Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Surayya Badruddin Tyabji |
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| Other Name | Surayya Ali |
| Famous for | Contribution to the design of the Indian National Flag |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 4' 8" (142 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mahboobia Girl's High School, Hyderabad |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress |
| Hobbies | Cooking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 22/12/1939 |
Family
| Father | Aamir Ali |
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| Mother | Leila Hasan Latif (Hydari) |
| Siblings | Half-Brother(s) - 2: Idris Hasan Latif, Nazir Hasan Latif |
| Spouse | Badruddin Tyabji |
| Children | Son(s) - 3: Hindal Haider, Adil Tyabji, Khalid Tyabji; Daughter - 1: Laila Tyabji |
Career
| Overview | Surayya Tyabji was a prominent artist and designer, best known for her significant contributions to the Indian National Flag. Over the years, her artistic talent and vision played a vital role in shaping the flag’s final design. She was not only involved in the artistic aspects but also had a profound influence on the cultural milieu of her time. |
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Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Surayya Tyabji hailed from a lineage of civil servants, social reformers, and freedom fighters. | |
| After her father's death when she was an infant, she was raised in a supportive environment that nurtured her creativity. | |
| She briefly worked as a teacher before dedicating herself to her family while impacting her community through her art and design. | |
| Surayya Tyabji's contributions included supervising the sewing of India’s first flag. | |
| Towards the end of her life, she authored a book 'Mirch Masala' after struggling with depression and creative block. |




