Sevil Alieva
Azerbaijani composer, founder of Space TV and sister of Ilham Aliev
About Sevil Alieva
Born 1955. Sevil Alieva is an Azerbaijani public figure.
Sevil Aliyeva (born 12 October 1955) is an Azerbaijani composer and the founder of Space TV. She is the daughter to the former President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev, and the elder sister to the incumbent president Ilham Aliyev.
Early life Born in Baku in 1955 to Heydar Aliyev and Zarifa Aliyeva, Sevil started to learn music when she was 6 years old. Sevil, who advocated for freedom of people, was not in favour of her father's ruling style.
In 2009, several newspapers reported that Sevil was trying to join politics, in opposition to her brother. She, however, denied the rumour.
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Who is Sevil Alieva?
Azerbaijani composer, founder of Space TV and sister of Ilham Aliev
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Sevil Alieva was born on 12 October 1955 in Baku.
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Sevil Alieva is a public figure.
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Sevil Alieva is Azerbaijani.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sevil Alieva. https://biography.guide/sevil-alieva/
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