Sanjaya Baru

Political Commentator, Policy Analyst, Writer, Journalist

Indian Hyderabad, India

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ProfessionPolitical Commentator, Policy Analyst, Writer, Journalist
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceHyderabad, India

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSanjaya Baru
Famous AsMedia Advisor and Official Spokesman to the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 7”
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • St. George's Grammar School, Hyderabad
  • The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet
College/University
  • Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Qualifications
  • MPhil from the Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Ph.D. in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University
  • Masters Degree in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening To Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseRama V. Baru
Children
SonNone
DaughterTanvika Baru
Parents
FatherB. P. R. Vithal (Secretary of Finance in the Government of India during P.V. Narasimha Rao's Government)
MotherSeshu Vithal

Career

Highlights
  • Director at the Geo-Economics and Strategy at the International Institute of Strategic Studies
  • Media advisor and Official Spokesman to the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008
  • First person to refer Robert Vadra as 'Damadji' in his book 'The Accidental Prime Minister'
  • Associate editor of The Times of India and The Economic Times

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sanjaya Baru indulges in smoking and alcohol consumption.
2. He served on India’s National Security Advisory Board during 1998-2001.
3. In 2010, Baru was honored with the GITAM foundation annual award.
4. Baru held the position of Non-Executive Independent Director at Wockhardt Limited.
5. He authored the provocative book 'The Accidental Prime Minister' in 2014, providing unique political perspectives.
6. In 2017, he assumed the role of Secretary General at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
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