Bio/Wiki
Other name | Saniya Mirza |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 173 cm |
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Weight | 45 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Educational Qualification | Studied till 12th standard in science stream |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
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Hometown | Jasovar village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
Father | Shahid Ali (TV Mechanic) |
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Mother | Tabassum Mirza (Homemaker) |
Siblings | She has two elder brothers. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Sania Mirza is the first female Muslim fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. | |
Since childhood, she enjoyed studying and participating in activities like dancing and singing. | |
Inspired by Avani Chaturvedi, India's first female fighter pilot, she aimed to follow the same path. | |
After excelling in her 12th-grade exams, she joined Centurion Defence Academy in Mirzapur to prepare for the NDA Entrance exam. | |
Despite failing on her first attempt, Sania succeeded on her second attempt in 2022, ranking 63rd overall and second for the fighter pilot position out of 400 seats. | |
Sania shared in an interview that she viewed English as a conversational medium and was determined to succeed in the NDA exam despite studying in Hindi. | |
She aimed to challenge gender stereotypes in combat roles and inspire other girls with her achievements. | |
Sania credited her parents and Shishir Dixit Sir from Centurion Defence Academy for her success. | |
On 27 December 2022, she joined the NDA in Pune. | |
She has an interest in reading about Polity and the Indian Constitution. |