Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Assam's First All India Radio RJ Fawzia Rahman Dies at 84
Fawzia Rahman, also known as Effie, was a very popular radio jockey in Assam.
She worked at All India Radio in Dibrugarh from the 1970s to the 1990s and was known for her beautiful voice and great music shows.
She went to school in Shillong and was loved by many people.
Sadly, she passed away at the age of 84 after having a brain stroke.
She is survived by her younger daughter and daughter-in-law.
Her husband and eldest son had passed away earlier.
Fawzia Rahman, Assam's first All India Radio RJ, passed away at 84 after a brain stroke.
She was a popular anchor of Western music programmes on AIR Dibrugarh from 1970s to 1990s.
Known for her extraordinary voice and presentation, she was admired across all sections of society.
Completed her education at Pine Mount School and St. Mary's School, Shillong.
Survived by her younger daughter Fariyal Rahman and daughter-in-law Zeenat; pre-deceased by her husband and son.
- Who
- Fawzia Rahman (Effie), retired staff artist cum programme executive of All India Radio, Dibrugarh
- What
- Passed away at the age of 84
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- Following a brain stroke
- Name
- Fawzia Rahman (Effie)
- Age
- 84
- Occupation
- Retired staff artist cum programme executive of All India Radio, Dibrugarh
- Cause of Death
- Brain stroke
- Education
- Pine Mount School, Shillong; Senior Cambridge at St. Mary's School, Shillong
- Notable Work
- Western music programmes on All India Radio, Dibrugarh (1970s-1990s)
- Survivors
- Younger daughter Fariyal Rahman, daughter-in-law Zeenat
- Predeceased By
- Husband Dr. Alfred Rahman, son Arfin Rahman