Bio/Wiki
Famous For | Being the co-founder of an organization called 'Anand Service Society,' which works for deaf and impaired people in India. |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 178 cm |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
Education | Master Of Social Work |
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Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Leo |
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Hometown | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
College/University | Indore School of Social Work, affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (1997-1999) |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Marriage Date | 18 May 2001 |
Family
Father | Late Babulal Purohit | ||||
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Mother | Name not known | ||||
Siblings |
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Spouse | Monica Sharma Purohit (special educationist, activist, and philanthropist) | ||||
Children |
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Career
Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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Favourites
Food | Indori Malwa Poha |
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Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Gyanendra started with chartered accountancy before becoming a lawyer. | |
In 2000, Gyanendra and Monica established Anand Service Society for the hearing and speech impaired. | |
They created the National Anthem in sign language in 2003. | |
In 2005, they interpreted popular Bollywood movies in sign language. | |
They founded India's first deaf and speech impaired-friendly police station. | |
The couple trained employees of Narmada Jhabua Gramin Bank in sign language. | |
Honored on BBC's 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi' and featured on 'DSC Show'. | |
Assisted Sudeep Shukla, a deaf-mute, in contesting state assembly elections. | |
Featured in the 'Indian Social Responsibility Network Stories' by the Ministry of Culture in 2020. | |
Provided help to impaired individuals during the lockdown via a video call helpline. | |
Appeared on the Karamveer Special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2020. |