Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Former Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Date of Birth | 02/04/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Shazia Ilmi
24/04/2026
BJP national spokesperson Shazia Ilmi attacked Congress and other opposition parties at a press conference in Aizawl, Mizoram, over their stand on the women's reservation bill. She accused them of betraying half the country's population and of obstructing equal participation for women in Parliament and legislatures. She also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for pressing the issue in the national interest.
01/01/2025
The Delhi High Court imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on Shazia Ilmi for willfully suppressing two tweets in her defamation suit against journalist Rajdeep Sardesai. The case arose from Sardesai's comments on X about a video recorded after Ilmi left a live debate on India Today TV. The court ordered her to pay the amount to the Delhi High Court Bar Clerks' Association within three weeks.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shazia Ilmi |
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| Known As | Shanzia Ilmi (alternate spelling used in some media reports) |
| Current Role | National spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Occupation Summary | Politician, social activist and former television journalist |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | Diploma in 16mm Film Production from New York Film Academy; Diploma in Journalism and Broadcasting from University of Wales, Cardiff; Course in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Address | E-355, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi 110048 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband | Sajid Mallik (investment banker) |
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| Children | 1 (Name not publicly disclosed) |
| Father | Maulana Ishaq Ilmi (founder and editor of Urdu newspaper Siyasat Jadid) |
| Mother | Nausha ba Ilmi |
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Career
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Favourites
| Actor | Ranbir Kapoor |
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| Colour | Black |
| Destination | Switzerland |
Style Quotient
| Assets/Properties | Movable + Immovable Assets INR 4.42 crore (as in 2013) | ||
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| Jewellery | Necklace, Bangles and Rings valued at INR 15 lakh | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shazia Ilmi is from a middle-class family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2. Her family has historical ties to the Indian National Congress. | |
| 3. She previously worked as a journalist and news anchor at Star News, where she hosted the news show "Desh Videsh." | |
| 4. Shazia also hosted a show called "Dr. Kans," which conducted sting operations on doctors involved in female foeticide leading to the suspension of their medical licenses. | |
| 5. In 2011, she produced a film titled "P.O. 418 Siyasat Kanpur," which was featured at the IAWRT film festival, focusing on the struggle for an Urdu newspaper's survival. | |
| 6. From 2011-2012, she served as the spokesperson for the India Against Corruption movement associated with Anna Hazare. | |
| 7. In 2014, Shazia ran for Lok Sabha elections in the Ghaziabad Constituency but was defeated by V. K. Singh. | |
| 8. On January 16, 2015, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | |
| 9. Shazia made history as the first employed woman in her family. |
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