Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Delhi University, Delhi |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Hometown | Delhi, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Sitaram Yechury |
| Marriage Date | XX/XX/1980 |
Family
| Father | Shankar Mazumdar (musician) | ||||
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| Mother | Vina Mazumdar (university professor; died on 30 May 2013) | ||||
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| Spouse | Sitaram Yechury (politician) | ||||
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Career
| Early Life | Indrani was politically active from a young age, influenced by discussions on philosophy and politics in her home. She associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M). |
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| Education | After her postgraduate studies, she enrolled at Jawaharlal Nehru University but was expelled during the Emergency for her political activity. She then strengthened the Students' Federation of India at Delhi University. |
| Professional Work | She dedicated herself to women’s rights, joining organizations like the Janwadi Mahila Samiti and the All India Democratic Women’s Association. Indrani published a notable book in 2007 focusing on women workers amid globalization. |
| Retirement | In 2020, she retired as a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Women’s Development Studies, New Delhi. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Vina Mazumdar was a Member Secretary of the Committee on the Status of Women in India and had a long teaching career. | |
| Her father began his music career late and struggled with stage fright, which hindered his success. | |
| The family actively engaged in discussions on Marxist ideology throughout Indrani's childhood. | |
| Indrani was politically active even during her time at JNU, where she faced repercussions leading to her expulsion. | |
| Her commitment to activism was unwavering, and she played a key role in underground movements against the Emergency. |
