About Salman Haidar
Born 1937. Salman Haidar is an Indian diplomat, politician, protocol specialist, spokesperson and scholar.
Salman Haidar is a former Indian diplomat who served as the Foreign Secretary of India. His tenure was from 1 March 1995 to 30 June 1997. He also served as high commissioner of India to the United Kingdom from January to July, 1998.
Personal life Haidar graduated from Sherwood College, Nainital, St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and Cambridge University.
He is married to Kusum Haider, a theatre and movie artist. He has a son, Nadeem Haidar (SOAS alumnus) and a daughter, Navina Najat Haidar, author and art curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Nadeem's wife Sushasini is the younger daughter of politician Subramanian Swamy.
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Who is Salman Haidar?
Indian diplomat (1937-)
When was Salman Haidar born?
Salman Haidar was born in 1937 in Chennai.
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Salman Haidar is a diplomat, politician, protocol specialist, spokesperson and scholar.
What nationality is Salman Haidar?
Salman Haidar is Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Salman Haidar. https://biography.guide/salman-haidar/
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