Begum Abida Ahmed
| Begum Abida Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of India | |
|
In office 24 August 1974 – 11 February 1977 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 July 1923 Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Died | 7 December 2003 (aged 80) |
| Political party |
Indian National Congress  |
| Spouse(s) | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed |
| Children | two sons and one daughter |
| Religion | Islam |
Begum Abida Ahmed (17 July 1923 – 7 December 2003)[1][2][3] was an Indian politician and the wife of the fifth President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1974–1977), who twice remained member of the Lok sabha from Bareilly (Lok Sabha constituency), Uttar Pradesh in 1980 and 1984.[4]
Early life
She was born on 17 July 1923 at Sheikhupur, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh to Mohammad Sultan Hyder 'Josh'.[1] Ahmed was educated from Women's College, Aligarh, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.[5] She is the direct descendant of great Sufis Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar and Sheikh Salim Chishti.
Career
- She was member of Lok Sabha, elected twice from Bareilly (Lok Sabha constituency), Uttar Pradesh.[6]
- Ahmed founded God's Grace which was registered with the Registrar of Societies under the Indian Societies Registration Act.[7]
- She was member of India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC), a society registered in April 1981.
- Ahmed formed Humsub Drama Group in 1974 for Urdu theatre.[8]
Television production
She Produced TV serials Kahani Shahjahanabad Ki & Shershah Suri
Both Directed by Gurbir Singh Grewal and telecast on DD National.
Tributes
Shamsul Hasan made a life-size statue of "Ghalib", which had been ordered by Ahmed.[9]
A train was named after her: Abida Begum Express: Delhi Jn. - Raxaul. It was used only briefly.[10]
See also
References
- 1 2 8th Lok Sabha: Members Bioprofile Lok Sabha website.
- ↑ "LOK SABHA DEBATES: Obituary References". Lok Sabha. 23 December 2003.
- ↑ Loharu
- ↑ "PM condoles Death of Begum Abida Ahmed". PIB, Prime Minister's Office (India). 10 December 2003.
- ↑ About the School
- ↑ 08 Lok Sabha | Indian Muslims
- ↑ About - God's Grace School
- ↑ "The royal touch". The Hindu. 7 January 2010.
- ↑ The Queen of Oudh - Begum Hazrat Mahal in Papier Mache
- ↑ [IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Train Names
- Janak Raj Jai (2003). "Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed". Presidents of India, 1950-2003. Daya Books. p. 103. ISBN 81-87498-65-X.
External links
- 8th Lok Sabha: Members Bioprofile Lok Sabha website.