User:Shahanshah Mirza

Sahanshah Mirza
Shahanshah Mirza ( pronounced [Sha-han-shah/Shahan-shah]; born 17 july) is the son of Sahebzada Wasif Mirza and great great grandson of King Wajid Ali Shah, the last ruler of Awadh. He is a senior GST officer in the Ministry of Finance, posted in Calcutta.He is a dedicated social and green activist.Mr. Mirza has co-authored three books and is passionate about preserving and promoting the glorious heritage of India.He is an expert on Awadh and regularly talks at various forums on Awadhi culture and cuisine.He writes regularly for leading newspapers and magazines. He has participated in numerous TV shows and webinars. He along with his team has planted hundreds of saplings.He played an instrumental role in 2008 in filing a PIL against Calcutta Book Sellers and Guild for holding Calcutta Book Fair in Park Circus maidan. Calcutta High court ordered against holding the fair on enviromental grounds.