Mehroonisa Siddiqui, Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s mother, was recently featured in BBC’s 100 most influential women’s list. Mehroonisa had a meager education until she began to read and study on her own. Currently, she teaches approximately 450 to 500 students in her village. Three of her students have also made it to the Indian army. She raised seven sons and two daughters, offering the best upbringing she could manage, as a mother.
After getting to know about Mehroonisa’s achievements despite the odds, BBC decided to honor her hard work and spirit.
Nawazuddin said:
“I am extremely proud to be her son. I am glad that she has finally received her due. My mother is a really strong woman and it gives me and her immense happiness that she is part of this list were such strong women are part of.”
