Rehana Fathima

Activist

Indian Ernakulam, Kerala

Quick Info

ProfessionActivist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/05/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceErnakulam, Kerala

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRehana Fathima Pyarijaan Sulaiman
NicknameSuryagayathri
Famous ForMaking the first attempt to enter the Sabarimala temple in October 2018 following the Supreme Court's decision to lift the ban on women of menstruating age.

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovernment Higher Secondary School, Ernakulam
College/UniversityIndira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) with first rank

Personal Life

ReligionNo Religion
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
BoyfriendManoj Sreedharan
SpouseManoj K Sreedharan

Family

FatherPyarijaan Sulaiman (deceased)
Siblings1 sister
SpouseManoj K Sreedharan
Children2 children

Career

DebutFilm: Eka (2017)
Notable WorkTelecommunications technician with BSNL (until May 2020)
FilmEka - Malayalam film written and directed by husband Manoj K Sreedhar, addressing intersex persons

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rehana Fathima participated in the 2014 'Kiss of Love' movement in Kochi, Kerala, to protest moral policing. She led the campaign with her live-in partner, Manoj Sreedharan.
2. From a young age, Fathima has questioned religious rituals and beliefs. In 2016, she broke gender norms by participating in the male-focused 'Ayyanthol Puli Kali' Onam Tiger Dance.
3. In 2017, Fathima appeared in the Malayalam film 'Eka,' shedding light on intersexuality and gender minorities. The movie is banned in India due to its portrayal of sensitive themes.
4. After the Sabarimala Temple controversy, Fathima was expelled from the Muslim community by the Kerala Muslim Jamaath Council.
5. In 2018, Fathima was arrested by Thiruvalla police for allegedly offending religious sentiments on Facebook, resulting in an 18-day imprisonment.
6. She worked as a telecom technician in BSNL until 2020 when she opted for voluntary retirement.
7. Fathima is known for sharing provocative content on social media platforms.
8. She wrote an autobiography titled 'Shareeram Samaram Sannidhyam'.
9. She is also known by the name Suryagayathri.
10. After the Sabarimala Temple controversy, Fathima faced legal consequences including arrests for allegedly offensive Facebook posts.
11. She was forced to take compulsory retirement from BSNL in May 2020 following an internal inquiry into her social media posts.
12. Fathima is known for her activism against moral policing and sexism.
13. She has a background in telecommunications and modeling before becoming a women's rights activist.
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