Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ranjan Kishore Bhattacharya |
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| Nickname | Ranjan Da |
| Famous For | Being the foster Son-in-Law of Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Graduation | Economics (Hons.) - 1979 |
| Diploma | Hotel Management - 1981 |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Patna, Bihar, India |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Namita Bhattacharya (1976-1983) |
| Marriage Year | 1983 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Namita Bhattacharya (Teacher) | ||||
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Career
| Start | Hotel industry with Oberoi Group |
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| General Manager | Oberoi Palace in Srinagar at age 24 |
| Entrepreneurship | Built hotel in Manali under Orchid Resorts Private Limited |
| Sold Manali property to Raj Chopra | |
| May 1996 | OSD in PMO during Vajpayee's 13-day term as PM |
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| 1999-2004 | Known for business and political influence in Delhi |
Favourites
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| Cigars | Cuban cigars |
| Drinks | Red wine |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Lost his parents when he was young. | |
| Addressed Atal Bihari Vajpayee as 'Baapji'. | |
| Known as a 'mover and shaker' in Delhi's social circles. | |
| Played a key role in the Reliance Infocomm Project. | |
| He held significant influence in NHAI contracts involving Malaysian firms. |
