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Meena Kumari

Meena Kumari, born Mahjabeen Bano, is revered as one of the most prominent and influential actresses in the history of Hindi cinema. Over a career spanning three decades, she starred in more than 90 films, leaving behind a legacy of powerful performances that have...

Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti is a formidable figure in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), best known for becoming the region’s first and only female Chief Minister. Born in 1959 in Bijbehara, she is the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party...

Meherunnisa Parvez

Meherunnisa Parvez is a distinguished and influential voice in contemporary Hindi literature, celebrated for her realistic and empathetic portrayal of social issues, particularly those affecting women and marginalised communities. Her significant contributions to...

Mehmooda Ali Shah

Mehmooda Ali Shah, a towering figure in the history of Jammu & Kashmir, was a pioneering educator, a committed social reformer, and a lifelong activist whose work left an indelible mark on generations of women. Her profound contributions to literature and...

Mehr Afshan Farooqi

Mehr Afshan Farooqi is a distinguished academic, translator, and literary critic specialising in Urdu and South Asian literature. Born and raised in Allahabad, India, she hails from a prominent literary family; her father was the legendary Urdu poet and critic Shamsur...