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Dadi Leela (Leelavati Harchandani) was born on 20 December, 1916 in Bombay Presidency, British India, is a Pakistani educationist, music teacher (1916-2007). Discover Dadi Leela's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 100 years old?

Popular As Leelavati Harchandani
Occupation Educationist · Music teacher · Philanthropist · Scholar · Writer
Age 100 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 20 December 1916
Birthday 20 December
Birthplace Bombay Presidency, British India
Date of death 14 September, 2017
Died Place Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Nationality India

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Her husband is Tulsi Das Harchandani

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Dadi Leela Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dadi Leela worth at the age of 100 years old? Dadi Leela’s income source is mostly from being a successful teacher. She is from India. We have estimated Dadi Leela's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1916

Dadi Leela (born Leelavati Harchandani; 20 December 1916 14 September 2017; sometimes spelled Dadi Leelan) was a Pakistani educationist, music teacher, philanthropist, and a former member of Sindh provincial assembly known for her advocacy of women's education.

She also contributed to Sindhi culture and literature.

She was born to Dewan Hotchand Wadhwani on 20 December 1916 in Bombay Presidency, British India (in modern-day Sindh).

After her mother died, her two younger brothers migrated to India, and she was left alone in Pakistan where she spent her life.

1936

In 1936, she participated in all India music competition, hosted by DJ Government College Hyderabad.

She sang a bhajan, leading her to win the contest with first position.

As a vocalist, she also worked at Radio Pakistan.

She also served as the member of Minority Affairs for the Ministry of Religious and Minority Affairs and chairperson of Ladies Club, Hyderabad.

She was also appointed inspector of girls school, the principal of Mira Girls High School Hirabad, Hyderabad and member of the Rotary Club.

She also served as vice president of Senior Citizens Association.

1940

She did her matriculation from Noor Muhammad High School Hyderabad and graduated in 1940 from DJ Government College (in modern-day Government Kali Mori College) in 1940.

She was oldest surviving student of the college.

She started her professional music career in 1940 after being appointed a music teacher at Teachers Training College in Hyderabad.

1954

In 1954, she married Tulsi Das Harchandani, a civil surgeon, with whom she has a son.

She received her early education from a school in Hyderabad.

1975

The recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for her contribution to the field of education, she worked as additional director of schools in Hyderabad and deputy and provincial commissioner for the Girl Guides till 1975.

Prior to her retirement in 1975, she continued participating in music and theatre besides education and Sindhi women rights.

1985

Later in 1985, she was appointed or selected as a Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA).

She was the oldest surviving amil of Sindh.

2017

She was suffering from chronic condition and died on 14 September 2017 in Hyderabad, Pakistan.

She was cremated at Cremation Ground in Badin.