by Admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Indian Cinema, Radio and TV
Farrukh Jaffar (1933–15 October 2021) was a trailblazing Indian actress, radio personality, and theatre enthusiast, remembered for her vibrant presence in cinema and pioneering role as one of the first female announcers at All India Radio (AIR). Her career,...
by Admin | Jul 20, 2025 | Freedom Movement, Urdu Journalism
Fatima Begum (1890-1958) was a pioneering journalist, a dedicated educator, a relentless political organiser, and a compassionate humanitarian who emerged as one of the most significant unsung heroes of pre-partition India. As a central figure in mobilising women in...
by Admin | Aug 14, 2025 | Journalism, Padma Shri
Fatima Zakaria (1936-2021) was a trailblazing Indian journalist, educationist, and social reformer whose five-decade-long career left an indelible mark on Indian society. Born in Mumbai, she was the second wife of Dr. Rafiq Zakaria, a prominent politician and scholar....
by Admin | Aug 13, 2025 | Journalism, Literature
Fehmida Zakeer is a distinguished Indian writer, translator, and journalist, celebrated for her contributions to contemporary Indian literature. Born in Thalassery, Kerala, and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, her bicultural upbringing has profoundly shaped her literary...
