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Sania Mirza (Pilot) Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Saniya Mirza

Bio/Wiki
Other nameSaniya Mirza
ProfessionIndian Air Force Personnel
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 173 cm
in meters- 1.73 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 8”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 45 kg
in pounds- 100 lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Personal Life
Date of Birth17 May 2005 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2022) 17 Years
BirthplaceJasovar village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac signTaurus
NationalityIndian
HometownJasovar village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India
School• Pandit Chintamani Inter College (till 10th standard)
A picture of Saniya Mirza's school
• Guru Nanak Girls Inter College (11th and 12th standard)
Educational QualificationShe has studied till 12th standard in science stream. [1]YouTube - News24
ReligionIslam
AddressA picture of Saniya Mirza's house
Hobbies• Drawing
• Singing
Saniya Mirza playing a Guitar
• Dancing
• Participating in debates
Relationships & More
Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
ParentsFather- Shahid Ali (TV Mechanic)
Mother- Tabassum Mirza (Homemaker)
Saniya Mirza's father, Shahid Ali and Saniya Mirza's mother, Tabassum Mirza
SiblingsShe has two elder brothers.
Saniya Mirza with her brother

Saniya Mirza

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sania Mirza

  • Sania Mirza is the first female Muslim girl selected to become a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force.
  • She was interested in studies and co-curricular activities like dancing and singing since her childhood.
  • While growing up, she read about India’s first female fighter pilot Avani Chaturvedi, whose story inspired her to become a fighter pilot. She topped her school and district during the 12th Uttar Pradesh exams.
  • After completing her 12th standard, she joined Centurion Defence Academy in Mirzapur to prepare for the National Defence Academy (NDA) Entrance exam to become a fighter pilot.
  • She failed on her first attempt; however, she succeeded in qualifying on her second attempt in 2022. There were 19 seats reserved for girls out of 400 seats out of which only two seats were reserved for a fighter pilot. She secured 63rd rank overall in the exam and second for the fighter pilot. [2]NDA List
  • In an interview, she said that she always thought of the English language as a medium of conversation and was confident about clearing the NDA exam despite studying in Hindi medium at her school affiliated with Uttar Pradesh Board. She also said that she wanted to break the stereotype that only boys are fit for combat, and she wanted to inspire other girls through her success.

    Saniya Mirza (third from right) with her family and mentors with Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (third from left)

    Sania Mirza (third from right) with her parents and mentors with Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (third from left)

  • When asked about the reason for her success, she credited her parents and Centurion Defence Academy’s Shishir Dixit Sir for her success.

    Saniya Mirza (left) felicitated by Shishir Dixit Sir of Centurion Academy

    Sania Mirza (left) felicitated by Shishir Dixit Sir of Centurion Academy

  • On 27 December 2022, she joined NDA at Khadakvasla, Pune.
  • She likes to read about Polity and Indian Constitution.

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