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Mukhtar Begum

Mukhtar Begum (1901–1982), born Mukhtar Khanum in July 1901 in Amritsar, British India, was a legendary classical and ghazal singer, actress, composer, and theatre personality whose career spanned the cultural history of undivided India and post-Partition...

Mumtaz

Mumtaz, born Mumtaz Askari Madhvani on July 31, 1947, is a celebrated Indian actress who left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Renowned for her vibrant personality, versatile acting, and exceptional dancing skills, she remains an enduring...

Mumtaz Jahan Haider

Mumtaz Jahan Haider (1907–2003) was a pioneering Muslim woman in 20th-century India, renowned for her advancements in women’s education and emancipation. Born in Old Delhi to Sheikh Abdullah and Wahid Jahan Begum, founders of the Madrasa-i-Niwan...

Muneera Begum

Muneera Begum, the third wife of the distinguished freedom fighter Maulana Mazhar-ul-Haq, was a significant and dedicated supporter of India’s independence movement. While her husband was a towering figure in the nationalist landscape of Bihar, Muneera Begum...

Musammat Sahifa Banu

Musammat Sahifa Banu (1850–1926) was a pioneering Bengali Muslim poet who distinguished herself by advocating for Hindu-Muslim unity and cultural synthesis during a period of rising communal tensions. A rare figure for her time, she pursued a literary career...