Saleem Kidwai

January 10, 2024
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Saleem Kidwai
Full Name Saleem Kidwai
Occupation Author
Date Of Birth Dec 20, 1951(1951-12-20)
Age 73
Birthplace Lucknow
Country India
Birth City Uttar Pradesh
Horoscope Aquarius

Saleem Kidwai Biography

Name Saleem Kidwai
Birthday Dec 20
Birth Year 1951
Place Of Birth Lucknow
Home Town Uttar Pradesh
Birth Country India
Birth Sign Aquarius

Saleem Kidwai is one of the most popular and richest Author who was born on December 20, 1951 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Saleem Kidwai (born 1951, Lucknow, India) is a medieval historian, gay rights activist and a translator. Born to family of Sufi saints, Kidwai was a Professor of History at Ramjas College, University of Delhi until 1993 and is currently an independent scholar. He was one of the first academics to speak publicly as a member of the LGBT community. His other academic areas of interest are Mughal politics and culture, the history of tawaifs, and north Indian music. With Ruth Vanita, he is co-editor of Same-Sex Love in India: Readings from Literature and History (New York: Palgrave; New Delhi: Macmillan, 2000), a pioneering work documenting and exploring the indigenous roots of same-sex desire in South Asia. Kidwai has also translated singer Malika Pukhraj’s autobiography, “Song Sung True.”

Saleem Kidwai Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Author
House Living in own house.

Saleem Kidwai is one of the richest Author from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Saleem Kidwai 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

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Kerry Ranked on the list of most popular Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Saleem Kidwai celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Saleem Kidwai

  1. Saleem Kidwai was an Indian historian and gay rights activist.
  2. He was born in 1951 and passed away in 2021.
  3. Kidwai was a professor of history at Delhi University.
  4. He authored several books on Indian history and culture.
  5. Kidwai was a prominent LGBTQ+ activist in India.
  6. He co-founded the Naz Foundation, which fought for LGBTQ+ rights.
  7. Kidwai played a key role in decriminalizing homosexuality in India.
  8. He received numerous awards for his activism and scholarship.
  9. Kidwai’s work continues to inspire future generations of activists.
  10. His legacy is celebrated by many who continue to fight for equality and justice for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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