Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Being the great granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Glenhaven Sec. School, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa |
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| Degree | Master’s in Public Administration |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Baniya |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Husband/Spouse | Mark Choonoo (Businessman) |
Family
| Father | Mewa Ramgobin (Deceased) (Politician) | ||||
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| Mother | Ela Gandhi (Deceased) (Social Activist) | ||||
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Career
| Overview | Ashish 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. |
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| Fraud Case | In 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. |
| Leadership | She founded and serves as the executive director of the Participative Development Initiative at the NGO International Centre for Non-Violence. |
| Previous Work | She held the position of Managing Director at United Trade Solutions for about five years. |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/owa2770 |
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. |
