Zakia Jafri Age, Wiki and Bio

Zakia Jafri

Quick Info

ProfessionHomemaker
NationalityBritish Indian (1937-1947), Indian (1947-present)
Date of Birth01/01/1937
Age87 years
BirthplaceKhandwa, Princely State of Indore, British India (now Madhya Pradesh, India)

Bio/Wiki

Full NameZakia Ahsan Jafri

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
HobbyPoetry

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow

Family

FatherName not known (farmer)
MotherName not known
Husband/SpouseEhsan Jafri (politician, lawyer)
Children
Son(s)
  • Tanvir Jafri (businessman)
  • Zubair Jafri (chief technical officer in a private firm in the US)
DaughterNishrin Jafri Hussain (deputy manager at L&T)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Zakia Jafri gained attention for submitting multiple affidavits against the Gujarat government's alleged involvement in the 2002 Gujarat riots.
During communal riots in Khandwa district in 1969, her residence was set on fire by a group, compelling her to reside in a refugee camp.
In 2006, Zakia Jafri lodged a petition to demand justice for the victims of the Gulbarg Society massacre.
She is dedicated to pursuing justice for the incidents related to the 2002 Gujarat riots.