Pinaki Misra Age, Wiki and Bio

Pinaki Misra

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/10/1959
Age65 years
BirthplaceCuttack, Odisha, India

Bio/Wiki

Other NamePinaki Mishra
Zodiac SignLibra
HometownCuttack
ReligionHinduism

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Xavier's School, Delhi
College/University
  • St Stephen's College, Delhi
  • Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Hons.) in History from St Stephen's College
  • LLB from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

Personal Life

Address12, Forest Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Listening to Music
  • Watching Movies
  • Watching Sports Events

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date
First Marriage16/01/1984
Second MarriageSource 1: 03/05/2025; Source 2: 30/05/2025
Marriage PlaceGermany

Family

FatherLokanath Misra (deceased)
MotherBinapani Misra
Siblings
SisterAnuradha Misra
BrotherNone
Spouse
First WifeSangita Misra (m. 1984; divorced)
Second WifeMahua Moitra (politician) (m. 2025)
Children
Son1 (Dhanraj from first marriage)
Daughter1 (from first marriage)
Other Relatives
UncleRanganath Misra (deceased, 21st Chief Justice of India)

Career

Political Party
  • Indian National Congress (INC) (1996)
  • Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
Political Journey
  • Elected to the 11th Lok Sabha (1996)
  • Served as Member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs (1996-1997)
  • Re-elected to the 15th Lok Sabha (2009)
  • Served as Member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs (2009-2011)
  • Served as Member of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation (September 2009)
  • Served as Member of the Standing Committee on Civil Aviation (2009-2014)
  • Served as Member of the Consultative Committee under the Ministry of Law & Justice (2009-2014)
  • Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha (2014)
  • Served as Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Urban Development and Member of the Consultative Committee under the Ministry of Defence (2014-2019)
  • Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha (2019)
  • Became Member of the Business Advisory Committee (June 2019)
  • Became Member of the Standing Committee on Finance (September 2019)
  • Became Member of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation (October 2019)
  • Became Leader of the Biju Janata Dal Legislature Party in the Lok Sabha (October 2019)
  • Became Member of several committees in the Lok Sabha (November 2019)

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Hyundai Creta (bought on 01/12/2015)
  • Mercedes-Benz (bought on 15/06/2016)
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 (bought on 18/08/2018)
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)Rs. 24.18 crore (2018-2019)
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
  • Cash in Hand: Rs. 26,42,652
  • Bank Deposits: Rs. 1,08,81,026.14
  • Bonds, Debentures, and Shares in Companies: Rs. 66,23,06,169
  • Insurance Policies: Rs. 3,43,20,578
  • Personal Loans and Advances Given: Rs. 8,46,59,298
  • Motor Vehicles: Rs. 1,97,38,740
  • Jewellery: Rs. 28,79,329
  • Other Assets: Rs. 5,41,27,770
Immovable AssetsResidential Buildings: Rs. 19,36,25,100
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 105.45 crore (2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Pinaki Misra originates from Puri, Odisha and has a passion for sports, playing soccer, hockey, and cricket during his school and college years.
He actively participated in plays and debates in school and college, achieving several accolades.
Misra specialized in various aspects of law, including Corporate Law and Constitutional Law during his legal studies.
Pinaki made his entry into politics in 1996 winning the Lok Sabha elections from the Puri constituency.
He has visited over 30 countries and participated in international conferences, including the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.
In 2014 and 2019, he had significant victories in Lok Sabha elections against prominent candidates.