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Tassaduq Hussain Mufti: His father's son

A cinematographer, Tassaduq made his first recent public appearance on January 10 last year

Tassaduq Hussain Mufti
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Tassaduq Mufti (left) with sister Mehbooba Mufti

Aditi Phadnis New Delhi
In most Indian political families, the son is considered heir to the father’s political legacy. In the case of Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, late founder of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of Jammu & Kashmir, and state chief minister, it was not so. Mehbooba Mufti, his daughter, plunged into politics although Sayeed had a son, Tassaduq. 

A cinematographer, Tassaduq made his first recent public appearance on January 10 last year, in his hometown of Bijbehara, lending emotional support to his elder sister when she broke down at the grave of her father.  At the time, there were many concerns. Would Mehbooba