Sharmistha Mukherjee

Kathak Dancer, Choreographer, Politician

Indian West Bengal, India

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ProfessionKathak Dancer, Choreographer, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/10/1965
Age60 years
BirthplaceWest Bengal, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSharmistha Mukherjee

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySt. Stephen's College, Delhi
Educational QualificationPost Graduation (Sociology)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBengali Brahmin

Family

FatherPranab Mukherjee (13th President of India)
MotherSuvra Mukherjee (Singer and Painter)
SiblingsIndrajit Mukherjee, Abhijit Mukherjee

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress
Political Journey
  • Joined Indian National Congress in July 2014
  • Contested Delhi Assembly election in February 2015 from Greater Kailash constituency, but lost
  • Currently heads Mahila Congress and the media department of Delhi Congress
  • Quit active politics in 2021
  • Currently runs the Pranab Mukherjee Legacy Foundation
  • Heads Mahila Congress and media department of Delhi Congress
  • Chief spokesperson and communication in-charge of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee
  • National media panellist of All India Congress Committee
Cultural AchievementsShowcased Indian cultural heritage through Kathak dance in over 40 countries
PublicationsAuthored 'Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers' in 2023, featuring diary notes and political insights

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sharmistha Mukherjee and her family hold strong democratic beliefs.
2. As the daughter of a former Indian President, she balanced personal identity with responsibilities.
3. In her family, she was known for spirited debates with her father, affectionately called 'monkey.'
4. Her artwork has showcased India's culture worldwide, in over 40 countries.
5. Entering politics in 2014, she upholds the values of liberalism, democracy, and pluralism.
6. Currently serving as the chief spokesperson of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee.
7. Sharmistha is outspoken and unafraid to speak her mind.
8. Despite rumors, she remains a steadfast member of the Congress party.
9. In 2023, she authored a book recalling her father’s journey and interactions with politicians like Rahul Gandhi.
10. Her mother Suvra Mukherjee is a singer and painter, contributing to the family's cultural legacy.
11. She is an activist fighting for gender equality.
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