Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sultanpur, Madhya Pradesh |
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| College/University | Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | MA in English from Indraprastha College for Women |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Husband | Aamir Kidwai |
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Family
| Father | Mohammed Asghar Ansari (Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture)(Died) | ||||
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| Mother | Name not known | ||||
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| Spouse | Aamir Kidwai (Worked at Engineers India Limited) | ||||
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Career
| Field | Journalism |
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| Associated With | Doordarshan |
| Note | She resigned as an anchor from Doordarshan in 1997. |
| Joined | Year, 1967 |
| Designation | Newsreader |
Favourites
| Film | Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam(1962) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Salma Sultan is a former Indian newsreader known for her unique delivery and appearance. | |
| She transitioned to directing TV programs post her time at Doordarshan. | |
| She now designs and operates the saree brand 'Saree Sanskriti.' | |
| Salma Sultan auditioned for Doordarshan during her post-graduation and joined in 1967. | |
| She became a newsreader due to a colleague's sudden resignation. | |
| In her early career, she earned Rs. 2000 monthly at Doordarshan. | |
| Salma Sultan announced Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 on national television. | |
| After leaving Doordarshan, she directed shows like 'Panchtantra Se' and 'Doordarshan Kuch Baatein Kuch Yaadein.' | |
| At 72, she took her first ramp walk for 'Saree Sanskriti.' | |
| Her signature saree draping style was born out of necessity and became a style statement. | |
| Apart from TV, she excels in interior design and poetry, as seen in her recitations. |
