Quick Info
| Profession | Homemaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/09/1937 |
| Age | 88 years |
| Birthplace | Jalandhar, British India (now in India) |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gursharan Kaur Gujral |
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| Famous For | Being the wife of Manmohan Singh |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 152 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
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| Hometown | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Caste | Khatri |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Address | H. No 3989, Nandan Nagar, Village Sarumotoria, Guwahati |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Marriage Date | 14 September 1958 |
Family
| Husband | Manmohan Singh (Politician, m. 1958-2024) | ||||
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Career
| History professor | |
| Author of six books including Ancient Delhi (1999) and A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India (2008) | |
| Kirtan singer who performed on All India Radio |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Odia Cuisines |
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| Favourite Food Outlet | Mother Dairy |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gursharan was born in Dhakam village in Jhelum district to a middle-class trading business family. | |
| 2. She preferred games and kirtans over academics during her school days. | |
| 3. Her dream was to become a school teacher. | |
| 4. Known for her melodious voice, Gursharan is deeply religious and sings Gurbani verses beautifully. | |
| 5. She narrowly escaped the violence of the 1947 partition of India. | |
| 6. After marriage, she showcased her talent in kirtan and singing on All India Radio. | |
| 7. Gursharan first learned about her husband's appointment as India's Prime Minister from television news. | |
| 8. Her daughter Daman Singh authored 'Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan.' |