Quick Info

ProfessionDoctor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/02/1932
Age75 years (died on 14, Jan, 2008)
BirthplacePune, Maharashtra
Date of Death14/01/2008

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForRenowned Indian botanist, plant geneticist, and cytogeneticist; served as editor of the journal 'Cytologia' until 2007

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

MBBSRajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi
MD (obstetrics and gynecology)Anand Hospital
Gold MedalistRIMS MBBS batch 1998
BScBikaner (First Division)
MScUniversity of Calcutta (1951, First Division)
PhDUniversity of Calcutta (1955, under Professor AK Sharma)
DScUniversity of Calcutta

Personal Life

Place of DeathKolkata, West Bengal
Age (at the time of death)75 Years
Death CauseNatural causes

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Marriage Date1 March 2010

Family

FatherProfessor NP Mookherjee (Professor of Chemistry at Bikaner)
SiblingsManisha Sharma (sister)
SpouseProfessor AK Sharma
Children
  • Raghav
  • Shambhavi

Career

Associate Professor and Unit Head at a Government Medical College in Gujarat
Professor of Botany at University of Calcutta
Editor of the journal 'Cytologia' (until 2007)
Published numerous books on plant genetics and cytology with publishers like CRC Press and Oxford

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Archana Sharma, a renowned Indian doctor, tragically ended her life in March 2022 in Rajasthan.
2. She specialized in obstetrics and gynaecology at Anand Hospital, Lalsot.
3. Archana excelled in cultural and stage activities, earning numerous awards in her school and college years.
4. Recognized as the best orator at a national obstetrics and gynaecology conference, she saved over 500 lives through safe deliveries during her career.
5. Before joining Anand Hospital, she served as an associate professor and unit head in a government medical college in Gujarat, where she was a celebrated surgeon operating on VIPs.
6. On March 30, 2022, Archana took her life after facing allegations of murder following the death of a pregnant woman, Asha Bairwa, due to postpartum haemorrhage after delivery by Archana.
7. Amid a spectacle at the hospital prompted by a political leader, Archana was charged with murder, leading to her tragic decision.
8. In her suicide note, Archana pleaded for innocent doctors to not be harassed and expressed her love for her family, leaving a heart-wrenching message.
9. Her husband, Dr. Suneet Upadhyaya, shared a video recounting the incident and calling for action against unjust treatment of doctors.
10. Rajasthan's Chief Minister ordered the removal of the SP and suspension of the SHO involved, emphasizing the need to support and not blame doctors in unfortunate events.
11. The Indian Medical Association rallied for justice in Archana's case, highlighting the challenges faced by medical professionals.
12. Archana Sharma's impactful work often captured media attention, underscoring the importance of valuing doctors and their contributions.
13. Archana Sharma was a renowned Indian botanist and plant geneticist, specializing in cytogenetics, cell biology, and cytotaxonomy.
14. She conducted extensive research on reproductive cycles, nuclear division in adult nuclei, and arsenic effects in plants.
15. She was recognized as the best orator at a national botany conference and published multiple books with prestigious publishers.
16. Archana served as the editor of the journal 'Cytologia' until 2007, contributing significantly to the field of cytology.
17. She was born on February 16, 1932, in Pune, Maharashtra, and passed away on January 14, 2008, in Kolkata.
18. Her father, Professor NP Mookherjee, was a Professor of Chemistry at Bikaner, and she obtained her BSc in first division from there.
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