Babu Gogineni (Indian Human Rights Activist) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Human Rights Activist, Rationalist, Writer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	14/04/1968
Age	58 years
Birthplace	Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Latest News about Babu Gogineni

15/06/2025

Babu Gogineni participated in a major secularism and human rights summit in Hyderabad, where he delivered a keynote address on combating religious extremism and promoting rational thought among youth. The event, attended by over 500 activists and scholars, highlighted his continued leadership in the Indian humanist movement.

02/03/2025

Gogineni launched a new digital campaign titled 'Science Over Superstition' aimed at debunking ghost myths and superstitions prevalent in rural Telangana. The initiative, supported by local NGOs, includes weekly video series and community workshops, reinforcing his long-standing advocacy for scientific literacy.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Rajaji Ramanadha Babu Gogineni
Nickname	Rajaji

Physical Stats & More

Height	5’10”
Weight	75 kg
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications	B. A. in Science B. A. in Human Rights and International Law M. A. in Human Rights M. A. in Sociology Post Graduate Diploma in International Trade Bachelor of Science Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade MA in Sociology MA in Human Rights
Institutions	Nizam College, Hyderabad Pondicherry University Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan's Institute of Communication and Management, Mumbai Osmania University, Hyderabad Nizam College Bhavan’s Rajendra Prasad Institute Pondicherry University (distance education)

Personal Life

Religion	Atheist
Caste	Kamma
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading Books Writing Articles & Columns Swimming Gyming Traveling Watching Movies
Worldview	Humanist

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Known
Marriage Date	04/07/1999

Family

Father	Gurubabu (Farmer, Political Enthusiast)
Mother	Aruna Kumari (Homemaker)
Spouse	Sahana Kanjula (Content Writer and Business Development Manager)
Children	Arun Gogineni

Career

Summary	Certified French language teacher at 17 Executive Director of the International Humanist and Ethical Union Various roles in humanist, rationalist, and secular organizations Founder of South Asian Humanist Association, Indian Humanists, and Skillguru Columnist and article writer for Telugu Newspaper 'Postnoon' Television presenter in shows like 'The Big Question With Babu Gogineni' Joint secretary of Indian Radical Humanist Association, Bombay (1988-1996) Vice-President of the Indian Rationalist Association, Hyderabad (1993-1996) Secretary General of Rationalist Association India, Hyderabad (1995-1996) Part of South Asian Humanist Network, Bombay (1995-1996) Founder of Indian Humanists Founder and owner of Skillguru (training organization) Columnist for Hyderabad-based daily newspaper Postnoon, writing 'The Human Angle' Host of multi-language TV series 'The Big Question with Babu Gogineni' (2015-2017) Participant in Bigg Boss Telugu 2 (2018)
Campaigns & Movements	Protect human rights Promote humanism and rationalism Campaigns against established privilege and abuse of rights done in the name of religion Led IHEU's worldwide campaigns for the protection of Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen Brought Pakistani freethinker Younus Shaikh to safety in Europe Led campaign for rehabilitation and protecting the rights of Sambhavi, a child claimed as a reincarnation of a Buddhist goddess Fought superstition and promoted secularism in India Combating caste discrimination
Publications	Co-published International Humanist and Ethical Union: 1952-2002 (Past Present and Future) in 2002

Social Media

Twitter	https://twitter.com/GogineniBabu
X	https://x.com/GogineniBabu

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began teaching French at the age of 17.
2. Became a member of the International Humanist and Ethical Union in 1997.
3. Involved in various humanist and rationalist groups.
4. Writes a column for a Telugu newspaper.
5. Advocates for redemption from evils and ghosts using psychology.
6. Admires the Dalai Lama and Carl Sagan.
7. Took part in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 2 in 2018.
8. Became the youngest certified French language teacher in Hyderabad at 18.
9. Identifies himself as a Bright.
10. Writes in English, French, and Telugu.
11. Was one of the signatories to the Humanist Manifesto in 2003.
12. Was eliminated from Bigg Boss Telugu 2 after 63 days on August 12, 2018.
13. His exposure to the humanist movement began in 1987 during M.N. Roy’s birth centenary celebration in Dehradun.
14. Inspired by Carl Sagan, he returned to India to champion science, humanism, rationalism, and human rights.
15. Oversaw the first 'World Conference on Untouchability' in London in 2009 under the auspices of IHEU.

Babu Gogineni Human Rights Activist, Rationalist, Writer Indian Hyderabad, Telangana, India