Quick Info
| Profession | Cosmonaut |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/01/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Patiala, Punjab, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the first Indian citizen to travel in Space |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Gaur Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Wife/Spouse | Madhu (Interior Decorator) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Devendranath Sharma | ||||
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| Mother | Tripata Sharma | ||||
| Spouse | Madhu | ||||
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Career
| Defence Services |
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Favourites
| Cosmonaut | Yuri Gagrin |
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| Holiday Destination | Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rakesh Sharma's family roots trace back to Multan, West Punjab, now in modern-day Pakistan. | |
| 2. During Rakesh Sharma's time with HAL, he had a near-death experience when a MIG-21 fighter jet he was piloting went out of control. | |
| 3. After retiring, Rakesh Sharma chose to live a more peaceful life in Coonoor, moving away from the busy city life. | |
| 4. Kapil Sharma, Rakesh Sharma's son, has found success as a Bollywood movie director. |