Quick Info
| Profession | Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1938 |
| Age | 88 years |
| Birthplace | Hapur, Uttar Pradesh |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Bilkis Dadi & Dabang Dadi |
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| Famous For | Featuring on Time Magazine's list of 'The 100 Most Influential People of 2020' |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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Family
| Spouse | Deceased (passed away in 2009) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bilkis Bano gained fame as Bilkis Dadi during the Shaheen Bagh protests against CAA-NRC. | |
| 2. She has been residing in Shaheen Bagh with her daughters-in-law and grandchildren after her husband passed away in 2009. | |
| 3. Bilkis was among the elderly women protesters known as Shaheen Bagh Dadis. | |
| 4. She took an active role in the protests until March 2020 when the area was cleared due to COVID-19. | |
| 5. Journalist Rana Ayyub praised Bilkis as a beacon of hope and inspiration for activists and student leaders. |