Quick Info
| Profession | Retired IAS Officer, Diplomat |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/04/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, British India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Gopalkrishna Devdas Gandhi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | St. Stephen's College, Delhi University |
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| Degree | Master's Degree in English Literature and History |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling, Writing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Tara Gandhi |
| Children | 2 |
Family
| Father | Devdas Gandhi (Journalist) |
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| Mother | Lakshmi Gandhi |
| Siblings | Rajmohan Gandhi, Ramchandra Gandhi, Tara Bhattacharjee (Gandhi) |
| Paternal Grandfather | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Maternal Grandfather | C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) |
Career
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| Publications |
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| Regular Contributor | Hindustan Times, The Telegraph |
Favourites
| Favourite Leader | Mahatma Gandhi |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Delhi is the birthplace of this individual, from the esteemed Gandhi family. | |
| 2. The grandfather of this individual, Mahatma Gandhi, is highly respected as the 'Father of the Nation'. | |
| 3. Successfully passed the UPSC Examination in the year 1968. | |
| 4. This individual has served in different roles in India and overseas. | |
| 5. Chosen by the opposition as their candidate for Vice President of India in 2017. | |
| 6. Served as High Commissioner to South Africa during President Nelson Mandela's leadership (1996-1997). | |
| 7. Took additional charge as Governor of Bihar for a few months in 2006. | |
| 8. Successfully mediated between Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and Mamata Banerjee during the Singur dispute in September 2008. |