Welcome to Dr Zaheer’s memorial site.

Let’s start by getting to know our beloved Dr Z!
Here are a few facts and fun trivia about him which you may or may not know.
Click on the arrow to find out the answer.

Q 1. What was his full name?

Syed Ahmed Zaheer

Q 2. In which city was he born?

New Delhi

Q 3. Name any one or more foreign exotic location where he spent many years

Fiji

Venezuela

Malaysia

Q 4. Which school in Delhi did he attend?

Delhi Public School, Mathura Road

Q 5. He became a leading dermatologist and had numerous VIP patients. He was also the personal physician to this celebrity for whom the whole hospital would be sealed so that he could visit Dr. Z. Who was this ?

Dalai Lama

Q 6. By whom was he conferred the medal of honour for his work in leprosy ?

Mother Theresa

Q 7. Which famous sportsperson called him a “true hero and winner”?

M S Dhoni

Q 8. Recently he fought against the government to ban this activity. This ban had a positive effect on the livelihoods of 40 lakh families in our country. Which activity was this ?

Online sale of medicines

Q 9. It was not always available but what was his favourite drink?

Black Bacardi and regular coke

Q 10. A copy of this weekly magazine was always on his beside table and it shaped many of his views on current affairs. Which magazine was this ?

The Economist

Q 11. Under his presidency of the Ashadeep Society, the building underwent many facelifts. In which years was he the Society President?

2002-2005

Q 12. What was his favourite holiday destination?

Bali

Q 13. Recently he bought a cottage in the hills of Himachal. What is the name of this cottage ?

Cloud Catcher

Q 14. We recently played badminton together but what was his favourite sport ?

Swimming

He loved the mountains as well as the sea. His untimely demise occurred amidst the sands and beaches of

Sri Lanka.

Ahmed my friend, may you rest in peace.

Charu