Deeyah Khan
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Summary
Deeyah Khan was born on August 7, 1977[1], in Oslo[2]. She has worked as a film director[3], human rights defender[4], women's rights activist[5], composer[6], and singer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,004 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Occupation: director[10]
- Position held: UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[11]
- Notable work: Banaz a Love Story[12], White Right: Meeting The Enemy[13]
- Award received: Peer Gynt Literary Award[14], University of Oslo’s Human Rights Award[15], Telenor Culture Award[16], International Emmy Award[17], Fritt Ord Award[18], Peabody Awards[19], Rebellion artist in the world in 2017[20]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Commons category: Deeyah Khan[23]
- Family name: Khan[24]
- Official website: http://deeyah.com/[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[26], English[27]
- Birth name: Deeyah Khan[28]
- Name in native language: دیا خان[29]
- Start of work period: 1992[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[31], gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[32]
- Related category: Category:Films directed by Deeyah Khan[33]
- Social media followers: 50,919[34]
- P14750: ABA1-08A5-915B-F99C-F93E[35]
Why It Matters
Deeyah Khan has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Deeyah Khan born?
Deeyah Khan's place of birth was Oslo[2].
What did Deeyah Khan do for work?
Deeyah Khan worked as a film director[3], human rights defender[4], women's rights activist[5], composer[6], and singer[7].
What awards did Deeyah Khan receive?
Honors received include Peer Gynt Literary Award[14], University of Oslo’s Human Rights Award[15], Telenor Culture Award[16], and International Emmy Award[17].