Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/01/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Telinipara, West Bengal, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mobashar Jawed "M.J." Akbar |
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| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey (Semi-Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Presidency College, Kolkata (1967–70) |
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| Qualification | BA (Hons.) in English from Presidency College, Calcutta |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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| School | Calcutta Boys' School |
| Religion | Islam |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Mallika Joseph Akbar (Former Journalist) |
| Marriage Year | 1975 |
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Family
| Father | Sheikh Akbar Ali |
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| Mother | Imtiaz Akbar |
| Sister | Gazala Akbar Sharma |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. M. J. Akbar does not smoke. | |
| 2. M. J. Akbar drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was born in a Hindu family that converted to Islam. | |
| 4. In 1971, he started as a trainee at The Times of India. | |
| 5. He married Mallika Joseph, a colleague at The Times of India. | |
| 6. In 1982, he founded India's first paper, The Telegraph. | |
| 7. He wrote a biography of Jawaharlal Nehru called “Nehru: The Making of India”. | |
| 8. He was the official spokesperson for late Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. |