Amit Shah Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Amitbhai Anilchandra Shah

Names earned: Modern-day Chanakya

Nickname(s): • Amitbhai • Mota Bhai

Profession: Politician

Famous for: • Being one of the most prominent political leaders in India • Being the Home Minister of Gujarat • Being the 26th Home Minister of India

Date of Birth: 22 October 1964 (Thursday)

Age (as of 2024): 60 Years

Birthplace: Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India

Zodiac sign: Libra

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Religion: Hinduism

Caste: Baniya

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Marriage Date: 22 December 1987

Age: 60 Years

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EDUCATION

School: • G.B. Shah Jyoti High School, Kanta, Ahmedabad (Class 12th – 1981) • Navrang Secondary School, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad (Class 10th – 1979)

College/University: C U Shah Science College, Ahmedabad

Educational Qualification: B.Sc. in Biochemistry

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 5′ 6″ (168 cm)

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper (Semi bald)

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Wife/Spouse: Sonal Shah (homemaker)

Children: Son – Jay Shah (businessman, cricket administrator) Daughter – None

Parents: Father – Anilchandra Golkaldas Shah (deceased; businessman) Mother – Kusumben Shah (died on 8 June 2010)

Siblings: Sister(s) – 6 • Aarthi Shah • Rajeshwari Shah (died on 15 January 2023 in Mumbai)

Wife: Sonal Shah

MONEY FACTOR

Car Collection: • 5 Toyota Fortuner • Toyota Land Cruiser (worth 1 crore) • Mitsubishi Pajero • Tata Safari

Income: Rs 75,09,257 (2022-2023)

Assets/Properties (as of 2024): Movable Assets • Cash Rs. 24,164 • Bank Deposits Rs. 1,90,07,063 • Bonds, Debentures and Shares in companies: Rs. 11,00,35,865 • LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 21,84,660 • Motor Vehicles Rs. 28,89,240 • Jewellery Rs. 72,87,680 Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,78,10,638 • Non-Agricultural Land Rs. 6,04,22,815 • Commercial Buildings Rs. 4,63,19,212 • Residential Buildings Rs. 3,86,21,395

Net Worth: 29,54,25,695 (29.54 crore) (as of 2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

Political Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (1987-present)

Political Journey: • Joined BJP (1987) • Joined Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) (1987) • Became Ward Secretary of the BJYM • Became Taluka Secretary of the BJYM • Became State Secretary of the BJYM • Became Vice President of the BJYM • Became General Secretary of the BJYM • Became Secretary of BJP’s Ahmedabad unit (1989) • Contested and won assembly by-elections held in the Sarkhej constituency (1997) • Became National Treasurer of the BJYM (1997) • Contested and won assembly elections from the Sarkhej constituency (1998) • Became State Secretary of Gujarat BJP (1998) • Became State Vice President of the Gujarat BJP (1999) • Contested and won assembly elections from the Sarkhej constituency (2002) • Held the Home, Law and Justice, Prison, Border Security, Civil Defence, Excise, Transport, Prohibition, Home Guards, Gram Rakshak Dal, Police Housing, and Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Ministries (2002-2007) • Contested and won assembly elections from the Sarkhej constituency (2007) • Contested and won assembly elections from the Naranpura constituency (2012) • Became National General Secretary of the BJP (2013) • Became BJP General Secretary (2014) • Served as the 10th National President of Bharatiya Janata Party (9 July 2014 – 20 January 2020) • Became 3rd Chairperson of National Democratic Alliance (9 July 2014 – present) • Served as the Member of the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat (19 August 2017 – 29 May 2019) • Contested and won the Lok Sabha election from the Gandhinagar constituency (2019) • Became a Cabinet Minister (30 May 2019) • Served as the Minister of Home Affairs in the Union government (1 June 2019 – present) • Served as the Minister of Cooperation (7 July 2021 – present) • Became Cabinet Minister in Modi 3.0 government (9 June 2024 – present)

Address: 16, Royal Crescent, Behind Jalsa Party Plot, S. G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380054

Hobbies: Reading, Watching cricket, Playing chess, Indulging in social work

Social Media: • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter • LinkedIn

Food: Poha topped with sev and lemon juice

Snack: Dhokla, Pakode

Politician: Narendra Modi

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Amit Shah hails from a Gujarati Hindu business-class family, where his formative years were marked by both challenges and early political engagement. Growing up in Mansa, he faced bullying in primary school, often having his lunch stolen and his black slate broken by classmates. Despite these adversities, Amit’s mischievous spirit shone through, often landing him in trouble and prompting his parents to visit the principal’s office. His family’s eventual move to Ahmedabad marked a pivotal transition in his life, setting the stage for his burgeoning interest in politics. At just 13, he began working on his first political campaign, assisting Maniben Patel, the daughter of the legendary Vallabhbhai Patel, during the 1977 Lok Sabha elections. This early involvement laid the groundwork for a lifelong commitment to public service and political activism.

Upon completing his education, Shah initially worked alongside his father in a PVC manufacturing factory, later trying his hand at stockbroking in Ahmedabad. However, it was his growing association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that profoundly shaped his future. Joining as a pracharak in 1980, Amit became closely acquainted with Narendra Modi, who would later emerge as a significant influence in his life. Quickly showcasing his leadership capabilities, Shah was appointed head of the committee that organized youth activities within the RSS. By the age of 20, he had solidified his connection to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), joining the party a year before Modi. Under Modi’s guidance, Amit took an active role in the Akhil Bharatiya Vishwa Parishad (ABVP), eventually rising to the position of joint secretary.

Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Amit Shah’s political acumen continued to flourish. As the secretary of the BJP in Ahmedabad by 1989, he organized significant campaigns, including the Ekta Yatra aimed at unifying Hindus around the Ram Mandir issue in Ayodhya. His efforts proved fruitful, with Shah successfully enrolling thousands of influential members into the party. By 1999, he became the president of the Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank, marking his influence in Gujarat’s cooperative sector. Here, he reversed a substantial financial loss, leading the bank back to profitability and solidifying his reputation as an effective organizer and leader. His close alliance with Modi only deepened during this period, as Shah navigated the political landscape of Gujarat, often acting as Modi’s trusted confidant during challenging times.

The early 2000s saw Shah’s political stature rise alongside Modi’s ascent as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. After winning multiple elections as an MLA from Sarkhej, he was entrusted with several major portfolios, including Home and Law. His tenure as Home Minister was marked by significant reforms in police modernization and public safety. However, his career faced turbulence when he was embroiled in a controversial case concerning the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter. Despite this setback that led to his temporary sidelining in the party, Shah’s political resilience remained evident. He re-emerged as a pivotal figure within the BJP, eventually becoming the party’s National President in 2014. Under his leadership, the BJP experienced unprecedented growth, with millions enrolling in the party, establishing Shah as one of the most influential political figures in contemporary Indian politics.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.