Surayya Tyabji (1919-1978) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Artist, Designer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	24/02/1919
Age	59 years (died on 29, Mar, 1978)
Birthplace	Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India
Date of Death	29/03/1978

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Surayya Badruddin Tyabji
Other Name	Surayya Ali
Famous for	Contribution to the design of the Indian National Flag

Physical Stats & More

Height	4' 8" (142 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Mahboobia Girl's High School, Hyderabad

Personal Life

Religion	Islam
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Political Inclination	Indian National Congress
Hobbies	Cooking

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	22/12/1939

Family

Father	Aamir Ali
Mother	Leila Hasan Latif (Hydari)
Siblings	Half-Brother(s) - 2: Idris Hasan Latif, Nazir Hasan Latif
Spouse	Badruddin Tyabji
Children	Son(s) - 3: Hindal Haider, Adil Tyabji, Khalid Tyabji Daughter - 1: Laila Tyabji

Career

Overview	Surayya Tyabji was a prominent artist and designer, best known for her significant contributions to the Indian National Flag. Over the years, her artistic talent and vision played a vital role in shaping the flag’s final design. She was not only involved in the artistic aspects but also had a profound influence on the cultural milieu of her time.
Notable Contributions	She collaborated with Pingali Venkayya in modifying the original flag design by adding the Ashoka Chakra at the center. Her designs were vital during the pivotal moments of India's independence and were acknowledged posthumously by historians. She supervised the sewing of India's first national flag, which was presented to Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 August 1947. She and her husband designed the national emblem of independent India prior to the flag.

Overview

Surayya Tyabji was a prominent artist and designer, best known for her significant contributions to the Indian National Flag. Over the years, her artistic talent and vision played a vital role in shaping the flag’s final design. She was not only involved in the artistic aspects but also had a profound influence on the cultural milieu of her time.

Notable Contributions

She collaborated with Pingali Venkayya in modifying the original flag design by adding the Ashoka Chakra at the center.
Her designs were vital during the pivotal moments of India's independence and were acknowledged posthumously by historians.
She supervised the sewing of India's first national flag, which was presented to Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 August 1947.
She and her husband designed the national emblem of independent India prior to the flag.

Style Quotient

Fashion	Surayya was noted for wearing a saree even during athletic activities.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Surayya Tyabji hailed from a lineage of civil servants, social reformers, and freedom fighters.
2. After her father's death when she was an infant, she was raised in a supportive environment that nurtured her creativity.
3. She briefly worked as a teacher before dedicating herself to her family while impacting her community through her art and design.
4. Surayya Tyabji's contributions included supervising the sewing of India’s first flag.
5. Towards the end of her life, she authored a book 'Mirch Masala' after struggling with depression and creative block.
6. One of her paintings was displayed at the Indo-Pakistani exhibition at Burlington House, London.
7. Another of her paintings was showcased at an exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 1954.
8. She was a member of various committees under the Constituent Assembly.
9. She was the granddaughter of Sir Akbar Hydari, who served as the prime minister of Hyderabad State.
10. Her husband Badruddin Tyabji was an Indian Civil Service officer in the Prime Minister’s Office and later Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University.

Surayya Tyabji Artist, Designer Indian Hyderabad, Hyderabad State, British India