Jawaharlal Nehru

Politician

Indian Allahabad, United Provinces, British India (Now, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Share on Facebook Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/11/1889
Age74 years (died on 27, May, 1964)
BirthplaceAllahabad, United Provinces, British India (Now, Uttar Pradesh, India)
Date of Death27/05/1964

Do you like Jawaharlal Nehru?

You can vote only once.

Bio/Wiki

Full NamePandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Nickname(s)Chacha Nehru, Panditji
Major Works
  • Nehru supported the Indian civil rights movement in South Africa led by Mahatma Gandhi.
  • In the Lahore Session of 1929, Nehru hoisted the tricolour flag of India in Lahore and called for complete independence from the British Raj.
  • On 15 August 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India.
  • Delivered the famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech on the eve of India's independence.
  • Authored 'The Discovery of India' while imprisoned in 1944.
  • Authored 'An Autobiography' completed in Almora Jail in 1935.
Famous Quotes
  • There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.
  • Citizenship consists in the service of the country.
  • Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you is determinism; the way you play it is free will.
  • At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm (5’ 8”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Trinity College, Cambridge
  • Inns of Court
Qualifications
  • Honours in Natural Science from Trinity College, Cambridge Inns of Court
  • Law from Inner temple Inn

Personal Life

Place of DeathNew Delhi, India
Death CauseHeart Attack
Zodiac sign/Sun signScorpio
ReligionHinduism
CasteKashmiri Pandit
Blood GroupB+
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Swimming
  • Sword Fighting

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidower
Affairs/GirlfriendsEdwina Mountbatten
Marriage Date1916

Family

Wife/SpouseKamala Nehru (1916-1936)
ChildrenIndira Gandhi (Politician)
Parents
FatherMotilal Nehru (Freedom Fighter, Lawyer, Politician)
MotherSwaruprani Thussu
Siblings
  • Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (First Female President of the United Nations General Assembly)
  • Krishna Hutheesing (Writer)

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress
Political Journey
Joined the Indian National Congress
Became the first Prime Minister of India and held the post until his death in 1964
Elected President of the Indian National Congress at Lahore Session
Elected President of the Congress for the fourth time
1951-1954Elected President of the Congress for three more terms

Favourites

Favourite FoodTandoori Chicken
Favourite ActivistMahatma Gandhi
Favourite Cigarette Brand555 Cigarette

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nehru indulged in smoking and alcohol consumption.
2. Nehru enjoyed staying fit and had a passion for sword fighting.
3. Nehru was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 11 times but never received the honor.
4. Nehru's birthday, 14 November, is celebrated as Children's Day in India.
Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top
Home Actors Sports Business