Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Surayya Badruddin Tyabji |
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Other Name | Surayya Ali |
Famous for | Contribution to the design of the Indian National Flag |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 4' 8" (142 cm) |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Mahboobia Girl's High School, Hyderabad |
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Personal Life
Religion | Islam |
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Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Political Inclination | Indian National Congress |
Hobbies | Cooking |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Marriage Date | 22/12/1939 |
Family
Father | Aamir Ali |
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Mother | Leila Hasan Latif (Hydari) |
Siblings | Half-Brother(s) - 2: Idris Hasan Latif, Nazir Hasan Latif |
Spouse | Badruddin Tyabji |
Children | Son(s) - 3: Hindal Haider, Adil Tyabji, Khalid Tyabji; Daughter - 1: Laila Tyabji |
Career
Overview | Surayya Tyabji was a prominent artist and designer, best known for her significant contributions to the Indian National Flag. Over the years, her artistic talent and vision played a vital role in shaping the flag’s final design. She was not only involved in the artistic aspects but also had a profound influence on the cultural milieu of her time. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Surayya Tyabji hailed from a lineage of civil servants, social reformers, and freedom fighters. | |
After her father's death when she was an infant, she was raised in a supportive environment that nurtured her creativity. | |
She briefly worked as a teacher before dedicating herself to her family while impacting her community through her art and design. | |
Surayya Tyabji's contributions included supervising the sewing of India’s first flag. | |
Towards the end of her life, she authored a book 'Mirch Masala' after struggling with depression and creative block. |