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Syeda Bilgrami Imam

Syeda Bilgrami Imam (born 9 November 1941) is a multifaceted Indian writer, advertising stalwart, and public servant whose career spans over five decades. Born in Hyderabad, she belongs to the distinguished Saadat-e-Bilgram lineage, a family of Sayyid scholars and...

Zahida Zaidi

Zahida Zaidi (1930–2011) was a distinguished Indian writer, scholar, educator, and dramatist whose prolific career left an indelible mark on both Urdu and English literature. A pioneering figure, she skillfully bridged South Asian literary traditions with...

Zeenuth Futehally

Zeenuth Futehally (1903/1904–1992) stands as a landmark figure in South Asian letters, recognised as one of the first Indian Muslim women to publish a novel in English. Her singular work of fiction, Zohra (1951), serves as a vital bridge between the feudal...