Quick Info
| Profession | Freelance Photojournalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/12/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
Latest News about Masrat Zahra
03/11/2025
Coverage from the Press Association described Masrat Zahra as a Kashmiri photojournalist living in exile since March 2021. The report focused on her efforts to continue her award-winning work while seeking a more stable life and professional base abroad.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Pyari |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Central University of Kashmir (2016-2018) |
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| Educational Qualification | Master of Arts degree in Convergent Journalism, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians from the Central University of Kashmir |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||
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Career
| Field | Journalism |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/masrat_zahra/ | |
| https://x.com/Masratzahra | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/masratzahra |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Masrat Zahra is a freelance photojournalist originating from Hawal, Srinagar. She is recognized for shedding light on alleged Human Rights violations in Kashmir. | |
| 2. Her initial task involved documenting the aftermath of Firdous Ahmed Khan's passing. | |
| 3. She bravely reported on the daunting funeral of Zakir Rashid Bhat. | |
| 4. Encountering challenges from 'male dominance,' Masrat acknowledged its occasional impact on her work. | |
| 5. Inspired by the scarcity of female journalists in Kashmir, she chose to pursue a career in journalism. | |
| 6. In 2021, there was a public outcry after her father was assaulted by policemen. | |
| 7. In April 2018, she was labelled as a police informer after sharing an image from an encounter site on Facebook. | |
| 8. In April 2020, she was charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for her journalism, facing potential imprisonment, but international solidarity prevented her arrest. | |
| 9. She has been living in exile since March 2021 due to persecution by the Indian government for her work on human rights abuses in Kashmir. | |
| 10. She is a member of the Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI). |