Zubaida Tariq
Zubaida Tariq, often called Zubaida Aapa, (born 4th April 1945[1]) is a renowned chef and cooking expert from Pakistan[2].
Family
Originally from Hyderabad,India, and settled in Karachi, Zubaida was born into a prominent Urdu-speaking family known for producing literateurs, intellectuals and artists. Her maternal grand-uncle was Bahadur Yar Jung, a famous Muslim nationalist of the Indian subcontinent. She has ten other siblings, the most notable of whom include Fatima Surayya Bajia - an Urdu novelist and playwright; Zehra Nigah, an Urdu poet; and her brother Anwar Maqsood, who is a popular poet, humorist, writer and entertainer[3] Zubaida's nephew Bilal Maqsood (Anwar's son) is a vocalist and guitarist for the pop rock band Strings[citation needed].
Medical health
Zubaida Tariq was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease which had an affect on many parts of her life. She published a day-to-day 'living with Parkinson's' memoir in 2011[citation needed].
References
- ^ http://www.urduwire.com/people/Zubaida-tariq_106.aspx
- ^ Profile
- ^ Fatima Suriyya Bajiya Retrieved 1 May 2011
External links
- Desi Store
- Zubaida Tariq - Official website
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