by Admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Urdu Literature
Iffat Mohani (1934-2005), born Sayyada Khursheed Sultana in Hyderabad, India, was a distinguished and remarkably prolific contemporary Indian Urdu writer and novelist. Her life and work were deeply embedded in a rich literary and intellectual tradition, most notably...
by Admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Urdu Literature
Dr. Iffat Zarrin, born on October 10, 1958, is a prominent Indian poet, academic, and researcher who has carved a significant niche for herself in the world of Urdu literature. As the daughter of the celebrated poet Mushir Jhanjhanvi, she inherited a rich literary...
by Admin | Jul 21, 2025 | Freedom Movement
Imam Bibi (1836–1914), also known as “Bi Amma”, was the mother of the renowned philosopher and poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. A Kashmiri woman known for her piety, humility, and charitable nature, she dedicated herself to helping the poor and needy...
by Admin | Jul 21, 2025 | Miscellaneous, Urdu Literature
Imtiazi Begam, also widely known by her married name Begum Hijab Imtiaz Ali, was a remarkable and trailblazing figure in the 1930s who shattered conventions in both aviation and literature. A true pioneer, she challenged the restrictive societal norms of her time,...
by Admin | Aug 10, 2025 | Indian Music
Iqbal Bano (1935–2009) was an iconic classical and ghazal singer, revered as the Malika-e-Ghazal (Queen of Ghazal) and remembered for her powerful voice and courageous spirit. Born in Delhi, India, during the British Raj, she became one of the region’s...
