Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Former Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shazia Ilmi Mallik |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 3” |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in 16mm Film Production from New York Film Academy |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Address | E-355, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi 110048 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband | Sajid Mallik (an investment banker and entrepreneur) | ||||
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| Father | Maulana Ishaq Ilmi (founder of Urdu newspaper, Siyasat Jadid) | ||||
| Mother | Naushaba Ilmi | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
| Actor | Ranbir Kapoor |
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| Colour | Black |
| Destination | Switzerland |
Style Quotient
| Assets/Properties | Movable + Immovable Assets INR 4.42 crore (as in 2013) | ||
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| Jewellery | Necklace, Bangles and Rings valued at INR 15 lakh | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shazia Ilmi is from a middle-class family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2. Her family has historical ties to the Indian National Congress. | |
| 3. She previously worked as a journalist and news anchor at Star News, where she hosted the news show "Desh Videsh." | |
| 4. Shazia also hosted a show called "Dr. Kans," which conducted sting operations on doctors involved in female foeticide leading to the suspension of their medical licenses. | |
| 5. In 2011, she produced a film titled "P.O. 418 Siyasat Kanpur," which was featured at the IAWRT film festival, focusing on the struggle for an Urdu newspaper's survival. | |
| 6. From 2011-2012, she served as the spokesperson for the India Against Corruption movement associated with Anna Hazare. | |
| 7. In 2014, Shazia ran for Lok Sabha elections in the Ghaziabad Constituency but was defeated by V. K. Singh. | |
| 8. On January 16, 2015, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 9. Shazia made history as the first employed woman in her family. |