Hanzla is a writer and film-maker. In 2009, he won two awards with the Young Muslim Writers Awards. From 2010 to 2013, he was studying for a BA in English Literature from Oxford University; from 2013-2014 he was studying for an MA in Film and Television at Birmingham University. He has written several plays which have been produced at venues in Coventry, Oxford and Birmingham. Alongside his writing and literary interests, Hanzla keeps a blog where he provides commentary and criticism on TV content and social media trends.