Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi is known for its studies and alumni. Many who have studied here have made their mark in fields like film, cricket, journalism and politics. The list includes names like Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, cricketer Virender Sehwag, filmmaker Kabir Khan and TV journalist Barkha Dutt.

Shah Rukh Khan took admission in Mass Communication

Shah Rukh Khan took admission in Jamia Millia Islamia to study mass communication. However, being busy with his film career, he could not complete his master’s degree.

Virender Sehwag has graduated from Jamia

Cricketer Virender Sehwag also got his education from Jamia Millia Islamia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from here and completed his studies alongside his cricket career.

Barkha Dutt earned a Master’s degree in Journalism

Journalist Barkha Dutt completed her BA in English Literature from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. After this, he obtained his Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the Mass Communication and Research Center of Jamia.

Anjana Om Kashyap holds a Diploma in Journalism

Anjana Om Kashyap graduated in Botany from Delhi University’s Daulatram College. After this he did his Diploma in Journalism from the Mass Communication and Research Center of Jamia Millia Islamia. He completed this course in the year 2002.

Kabir Khan also studied from Jamia

Film director Kabir Khan started his film career by making documentary films. In the year 2006, he made his debut as a director with the film ‘Kabul Express’. After this he directed films like ‘New York’, ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Tubelight’ and ‘Phantom’. Shah Rukh Khan was his senior in Jamia.

Kiran Rao also chose mass communication

Filmmaker Kiran Rao completed his graduation in Economics from Sophia College, Mumbai. After studying mass communication from Jamia, he started his career as an assistant director on the film ‘Lagaan’. She was also associated with ‘Swadesh’ and ‘Monsoon Wedding’.

Mouni Roy also took admission in Jamia.

TV and Bollywood actress Mouni Roy graduated in English Literature from Miranda House College, Delhi University. After this he took admission in Jamia Millia Islamia to study mass communication.

Many other big names among Jamia alumni

Many other names are also included among those who studied from Jamia Millia Islamia. In which Shazia Ilmi, former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Names include Qureshi, photographer Danish Siddiqui, hockey player Gagan Ajit Singh, tennis player Prerna Bhambri and Kishan Pal Gurjar.

When was Jamia formed?

Jamia Millia Islamia was established in 1920 in Aligarh. It was shifted to Karol Bagh in 1925 and Okhla campus in 1935-36. In the year 1988 it got the status of Central University.