Suraiya

Suraiya Jamaal Sheikh (1929-2004), known mononymously as Suraiya, was a multifaceted superstar in Bollywood, distinguished as both a leading actress and a celebrated playback singer. In her generation, she was one of the most popular stars of the Indian sub-continent,...

Suraiya Hasan Bose

An eminent figure in the world of Indian textiles, Suraiya Hasan Bose was a renowned conservator, designer, and manufacturer who dedicated her life to preserving and reviving the subcontinent’s rich and diverse weaving traditions. Born in Hyderabad in 1928, she...

Suraiya Husain

Professor Suraiya Husain (1925–2018) was a distinguished scholar and a pivotal figure in modern Urdu literary studies, whose career created a unique bridge between the intellectual traditions of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and the academic rigour of European...

Suraiya Tabassum

Dr. Suraiya Tabassum is a distinguished Indian educator, writer, and trainer with a comprehensive profile rooted in gender studies, human rights, and the socio-economic empowerment of women and minority communities. Her career is marked by a blend of rigorous academic...