| 1. Mohaddesa Jafri, an Indian pilot, holds the distinction of being the first Shia woman from Maharashtra to obtain a commercial pilot license. |
| 2. After the tragic death of Kalpana Chawla in 2003, Mohaddesa found her calling in the aviation sector. |
| 3. Despite facing criticism from relatives, her parents stood by her side in pursuit of her aviation aspirations. |
| 4. In breaking barriers, she became the first Shia girl from Maharashtra to successfully qualify as a commercial pilot. |
| 5. She worked briefly with an airline's office in Bengaluru before pursuing pilot training. |
| 6. She trained at a flying school in Springs near Johannesburg, South Africa, starting in 2020. |
