Gursharan Kaur Age, Wiki and Bio

Gursharan Kaur

Quick Info

ProfessionHomemaker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/09/1937
Age87 years
BirthplaceJalandhar, British India (now in India)

Bio/Wiki

Full NameGursharan Kaur Gujral
Famous ForBeing the wife of Manmohan Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height152 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • A Singh Sabha school for girls
  • Guru Nanak Kanya Pathshala, Amritsar
College/University
  • Government College for Women, Patiala (Graduate)
  • Khalsa College, Amritsar (B.T.)
Educational Qualification
  • Graduate
  • Bachelor of Teaching (B.T.)

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signVirgo
HometownJalandhar, Punjab, India
ReligionSikhism
CasteKhatri
Food HabitVegetarian
Political InclinationIndian National Congress (INC)
AddressH. No 3989, Nandan Nagar, Village Sarumotoria, Guwahati
Hobbies
  • Singing Gurbani
  • Travelling
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date14 September 1958

Family

HusbandManmohan Singh (Politician, m. 1958-present)
Children
SonNone
Daughters
  • Amrit Singh (Human Rights Lawyer)
  • Daman Singh (Writer)
  • Upinder Singh (Historian)
Parents
FatherChattar Singh Gujral (An Engineer in Burmah-Shell)
MotherSardarni Bhagwanti Kaur (Homemaker)
Siblings
Brother1 (Younger)
Sisters4

Favourites

Favourite FoodOdia Cuisines
Favourite Food OutletMother Dairy

Some Lesser Known Facts

Gursharan was born in Dhakam village in Jhelum district to a middle-class trading business family.
She preferred games and kirtans over academics during her school days.
Her dream was to become a school teacher.
Known for her melodious voice, Gursharan is deeply religious and sings Gurbani verses beautifully.
She narrowly escaped the violence of the 1947 partition of India.
After marriage, she showcased her talent in kirtan and singing on All India Radio.
Gursharan first learned about her husband's appointment as India's Prime Minister from television news.
Her daughter Daman Singh authored 'Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan.'