Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being the second Chief of Defence Staff of India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 7” |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV), Fort Williams, Kolkata |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate of the National Defence Academy (NDA) |
Personal Life
| Salary | Rs. 2,50,000 + other allowances (as of September 2022) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Surendra Singh Chauhan (retired Indian Army personnel) | ||
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| Mother | Name not known | ||
| Siblings | He has two siblings. | ||
| Spouse | Anupama Chauhan (artist) | ||
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Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Four-Star General |
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| Unit | 11 Gorkha Rifles |
| Service Number | IC-39492A |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anil Chauhan served as a lieutenant general in the Indian Army before retiring. | |
| After the passing of General Bipin Rawat, Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff. | |
| In 2010, Anil Chauhan authored a book called Aftermath of a Nuclear Attack: A Case Study on Post-strike Operations. |
