Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm (5’ 3”) |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Senior Cambridge, Hyderabad |
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| College/University | Osmania University, Hyderabad, India; Whitelands College (Putney), London |
| Educational Qualification | Senior Cambridge with Distinction in five subjects; B.A. from Osmania University (Gold Medalist); 2 years Teachers Training Course from Whitelands College (Putney), London |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Hobbies | Reading, Listening to Classical Music & Mushairas, Travelling, Watching Horse-Racing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | Year, 1938 |
Family
| Husband | Major General Enaith Habibullah (founder commandant of National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla) | ||||||||||||||
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Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
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| Famous For | Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) |
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Favourites
| Favourite Leader | Mahatma Gandhi |
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| Favourite Language | Urdu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Late Nawab Nazir Yar Jung Bahadur was her father, and she was born in Lucknow. | |
| Displayed a passion for social service since a young age. | |
| Founded SEWA to empower women through self-employment and popularized Lucknow’s 'Chikankari' embroidery. | |
| Co-established the NGO Prajwala. | |
| Enjoyed a close association with the Nehru family. | |
| Commemorated her centenary in November 2016. |