Ashish Lata Ramgobin Age, Wiki and Bio

Ashish Lata Ramgobin

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial Activist, Entrepreneur
NationalitySouth African
Date of BirthXX/XX/1965
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Bio/Wiki

Known ForBeing the great granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGlenhaven Sec. School, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
College/University
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
  • University of Durban-Westville, Durban, South Africa
DegreeMaster’s in Public Administration

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBaniya
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Husband/SpouseMark Choonoo (Businessman)

Family

FatherMewa Ramgobin (Deceased) (Politician)
MotherEla Gandhi (Deceased) (Social Activist)
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Kush Ramgobin (Deceased)
  • Kidar Ramgobin
Sister(s)
  • Arti Ramgobin
  • Asha Ramgobin
Children
SonNikhil Choonoo
DaughterMira Choonoo
Other Relative(s)
Great GrandfatherMahatma Gandhi (Deceased) (Social Activist)
Cousin(s)
  • Kirti Menon (Social Activist)
  • Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie (Author)

Career

OverviewAshish Lata Ramgobin is well-known for her roles as a social activist and entrepreneur in Durban, South Africa. She has dedicated her career to supporting victims of domestic violence through her NGO efforts.
Fraud CaseIn 2021, Ashish was sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of fraud and forgery. She misled a businessman into lending her a significant sum by presenting forged documents, claiming it was to import goods for hospitals.
LeadershipShe founded and serves as the executive director of the Participative Development Initiative at the NGO International Centre for Non-Violence.
Previous WorkShe held the position of Managing Director at United Trade Solutions for about five years.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ashish is Mahatma Gandhi’s great-granddaughter, continuing her family's legacy of activism in South Africa.
Her parents were notable social activists, significantly influencing her own path.
Tragically, her brother Kush was murdered, a victim of robbery with ties to local political violence.
In 2015, she faced serious legal challenges, charged with fraud involving millions, which caught substantial media attention.
Her husband, Mark Choonoo, is a company director, but they have been separated for years, with Ashish raising their two children.