By Maryam Khan, Journalist
Hyderabad
Sajida Khan (Audio Engineer – Social Leader – Educationist)
Sajida Khan is a prominent Indian Audio Engineer and the India’s First Female Music Technician. Sajida Khan is widely recognized as the first woman audio engineer in India. Sajida Khan cementing her legacy as a true pioneer.
Sajida Khan’s groundbreaking work earned her national recognition when she was honored with the prestigious “First Ladies Award” by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, in 2018. This award celebrated her as one of 112 women across the nation who were the first in their respective fields, highlighting her significant contribution to breaking gender barriers in audio engineering.
Sajida Khan’s pioneering efforts have earned her significant national and international recognition:
“First Ladies Award” by the Government of India in 2018.Title with – First Female Music Technician in India, Awarded by our Honourable President of India Mr Ram Nath Kovind ji on January 20 – 2018.
“Telangana Visishta Mahilaa Puraskaram Award” on Women’s Day by Telangana state government award on March 8 – 2019.
HONORARY DOCTORATE: Presentation of Honorary Doctorate by “United Theological Research University”(USA) on March 30 – 2019.Presentation of Honorary Doctorate 2019 – DOCTORATE IN SOCIAL SERVICE – UNITED THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY (External Studies & Research) On March 30th 2019 Hyderabad Telangana.Presentation of Honorary Doctorate 2023 – DOCTOR IN ARTS (SPECIALIZATION IN FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT) On May 27th 2023 – GHPU(Global Human Peace University) New Delhi India.Presentation of Honorary Doctorate 2024 – DOCTOR IN SOUND ENGINEERING On November 3rd 2024 RESEARCH UNIVERSITY USA, Chennai India.Presentation of Honorary Doctorate 2024 – DOCTOR IN SOCIAL SERVICE – USA THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY TEXAS, On April 4th 2024 Hyderabad India.Presentation of Honorary Doctorate 2025 – DOCTOR OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS On June 28th 2025 – GHPU(Global Human Peace University) Chennai India.
Sajida Khan – BOOK OF RECORDS ACHIEVED: Telugu Book Of Records, Telangana Book Of Records, High Range Book Of World Records (USA), Wonder Book OF Records (International USA), Book Of Records, Winner Book Of Records, World Book Of Records United Kingdom (UK), Life Book Of Records, The Book Of Telangana Records – ”Telangana Koti Prathibhavanthula Khajana”
Sajida Khan – Achievements:
1.Sajida Khan is Famous Indian Women Personalities as “First Female in Indian History” Exclusive Compiled Name in the List of “Top 200 Famous Indian Women Personalities of India”
2.“Top 14 in First Indian Women in Cinema & Music”.
3. Sajida Khan Name Entered In Indian’s Women’s History Museum (IWHM).
Sajida Khan Name apprared in Indian Women Personalities In General Awareness Section & Many Competitives Exams Such as: online GK Guide, Free Online Education, Mission Talati, Flip Academy, Kerala PSC GK, Bio – First Ladies, Geography4you Time2study.in, Student Education, Testbook.com, Best CurrentAffairs, Gktoday, Gktayari, Studentcaring.com, Brainly(NCERT), Bank Exams Today, Competitive India, TPW (The Public World.com), PIB (Press Information Bureau), UPSC Prelims 2023, Govt.of Meghalaya (Directorate of Information & Public Relations) Shillong, IBPS, SSC, UPSC, RRB, RBI, SBI.
Received National Award and more than 500 awards from different states of India & Felicitations More than 150, Appreciated with Certificates and Appreciation Letters
International Recognition: Her journey and an interview with her are featured in the international audiobook called Women in Audio, a collection of interviews with women achievers in the field from across the globe.(Women in Audio Book, 1st Edition(Audio Engineering Society) by Routledge Company in UK England in December 2019).
Sajida Khan’s Film career quickly took off, spanning over 60 films in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bhojpuri. She handled every aspect of sound—from dubbing and sound effects to complex final mixes.
Her presence in the studio was a constant reminder of the changing times. While some initially met her with skepticism, her professionalism and expertise quickly earned her respect. Her work ethic and skill level became her strongest advocates. A career highlight includes her work on the National Award-winning film Adavi Na Talli Ra, a testament to her technical capabilities and contribution to quality cinema.
Inspiration and Legacy: Sajida Khan’s journey serves as a powerful inspiration for aspiring women engineers and technicians. Her story and insights are featured in the international audiobook Women in Audio, which compiles interviews with successful women from the global audio industry. Through her work, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, Sajida Khan continues to amplify diverse voices and reshape the landscape of audio engineering in India.
Sajida Khan is a vocal advocate for encouraging more women to enter technical fields. She emphasizes the importance of education and awareness of diverse career avenues, and expresses her desire to employ as many women as possible in her studio she hopes to start.
Author: Maryam Khan, Hyderabad
