Shameema Dev Azad
Kashmiri singer from Jammu and Kashmir
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Shameema Dev Azad (also Shameem, born 25 May 1955) is a Kashmiri singer from Jammu and Kashmir.[5] She is married to Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Shameema Dev Azad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shameema Dev 25 May 1955 |
| Spouse | Ghulam Nabi Azad |
| Children | Saddam Nabi Azad[1] Sofiya Nabi Azad[2] |
| Parent | Abdullah Dev (father) |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2005)[3] Kalpana Chawala Excellence Award (2007)[4] |
Awards
She is known for her melodious voice, she was honoured with India's fourth highest civilian award the Padma Shri by Government of India in 2005.[3][6] She received Kalpana Chawla Excellence Award in 2007.[4] She was also awarded by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on the Republic Day of 2010 in the field of performing arts.[7]
Personal life
Shameema is one of the eight children of Muhammad Abdullah Dev. She has six brothers. She is married to Ghulam Nabi Azad since 1980.[8][9]
