRemand>{{cite news|title=Police remand for Ilyasi|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000402/nation.htm#4|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]}}</ref> Rashmi claimed that Anju had an unhappy marriage for 7 years. She had in 1997 during a visit she saw Ilyasi assault Anju. She said that the apartment in which they were living was purchased with money provided by her. which was proved wrong during the trial. She also said that she had purchased the apartment for Anju's safety, but later retracted the statement.<ref name=AnjuTwist/>

===Trial and custody battle===
On 14 April, Rashmi Singh gave an undertaking to the [[Delhi High Court]] that she won't take the child Aaliya without the court's permission. The court also asked her not take the child outside Delhi. The petition had filed by Ilyasi's parents that Rashmi might take the child to Canada. Then, Aaliya was two-and-a-half years old.<ref name=RashmiRestrained>{{cite news|title=Rashmi restrained on Ilyasi’s daughter|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000415/nation.htm#7|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]|date=14 April 2000}}</ref> On 2 June 2000, Ilyasi was granted bail by the [[Delhi High Court]] on a personal [[bail]] bond of {{currency|200000|INR}} and two [[surety|sureties]] of the same amount. He was asked to submit his passport, not moved out of Delhi without permission, and not threaten the witness or tamper with evidence.<ref name=BailIlyasi>{{cite news|title=Bail for 'India's Most Wanted' Suhaib Ilyasi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2000/06/03/stories/1403218a.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150919012140/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/2000/06/03/stories/1403218a.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 September 2015|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 June 2000}}</ref>

On 11 July 2000, the Delhi High Court said that Rashmi and Rukma cannot take the custody of the child by force. The court said they may take a legal path to gain custody. Aaliya had been living with her father since 2 July. Ilyasi had complained that Rashmi had been trying to take away the child to Canada. He said that they had told him that they would charge him with threatening witnesses, if he did not give up custody.<ref name=HCrestrains>{{cite news|title=HC restrains Ilyasi’s in-laws|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000712/nation.htm#11|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]|date=11 July 2000}}</ref><ref name=HCCustody>{{cite news|title=Ilyasi moves HC to maintain custody of daughter|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000707/nation.htm#9|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]|date=6 July 2000}}</ref>

On 29 May 2001, the Delhi High Court allowed Ilyasi to travel outside Delhi. He had sought permission to go to [[Mumbai]] for work. The court said he may do so after informing the police of his plans two days in advance.<ref name=OutsideDelhi>{{cite news|title=Ilyasi allowed outside Delhi travel|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010530/nation.htm#4|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]|date=29 May 2001}}</ref> In 2005, Rukma Singh appeal to a session court that a [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] (CBI) probe be started on the case. The court in August 2005 rejected the plea saying the plea filed after 5 years had no sufficient reason and was aimed at delaying the trial.<ref name=CBI>{{cite news|title=Court rejects demand for CBI probe into Ilyasi's wife's death|url=http://inwww.rediff.com/news/2005/aug/05ilyasi.htm|accessdate=20 May 2015|work=[[Rediff]]|date=5 August 2005}}</ref>

In August 2010, Rukma's counsel told the court that additional murder charges (Section 302 of Indian Penal Code) should be added to the case. Her claims were supported by the prosecution. Sharma said the doctor who carried out the post mortem did not deny the possibility of homicide. Sharma also told the court that even though Ilyasi claimed to snatch the knife away from Anju, neither his nor Anju's fingerprints were found on the knife.<ref name=MurderCharge>{{cite news|title=Murder charge sought against Suhaib Ilyasi|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Murder-charge-sought-against-Suhaib-Ilyasi/articleshow/6345879.cms|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 August 2010}}</ref> Ilyasi argued that the doctor cannot be relied upon because he was later transferred from the mortuary department after allegation of unprofessional work. The sessions court rejected the plea for additional murder charges in February 2011 after finding no new material in the case.<ref name=RefusesMurder>{{cite news|title=Delhi court refuses to charge Suhaib Ilyasi with wife's murder|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-delhi-court-refuses-to-charge-suhaib-ilyasi-with-wifes-murder-1511990|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[DNA India]]|date=23 February 2011}}</ref><ref name=RejectsPlea>{{cite news|title=Court rejects plea to charge Suhaib Ilyasi with murder of wife|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/court-rejects-plea-to-charge-suhaib-ilyasi-with-murder-of-wife/754475/|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=25 February 2011}}</ref> In an interview in 2012, Ilyasi said that the murder charges were being sought to take custody of his daughter, then 15. He said that he had not taken dowry as it was a [[love marriage]] and he had paid for the expenses.<ref name=Money>{{cite news|title=Money for nothing|url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/money-for-nothing-20120409-1wl2q.html|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=10 April 2012}}</ref> In another interview, he said that the Indian dowry laws were biased against men.<ref name=Weighted>{{cite news|title=Indian activists claim law weighted against men|url=http://www.dw.de/indian-activists-claim-law-weighted-against-men/a-16276876|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Deutsche Welle]]|date=1 October 2012}}</ref>

In January 2013, the Delhi High Court stopped the proceedings of medical board. The police had formed a new medical board, as the previous board was split on its opinion whether it was murder. Ilyasi's counsel told them that the police had formed the new board without permission from the trial court, thus it was contempt of court.<ref name=Medical>{{cite news|title=Anju Ilyasi's death: HC stays medical board proceedings|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Anju-Ilyasis-death-HC-stays-medical-board-proceedings/articleshow/18003806.cms|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=13 January 2013}}</ref> In March 2013, the Delhi High Court stayed the proceedings. The case was tried at a session court under section 498A/304B/302 IPC at Karkadooma District Court, New Delhi. Ilyasi was finally acquitted of all charges on 6 October 2015.

On 20 December 2017, Ilyasi was convicted of murdering his wife by a Delhi court, which sentenced him to life imprisonment.<ref name="convTOI">{{cite news|title=Court convicts ex-TV producer Suhaib Ilyasi for wife's murder|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/court-convicts-ex-tv-producer-suhaib-ilyasi-for-wifes-murder/articleshow/62098223.cms|agency=PTI|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> On 5 October 2018, Delhi High Court acquitted him, stating that there was no evidence against him on record to sustain the conviction.<ref name=htorg/>

==Career==
In 1991, Ilyasi went to London to work as a cameraman for [[TV Asia]]. In 1995, he made the pilot for a crime show, with his wife. Initially, most channels were reluctant to take the show until [[Zee TV]] picked it. Ilyasi started the TV show ''[[India's Most Wanted]]'' in March 1998 on [[Zee TV]]. ''India's Most Wanted'' was initially planned for 52 episodes but it was renewed by Zee TV. The show at its peak had reportedly 10–12<ref name=Gore>{{cite news|title=Blood and gore|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060611/asp/look/story_6332460.asp|accessdate=20 May 2015|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]|date=11 June 2006}}</ref> [[Target rating point|TRP]]. About 30 criminals featured on the show were caught. [[Shri Prakash Shukla]], a wanted hitman featured on the show, was killed by police. The police later said that Ilyasi took credit unduly and the police had worked for months on the case. Following the success of his show, Ilyasi said that he was getting threats and requested police security. In 1999, he played himself in the film ''[[Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani]]''. Later, he parted ways with his partner Vinod Nayar and went to start ''Fugitive Most Wanted'' on [[Doordarshan]]. Zee TV, which owned the copyright, continued to produce ''India's Most Wanted'' and Manoj Raghuvanshi became the host. After his wife's death, in 2003 he tried to make a film on Shri Prakash Shukla called ''Wanted No. 1'' where he was supposed to play the lead character. But, the film failed to take off. He produced, directed and acted in another film, ''Kamyab Rasta'' (2004) called, co-starring Poonam Dariyanani. He then went to work with [[India TV]], where he conducted several [[sting operations]]. Soon, he restarted ''India's Most Wanted'' on India TV. In 2005, actors [[Shakti Kapoor]] and [[Aman Verma (actor)|Aman Verma]] were the targets of some of these sting operations.<ref name=AnjuTwist/><ref name=CatchMe>{{cite news|title=Catch me if you can|url=http://archive.tehelka.com/story_main11.asp?filename=hub040205catch_me.asp|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Tehelka]]|date=2 April 2005}}</ref><ref name=FightsBack>{{cite news|title=Suhaib Ilyasi ‘fights back’|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Suhaib-Ilyasi-fights-back/articleshow/2101884478.cms?referral=PM|accessdate=20 May 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 November 2001}}</ref><ref name=Gangster/><ref name=LooseEnds/><ref name=FilmCase>{{cite news|title='My case will not affect my film'|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/ilyasi/20030501.htm|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Rediff]]|date=1 May 2003}}</ref><ref name=RuchiScared>{{cite news|title=I was scared: Ruchi|url=http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2005/mar/105859.htm|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Mid-Day]]|date=19 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=TrappedShakti>{{cite news|title=Shakti Kapoor ‘trapped’ in sting operation|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050313/main5.htm|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=The Tribune|date=12 March 2005}}</ref><ref name=Cover>{{cite news|title=Suhaib Ilyasi The producer-director of ‘India’s Most Wanted’ on why he needs a security cover|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/suhaib-ilyasi/207152|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Outlook India]]|date=15 March 1999}}</ref><ref name=Hype>{{cite news|title=11/10 This is the Age of Hype. We pay tribute to the 10 most over-the-top item news And one more.|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060630/asp/etc/story_6387700.asp|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Telegraph (India)]]|date=30 June 2006}}</ref><ref name=Telly>{{cite news|title=To Catch A Thief On Telly|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article/to-catch-a-thief-on-telly/206301|accessdate=20 May 2015|work=[[Outlook India]]|date=5 October 1998}}</ref><ref name=eye>{{cite news|title=Eyecatchers|url=http://www.india-today.com/itoday/21061999/eyecats.html|accessdate=20 May 2015|work=[[India Today]]|date=21 June 1999}}</ref><ref name=Sensation>{{cite news|title=Selling sensation, reaping dividends|url=http://www.thehindu.com/mp/2005/12/15/stories/2005121501390100.htm|accessdate=20 May 2015|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 December 2005}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In July 2005, he announced plans to make a film on the sting operations.<ref name=StingRight>{{cite news|title=Sting right back!|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/07/01/stories/2005070101260300.htm|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 July 2005}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

In March 2009, he started a magazine called ''[[Bureaucracy Today]]''. He is also the editor-in-chief.<ref name=Babu>{{cite news|title=‘Feelgood journalism’ for the babu, of the babu|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/-feelgood-journalism--for-the-babu-of-the-babu/571065/0|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=24 January 2010}}</ref><ref name=ItsPerfect>{{cite news|title=India Really Has A Magazine Called 'Bureaucracy Today' - And It's Perfect|url=http://www.businessinsider.in/India-Really-Has-A-Magazine-Called-Bureaucracy-Today-And-Its-Perfect/articleshow/21126521.cms|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Business Insider]]|date=9 May 2013}}</ref> In 2011, he began work a film called ''[[498A: The Wedding Gift]]'', which he said was based on a friend, Syed Makhdoom, who committed suicide in 2009, and not his own life. But, he has acknowledged that the same dowry law has also affected his life. Wasif Ali, of [[Save Indian Family Foundation]], supported the film. The accused of the [[Nisha Sharma dowry case]] Munish Dalal, who was later acquitted, was involved in the making. The film was released in May 2012.<ref name=LifeandEnd>{{cite news|title=Ilyasi on life and end of India’s Most Wanted|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/masala-art/ilyasi-on-life-and-end-of-indias-most-wanted|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Sunday Guardian]]|date=26 June 2011}}</ref><ref name=498AWedding>{{cite news|title='498A- The wedding gift' not inspired by my life: Suhaib Ilyasi|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/498A-The-wedding-gift-not-inspired-by-my-life-Suhaib-Ilyasi/articleshow/19893698.cms|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=6 May 2013}}</ref><ref name=CapturesPain>{{cite news|title=The film captures my pain: Suhaib Ilyasi|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/the-film-captures-my-pain-suhaib-ilyasi/article1-832647.aspx|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=2 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=Crusade>{{cite news|title=The crusade continues…|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-crusade-continues/article3288722.ece|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 April 2012}}</ref><ref name=ElevenYears>{{cite news|title=Eleven years on… …Suhaib Ilyasi, once the famous host of India's Most Wanted, says the guilty in dowry cases should definitely be punished, but the judges should also have the power to act if the case registered is false|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120318/ttlife1.htm|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[The Tribune (India)]]|date=18 March 2012}}</ref> In 2012, ''[[Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan]]'', a TV serial produced by Ilyasi, was broadcast by Doordarshan.<ref name=YeZind>{{cite news|title='Ye Zindagi hai Gulshan’ commercially important for Doordarshan|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/ye-zindagi-hai-gulshan-commercially-important-for-doordarshan_119625.html|accessdate=18 May 2015|work=[[Zee News]]|date=22 September 2012}}</ref> Suhaib Ilyasi is currently known to work on a feature film 'Ghar Wapsi'.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|www.suhaibilyasi.com}}
* [https://ilyasisuhaib.wordpress.com/ Personal blog]
* {{IMDb name|5291683}}
* [http://www.bureaucracytoday.com/index1.aspx Bureaucracy Today]

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