Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

Businesswoman, Lawyer, Philanthropist

Indian Guwahati, Assam, India

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinesswoman, Lawyer, Philanthropist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/07/1973
Age52 years
BirthplaceGuwahati, Assam, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDr. Riniki Bhuyan Sharma
Known ForBeing wife of Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColourLight Brown
Hair ColourLight Ash Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Mary's High School, Guwahati
College/University
  • Cotton University, Guwahati
  • Government Law College, Guwahati
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government (1993-1996) from Cotton College
  • Master's degree in Law (1996-1999) from Cotton University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
AddressAdarsapur Bye Lane-2, Kahilipara, Guwahati-781019

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affair/BoyfriendHimanta Biswa Sarma
Marriage Date07/06/2001

Family

Husband/SpouseHimanta Biswa Sarma (politician)
Children
  • Son - Nandil Biswa Sarma
  • Daughter - Sukanya Sarma
Parents
FatherJadav Chandra Bhuyan (deceased, industrialist)

Career

Notable Works
  • Launched the Assamese news channel, News Live in 2008
  • Chairperson and managing director of Pride East Entertainments
  • Proprietor of JCB Industries, makers of Aadya brand of sanitary products
  • Launched Golden Threads of Assam in 2016 to preserve and promote Muga silk and empower women weavers
  • Established Vandya International School, the largest school in Northeast India by infrastructure
Controversies
  • Date: April 2026 Details: Allegations of holding multiple foreign passports and foreign assets made by Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera.
  • Date: September 2023 Details: Allegations of improper grant acquisition under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana.
Honors
  • Date: March 2026 Details: Honored with Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) by Assam Womenโ€™s University.
  • Date: December 2023 Details: Recognized in India Today's 'The She List' of top 100 women achievers of India for her entrepreneurial achievements.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Riniki Bhuyan Sharma was born and raised in a notable family of Guwahati.
2. Her father was a renowned industrialist, economist, journalist, and philanthropist.
3. She played tennis at the national level during her school days.
4. She studied at Cotton College where she met her future husband, Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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