Savitri Khanolkar Age, Wiki and Bio

Savitri Khanolkar

Quick Info

ProfessionDesigner
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/07/1913
Age111 years
BirthplaceNeuchâtel, Switzerland

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameEve Yvonne Maday de Maros
Full NameSavitri Bai Khanolkar

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityPatna University

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsHindu
Food HabitVegetarian
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Painting

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Marriage Date1932

Family

SpouseVikram Ramji Khanolkar
Children
DaughterKumudini Khanolkar
Parents
FatherAndré de Maday
MotherMarthe Hentzelt

Career

Notable AchievementDesigning India’s highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra

Some Lesser Known Facts

Savitri's education journey started in Geneva.
She cherished the values of Indian culture deeply.
At Geneva beach, she met Vikram Ramji Khanolkar.
Through letters, Savitri and Vikram began their communication.
Following her marriage, Savitri pursued her education at Patna University.
Notably, she designed prestigious gallantry awards such as the Param Vir Chakra.
During the India-Pakistan partition, she provided aid to displaced individuals.
Known for her simplicity, Savitri later became part of Ramakrishna Math.
She was proficient in Hindi, English, French, Marathi, and Konkani.
Savitri penned a book called 'The Saints Of Maharashtra'.
Her marriage to Vikram faced opposition from family and British officials.
Savitri expressed disapproval of being labeled a foreigner, feeling her birth in Europe was a mistake.