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Zeb Usmania

Zeb Usmania, born Tajwar Zaib Usmania in 1913 in Ludhiana, was a prominent female poet who left an indelible mark on Urdu literature throughout the 20th century. Her literary journey, spanning over four decades, was enriched by a family background steeped in poetic...

Zeba Warsi

Zeba Warsi is an award-winning broadcast journalist from India, currently based in Washington D.C., where she serves as a foreign affairs producer and reporter for PBS NewsHour. Known for her impactful storytelling and a focus on underreported global events, Warsi has...

Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Aman, born in Bombay on November 19, 1951, is a pioneering actress and cultural icon who redefined the image of women in Hindi cinema. The daughter of screenwriter Amanullah Khan and Vardhini Scindia Scharwächter, she adopted her father’s pen name,...

Zeenat Mahal

Zeenat Mahal, also known as Zinat Mahal or Begum Zeenat Mahal, was a prominent and influential figure during the final years of the Mughal Empire. As the favoured wife of Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II, she wielded significant power and acted as his de facto regent....