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Father's Name
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Lt. Col. Thakar Singh
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Mother's Name
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Smt. Diljit Kaur
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Date of Birth
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14 Jun 1952
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Place of Birth
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Bengaluru (Karnataka)
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Marital Status
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Married
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Date of Marriage
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26 Aug 1985
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Spouse's Name
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Shri Anupam Kher
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No. of Sons
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1
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Educational
Qualifications
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M.A. (English Literature), Diploma in Indian Theatre
Educated at Punjab University, Chandigarh
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Profession
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Actress in Film/Theatre/Television
Social Worker
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Permanent Address
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Kothi No. 65, Sector 8-A,
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Chandigarh-160018
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09820067678 (M)
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Present Address
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Flat. No 704, Brahmaputra Apartments,
Dr. Bishamber Das Marg,
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New Delhi-110 001
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Positions Held
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May 2014
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Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
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1 Sep. 2014 - 25 May 2019
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Member, Standing Committee on Home Affairs
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Member, Consulative Committee, Ministry of Tourism and Culture
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7 Jan. 2015 - 25 May 2019
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Member, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)
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May, 2019
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Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
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13 Sept. 2019 onwards
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Member, Standing Committee on Home Affairs
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Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of External Affairs
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Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
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Wrote columns in newspapers, won two National Awards for Best Jury and Best Actress. Won Best Actress International Award – five in total. Doing a show called India’s Got Talent where talent from all over India takes part
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Social And Cultural Activities
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Brand Ambassador for LAADLI, a campaign against female foeticide and infanticide. Work for ROKO CANCER. Closely associated with Beti Bachao Andolan in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Trying for a Good Samaritan Law in India to protect accident bystanders and victims.
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Special Interests
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Handloom preservation, arts and crafts, senior citizens and children. Women’s rights and handloom weavers conditions. Preservation of national monuments and boosting tourism.
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Favourite Pastime and Recreation
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Reading, watching movies, encouraging handlooms, travelling and interacting with people
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Sports and Clubs
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Played Badminton for the University, State and Country for many years in school and collage and won many tournaments.
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Countries Visited
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Australia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of the People`s Republic of China), Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Muscat, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, U.A.E., U.K. and U.S.A.
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