Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Services |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/04/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Nagma Mallick
01/11/2025
Nagma Mohamed Mallick took charge as India’s Ambassador to Japan in November 2025. The appointment marked her latest diplomatic posting after serving as Ambassador to Poland and Lithuania.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nagma Mohamed Mallick |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Mohammad Habibullah |
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| Mother | Sulu Bhanu |
| Spouse | Farid Inam Mallick |
| Children | 1 Son (Aftab), 1 Daughter (Arnaz) |
Career
| Overview | Nagma Mallick is a 1991-batch Indian Foreign Service officer and the first Muslim woman to join the IFS. She holds the rank of Secretary/Grade I of the government. She has held several significant diplomatic positions across three decades, representing India's interests globally. |
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| Key Contributions | Nagma played a crucial role in enhancing India's diplomatic relations with various countries, managing multi-faceted international relations especially in Africa and Eastern Europe. She was instrumental in negotiations leading to the revision of the India-Nepal Treaty of Trade and strengthened India-Tunisia bilateral relations. |
| Languages | English, French, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nagma's heritage includes parents originally from Kasaragod, Kerala. | |
| 2. Her uncle was a martyr in the 1965 India-Pakistan war, with a street named in his honor. | |
| 3. She was one of the first Muslim women to serve in the Indian Foreign Service. | |
| 4. Her career began with a posting in Paris at the Indian Embassy. | |
| 5. She held the position of Deputy Chief of Protocol (Ceremonial), marking her as a trailblazer for women in Indian diplomacy. | |
| 6. Fluent in multiple languages including English, French, Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam. | |
| 7. In her spare time, she enjoys Indian classical dance, reading, and fitness activities such as yoga. | |
| 8. Her uncle, Lieutenant P. Mohammed Hasheem, was martyred at age 23 during the 1965 India-Pakistan war; a street in Thalangara, Kasaragod, is named in his honor. | |
| 9. Her grandfather, Puthiyapura Ahmed, was one of the first Muslim lawyers in Kasaragod, practicing law from the 1930s to 1970. | |
| 10. She was the first Muslim woman to join the Indian Foreign Service. | |
| 11. She was the first woman to hold the position of Deputy Chief of Protocol (Ceremonial) for India. | |
| 12. She served on the personal staff of Prime Minister I.K. Gujral in the Prime Minister's Office. | |
| 13. Before joining the IFS, she had a brief stint as a TV and stage actress, appearing in India's first television soap opera, Hum Log. | |
| 14. Her interests include Indian classical dance, music, English literature, fitness, and nutrition. |