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Dilnaz Baig

Dilnaz Baig studied at Mahboobia Girls School and Women’s College, Koti. While living in Mumbai (1987-1995) she became a life member of the Mahila Dakshita Samiti and worked in the Dharavi slums under the aegis of the Concern India Federation to bridge the Hindu-Muslim divide. After returning to Hyderabad, she played an instrumental role in establishing the Hyderabad chapter of Sham-e-Ghazal and the NGO Apna Watan. She also started Dastarkhan-e-Naaz, curated dinners and lunches in typical Hyderabadi ambience, and has curated Hyderabad Food Festivals for Grand Hyatt Kochi, Hyatt Place Hyderabad, Mariott Bombay, Lake Palace Udaipur, and Land’s End Bombay.