Quick Info
| Profession | Vocalist, Dancer, Painter, Author |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/09/1940 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 18, Aug, 2015) |
| Birthplace | Jessore, Bengal, British India (Now in Narail district, Khulna division, Bangladesh) |
| Date of Death | 18/08/2015 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the wife of the former president of India, Pranab Mukherjee |
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| First Lady of India | 25/07/2012 – 18/08/2015 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 152 cm (5’ 0” ) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Death Cause | Respiratory failure caused by lung cancer |
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| Place of Death | Army Research and Referral Hospital, New Delhi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 13/07/1957 |
| Husband/Spouse | Pranab Mukherjee (died in 2020) |
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Family
| Spouse | Pranab Mukherjee |
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Career
| Founded the Geetanjali Troupe to propagate Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy through songs and dance-dramas | |
| Performed Rabindra Sangeet and Tagore's dance-dramas in India, Europe, Asia, and Africa | |
| Authored 'Chokher Aloey', a personal account of her interactions with Indira Gandhi | |
| Authored 'Chena Achenai Chin', a travelogue of her visit to China | |
| Taught at Birsinghpur Vidyasagar Balika Vidyalaya in Ghatal, West Midnapore for six months |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Suvra Mukherjee was the wife of former Indian president, Shri Pranab Mukherjee. | |
| 2. She moved from Bangladesh to Kolkata in 1950, when she was 10 years old. | |
| 3. Suvra married Pranab Mukherjee when she was 17. | |
| 4. She had a strong interest in Art, Culture, and Music, particularly in Rabindranath Tagore's works. | |
| 5. She established the 'Geetanjali Troup', a dance group dedicated to promoting Rabindranath Tagore's creations. | |
| 6. Suvra was a singer and dancer in Rabindra Sangeet performances worldwide. | |
| 7. She assisted singer Kumar Sanu in releasing albums centered on Rabindra Sangeet and religious music. | |
| 8. Suvra was a skilled painter influenced by her mother's painting talents. | |
| 9. For six months, she taught at Birsinghpur Vidyasagar Balika Vidyalaya in West Midnapore's Ghatal. | |
| 10. She authored two books: 'Chena Achenai Chin' and 'Chokher Aloey'. |