Memoir: Remembering My Dear Friend, Nasir Mirza

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The author is on extreme left. Second from left is Nawabzada Nasir Mirza, who left for the heavenly abode on 3rd Dec. 2014.  He was the youngest Prince of Bhopal State and grandson of erstwhile Nawab of Bhopal H.H. Sir Hamidullah Khan and son of Nawabzadi Qamar-i-Taj Dulhan Rabia Sultan Begum Sahiba, the youngest daughter of H.H. Sir Hamidullah Khan (1916–2001) and Late Agha Mohammad Nadir. 

I still vividly remember the warmth and kindness of Nawabzada Nasir Mirza, my dear friend who left us for his heavenly abode on December 3, 2014. He was a man of noble lineage and an even nobler spirit, the youngest Prince of Bhopal State and the grandson of the illustrious Nawab of Bhopal, H.H. Sir Hamidullah Khan. His mother, Nawabzadi Qamar-i-Taj Dulhan Rabia Sultan Begum Sahiba, was the youngest daughter of Sir Hamidullah Khan.
Rabia Sultan




Nasir carried forward the legacy of his family with quiet dignity. His mother’s eldest sister, Abida Sultan, the heiress apparent to the title of Nawab of Bhopal, had moved to Pakistan in 1950, leaving behind a chapter in Bhopal’s history that many still remember. 
Agha Khan Nadir Mirza

Nasir’s lineage was intertwined with history, culture, and diplomacy. Abida married the cricketer Iftikar Ali Khan, whose son Mansoor Ali Khan, had captained the Indian Cricket team. The Pakistani diplomat Shahryar Khan was her nephew. But it was Nasir’s life and deeds that left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. Beneath the grandeur of his heritage, he was a humble, down-to-earth man devoted to a cause he held close to his heart—education. 
Nasir spent his life running a school in the palace premises, nurturing countless young minds with knowledge, discipline, and care. For him, the well-being of children was paramount. Whenever I needed his support for the conservation awareness programs organized by my NGO, CREW, Nasir was always just a call away. He would arrive promptly, bringing along his school children, instilling in them an early awareness of the environment. His involvement was genuine and heartfelt, a reflection of his commitment to creating a better world. 
Nasir loved riding his bike and also rowing to the centre of Bhopal's Upper lake on a regular basis for a dive...what an enchanting and undaunting spirit, he symbolised. 
Nasir Mirza was not just a prince by birth but a prince at heart. His compassion, humility, and unwavering dedication to his community were rare qualities. 
One misses him immensely—not just for his friendship but for the gem of a human being that he was. As I reflect on his life, I am reminded of the countless lives he touched and the enduring legacy he left behind. In his quiet way, Nasir Mirza embodied the ideals of service, generosity, and love. He may have departed from this world, but his memory and the values he lived by will forever remain in our hearts. 
Rest in peace, my dear friend. You are missed more than words can ever

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