Gursharan Kaur

Homemaker

Indian Jalandhar, British India (now in India)

Quick Info

ProfessionHomemaker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/09/1937
Age87 years (died on 26, Dec, 2024)
BirthplaceJalandhar, British India (now in India)
Date of Death26/12/2024

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameGursharan Kaur Kohli
Famous ForBeing the wife of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, history professor, author, and Kirtan singer

Physical Stats & More

Height152 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • A Singh Sabha school for girls
  • Guru Nanak Kanya Pathshala, Amritsar
College/University
  • Government College for Women, Patiala (Graduate)
  • Khalsa College, Amritsar (B.T.)
Educational Qualification
  • Graduate
  • Bachelor of Teaching (B.T.)

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signVirgo
ReligionSikhism
CasteKhatri
Food HabitVegetarian
Political InclinationIndian National Congress (INC)
Address3, Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi
Hobbies
  • Singing Gurbani
  • Travelling
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Marriage Date14 September 1958

Family

HusbandManmohan Singh (Politician, m. 1958-2024)
Children
Parents
FatherChattar Singh Kohli (An Engineer in Burmah-Shell)
MotherSardarni Bhagwanti Kaur (Homemaker)
Siblings
  • 2
  • 4

Career

History professor
Author of six books including Ancient Delhi (1999) and A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India (2008)
Kirtan singer who performed on All India Radio
Spouse of the Prime Minister of India (22 May 2004 – 26 May 2014)

Favourites

Favourite FoodOdia Cuisines
Favourite Food OutletMother Dairy

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Gursharan was born in Dhakam village in Jhelum district to a middle-class trading business family.
2. She preferred games and kirtans over academics during her school days.
3. Her dream was to become a school teacher.
4. Known for her melodious voice, Gursharan is deeply religious and sings Gurbani verses beautifully.
5. She narrowly escaped the violence of the 1947 partition of India.
6. After marriage, she showcased her talent in kirtan and singing on All India Radio.
7. Gursharan first learned about her husband's appointment as India's Prime Minister from television news.
8. Her daughter Daman Singh authored 'Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan.'
9. She was the youngest among her seven siblings.
10. She was featured in Vogue in 2009 for her appearance at the G-20 Summit, recognized for her grace in carrying her undyed hair.
11. She visited Gurdwara Rakabganj opposite Parliament House every Sunday during her husband's tenure as Prime Minister.
12. During her husband's open-heart surgery in 2019, she prayed daily at the Gurdwara and prepared his lunch with devoted care.
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