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Sarla Thukral was born on 8 August, 1914 in [Delhi], is a Pioneer Indian woman pilot (1914–2008). Discover Sarla Thukral'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 94 years old?
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| Occupation |
Businesswoman, painter and designer |
| Age |
94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
8 August, 1914 |
| Birthday |
8 August |
| Birthplace |
[Delhi] |
| Date of death |
2008 |
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| Nationality |
India
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Sarla Thukral Height, Weight & Measurements
At 94 years old, Sarla Thukral height not available right now. We will update Sarla Thukral's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Sarla Thukral's Husband?
Her husband is P. D. Sharma
R.P Thakral
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
P. D. Sharma
R.P Thakral |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Sarla Thukral Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sarla Thukral worth at the age of 94 years old? Sarla Thukral’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businesswoman. She is from India. We have estimated Sarla Thukral's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businesswoman |
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Timeline
Sarla Thukral (8 August 1914 – 15 March 2008 ) was among the first Indian women to fly aircraft.
Born in 1914, she earned an aviation pilot license in 1936 at the age of 21 and flew a Gypsy Moth solo.
After obtaining the initial license, she persevered and completed one thousand hours of flying in the aircraft owned by the Lahore Flying Club.
Her husband, P. D. Sharma, whom she married at 16 and who came from a family which had nine pilots, encouraged her.
While P.D Sharma had been the first Indian to get his airmail pilot's license, flying between Karachi and Lahore, his wife was among the first women in India (Mrs Imtiaz Ali received an A license in June 1936, but Urmila Parikh was the first woman of Indian nationality to get a license in 1932. Sylla and Rodabeh Tata, sisters of J.R.D. Tata got licenses earlier but the Tatas were of British nationality. Sylla Petit née Tata was technically the first woman in British India to obtain a license, Certificate No. 11, May 1929. ) to attain her "A" license, when she accumulated more than 1,000 hours of flying.
Tragically, Sharma died in an airplane crash in 1939.
After some time, Sarla tried to apply to train for her commercial pilot license, but World War II had begun and civil training was suspended.
With a child to raise, and needing to earn her livelihood, Sarla abandoned her plans to become a commercial pilot, returning to Lahore and attending the Mayo School of Art where she trained in the Bengal school of painting, obtaining a diploma in fine arts.
Thukral was a dedicated follower of the Arya Samaj, a spiritual community dedicated to following the teachings of the Vedas.
Within this community, remarriage was a possibility for Thakral.
After the Partition of India, she moved to Delhi with her two daughters, where she met R. P. Thakral and married him in 1948.
Thukral, also known as Mati, became a successful businesswoman, painter and began designing clothes and costume jewellery.
On 8 August 2021, Google honoured Thukral with a Google Doodle on her birth anniversary.
