Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali |
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| Title | Birdman of India |
| Known For | 'Pakshi Rajan' played by Akshay Kumar in the film '2.0' (2018) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Zenana Bible and Medical Mission Girls High School, Girgaum, Bombay Presidency, British India |
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| College/University | St. Xavier's College, University of Bombay, India; Davar's College, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Caste | Sulaimani Bohra |
| Hobbies | Riding Motorcycles |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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| Marriage Date | - December 1918 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Tehmina | ||||
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| Children | Not Known | ||||
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| Siblings | 8 siblings |
Career
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Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Salim was the youngest of his siblings. | |
| During his childhood, he received Quranic education but eventually abandoned it. | |
| At the age of 10, he found a passion for studying Ornithology. | |
| He made a significant contribution to understanding the Baya weaver bird's reproduction. | |
| His aspiration was for the Great Indian Bustard to be recognized as India's National Bird. |