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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Gray |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Xavier's Collegiate School, Kolkata |
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| College/University | - University of Cambridge, England
- University of Sussex, England
- University of Calcutta, West Bengal
- Presidency University, Kolkata
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| Qualifications | - M. A. (History) from Calcutta University, Kolkata
- B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science from Presidency College, Kolkata
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal |
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| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27/11/1977 |
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Relationships & More
| Wife | Nandita Sircar |
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| Children | 1 Son |
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Family
| Father | Nil Ratan Sircar (deceased) |
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| Mother | Namita Sircar (deceased) |
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| Spouse | Nandita Sircar |
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| Children | 1 Son |
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Career
| Civil Service | | Years Active | 1975-2016 |
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| Cadre | West Bengal |
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| Major Roles | - Director of Industries
- Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal (1997)
- Secretary to the Government of India (2008)
- Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Ministry (2009)
- CEO of Indiaโs public broadcaster (2012)
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| Political Involvement | | Political Party | All India Trinamool Congress |
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| Key Achievements | - Elected to Rajya Sabha on 2 August 2021
- Member of Consultative Committee for the Ministry of MSME (2022)
- Member of Joint Committee on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill (2023)
- Resigned as MP from Rajya Sabha in September 2024
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| Awards & Achievements | - Best CEO Award (2013)
- Maulana Jameel Ilyasi Excellency Award (August 2013)
- News Television Network CEO of the Year ENBA 2013 Award
- Corporate Broadcaster of the Year Award by Calcutta Management Association
- Recognized among the 10 most important people in broadcasting by Digital Studio Broadcasting & Production Magazine (2015)
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Organized various film and media-related programs at the Kolkata International Film Festival from 1997 to 2005. |
| 2. Served as Vice President of the All India Tennis Association. |
| 3. Critically vocal against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. |
| 4. Significantly contributed to the management of the Kolkata Book Fair. |
| 5. Led Indian delegations to UN bodies like UNESCO and global forums. |
| 6. Active member of several prestigious cultural institutions. |
| 7. Described by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh as a distinguished and knowledgeable civil servant. |
| 8. Presented lectures at multiple renowned international universities. |
| 9. Former Vice-President of the Indian Lawn Tennis Association from 2010 to 2013. |
| 10. Held a Trustee Member position at the Public Service Broadcasting Trust from 2012 to 2016. |
| 11. Published various articles and papers on historical and cultural subjects. |
| 12. Resigned from CEO of Prasar Bharati in opposition to NDA government policies in 2016. |
| 13. Delivered the First Jamshed Bhaba Memorial Lecture in 2019. |
| 14. Co-authored books on Hindu identity and Bengali festivals. |
| 15. Resigned from Rajya Sabha due to dissatisfaction with the handling of R.G. Kar rape-murder incident. |
| 16. Oversaw international broadcasting conferences across various countries. |