Kabir

American

[kuh-beer] / kəˈbɪər /

noun

fl. late 15th century, Hindu religious reformer.

Kabir British

/ kəˈbɪə /

noun

1440–1518, Indian religious leader who pioneered a religious movement that combined elements of Islam and Hinduism and is considered the precursor of Sikhism

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Ganpatrao also took her to music directors, hoping to profit from her talent and exerting control over her, causing her great hardship, Mangeshkar told film historian Nasrin Munni Kabir.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Kabir Maan, an educator and trans man from India's marginalised Dalit community, voiced similar concerns.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Those imprisoned include Shahriar Kabir, a 75-year-old journalist and filmmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

He appeared at Warwick Crown Court on Friday alongside co-defendant Mohammad Kabir, also 23.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

"You can do anything, Kabir," she tells me.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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