Sam Pitroda Age, Wiki and Bio

Sam Pitroda

Quick Info

ProfessionTelecom Engineer, Inventor, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth4/05/1942
Age82 years
BirthplaceTitilagarh, Orissa, British India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameSatyan Gangaram Pitroda
Nickname/Title
  • Sam
  • Telecom Czar
Famous For
  • Being the technical advisor to the former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi
  • Helping India's Telecommunications System

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight75 Kg (165 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolA school in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India
Colleges/Universities
  • Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, Gujarat
  • Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA
Degrees
  • Master degree in Physics and Electronics
  • Master degree in Electrical Engineering

Personal Life

Zodiac SignTaurus
HometownTitilagarh, Odisha, India
Political InclinationIndian National Congress (INC)
Hobbies
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
WifeAnjana (Marriage: 1966)
Children
SonSalil
DaughterRajal
Siblings7

Career

Political AffiliationIndian National Congress (INC)
Notable Positions
  • Technical advisor to Rajiv Gandhi
  • Chairman of India’s Telecom Commission
  • Head of National Knowledge Commission of India
  • Chancellor of the Central University of Rajasthan

Favourites

LeaderMahatma Gandhi
PoliticianRajiv Gandhi

Some Lesser Known Facts

He was greatly inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and his principles.
He gave up his American citizenship to serve in India.
He played a key role as the first chairman of India's Telecom Commission.
He wrote multiple books focusing on technology and progress.
He also expresses his creativity through his work as an artist and painter.