Salman Khurshid Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Salman Khurshid Alam Khan

Profession(s): • Politician • Advocate • Writer

Famous for: Being 28th Foreign Minister of India

Date of Birth: 1 January 1953 (Thursday)

Age (as of 2024): 71 Years

Birthplace: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Aligarh

Religion: Islam

Caste/Ancestry: Pathan (Pashtun)

Ethnicity/Tribe: • From father’s side – Afridi • From mother’s side – Kheshgi

Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

Marriage Date: Year, 1984

Age: 71 Years

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EDUCATION

School(s): • St. Xavier’s School, Patna • Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi

College/University: • St. Stephen’s College, Delhi (affiliated to Delhi University) • St. Edmund Hall, Oxford (affiliated to Oxford University)

Educational Qualification(s): • 1973: Bachelor of Arts in English Honours (St. Stephen’s) • 1977: BA Jurisprudence (St. Edmund) • 1978: Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) (St. Edmund) • 1979: Master of Arts (MA) (St. Edmund)

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): 5′ 10″ (178 cm)

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Grey

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Wife/Spouse: Louise Fernandes Khurshid (Social Worker & Educationist)

Children: Son(s) – 3 • Jafar Khurshid (Lawyer, married to Rishika Gupta) • Omar Khurshid • Samar Khurshid (Reporter) Daughter – Ayesha (died of kidney ailment at the age of 16)

Parents: Father – Khurshed Alam Khan (politician, 5 February 1919-20 July 2013) Mother – Saeeda Khurshid (women right activist)

Siblings: Sister(s) – 3 • Rehana Misra • Anjum Shirazi • Nilofer Menon

Wife: Louise Fernandes Khurshid

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Honour: Elected Honorary Fellow by St. Edmund Hall, Oxford University in 2014

MONEY FACTOR

Car Collection: • Mahindra Jeep • Toyota Innova • Toyota Fortuner • Mercedes car

Salary/Income: • Rs 3,31,17,607 (Rs 3 Crore approx.) • Rs 4-5 lakh fees per court hearing Note: This income is for the financial year 2017-2018. [4] MyNeta It excludes the income of his wife.

Assets/Properties: Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 1,50,000 • Deposits in Banks, Financial Institutions and Non-Banking Financial Companies: Rs. 12,31,02,256 (12 crores 31 lakhs approx.) • Bonds, Debentures and Shares in companies: Rs. 98,59,000 (98 lakhs 59 thousand) • LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs 1,68,33,237 (1 crore 68 lakhs approx.) • Personal loans/advance given: Rs 70,18,901 (70 lakhs approx.) • Motor Vehicles: Rs. 84,36,367 (84 lakhs approx.) Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land: Rs 2,50,51,260 (2 cores 50 lakhs approx.) • Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 15,00,000 • Commercial Buildings: Rs. 60,00,000 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 2,00,00,000 (2 crores) Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2019. It excludes the assets owned by his wife. [5] MyNeta

Net Worth (approx.): Rs 21 crores Note: This net worth is for 2019. [6] MyNeta It excludes the net worth of his wife.

OTHER INFORMATION

Political Party: Indian National Congress (INC)

Political Journey: • 1981-1982: Officer on Special Duty in the Prime Minister’s Office (during the tenure of Indira Gandhi ) • 1991-1996: Became first time Member of Parliament (MP) in 10th Lok Sabha from Farrukhabad • June 1991: Union Deputy Minister of Commerce • January 1993-June 1996: Union Minister of State of External Affairs • 1996-1997: Chairman of Department of Foreign Affairs • 1999-2000 & 2005-2008: President of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee • 2000-2003: Chairman of Department of Policy Planning and Coordination (DEPCO), All India Congress Committee • 2003-2004: Special Invitee of Congress Working Committee • 2004-2005: General Secretary of All India Congress Committee • 2009-2014: Member of Parliament (MP) in 15th Lok Sabha from Farrukhabad • 29 May 2009-18 January 2011: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Corporate Affairs and Minority Affairs • 19 January 2011-19 July 2011: Union Cabinet Minister of Water Resources • 19 January 2011-28 October 2012: Union Cabinet Minister of Minority Affairs • 12 July 2011–28 October 2012 : Union Cabinet Minister of Law and Justice • 28 October 2012-25 May 2014: Union Cabinet Minister of External Affairs • 2014: Lost general election from Farrukhabad • 2019: Lost Lok Sabha election from Farrukhabad

Address: 4, Gulmohar Avenue, Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi – 110025

Hobbies: • Playing cricket and squash • Visiting wildlife parks • Reading history, biographies, and media

Social Media: • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn • Official Website

Other Relatives: Maternal grandfather – Zakir Husain (3rd President of India) Maternal grandmother – Shah Jahan Begum Father-in-law – Praxy Fernandes (1924-2002) Mother-in-law – Joan Fernandes (24 June 1933-6 November 2021) Brother-in-law – Ashok Fernandes (23 August 1956-15 November 2021) Niece – Maria Alam Khan (Politician)

Book(s): ‘A Man For All Seasons’ by Robert Bolt, ‘Seven Pillars of Wisdom’ by T. E. Lawrence, ‘The Little Prince’ by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Salman Khurshid, a prominent figure in Indian law and politics, began his illustrious legal career in 1977 when he became a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association. His dedication and expertise in various legal domains, including Commercial, Constitutional, Airline, Press, and Administrative Law, propelled him to the esteemed position of Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India in 1998. After completing his Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) in 1978, Khurshid expanded his horizons by lecturing in Law at Trinity College, London, from 1978 to 1980. His return to India marked the beginning of a dynamic political journey that would intertwine his legal acumen with public service.

Khurshid’s political life ignited in 1980 under the leadership of Indira Gandhi, and he later collaborated closely with her son, Rajiv Gandhi. Over the years, he continued to engage in significant political roles, aligning himself with leaders like Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. His influence was further solidified when he served as the national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress (INC). Throughout his career, Khurshid found himself embroiled in several notable and controversial cases, such as the ban on the Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in 2002 and the high-profile case involving Asaram Bapu in 2014, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex legal and political landscapes.

In addition to his legal and political endeavors, Khurshid has exhibited a flair for the arts, notably participating in a unique video rendition of the beloved Hindi song “Kal Ho Naa Ho” in 2015. In this creative project, he portrayed Saif Ali Khan, alongside the then-German Ambassador to India, Michael Steiner, who took on the role of Shah Rukh Khan. Beyond the realm of performing arts, Khurshid is an avid animal lover, sharing his home with over 300 pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and goats, which reflects his compassionate nature. His appreciation for culture extends to art, as he is a regular attendee of painting exhibitions, showcasing his diverse interests.

An accomplished writer, Salman Khurshid has penned several influential books, including “Beyond Terrorism: New Hope for Kashmir” (1994) and “At Home in India: The Muslim Saga” (2014). His contributions to education are noteworthy; he has worked extensively to establish Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for women and schools for underprivileged children, reflecting his commitment to social welfare. As a leader in the Delhi Public School Society and the Dr. Zakir Hussain Study Circle, Khurshid has dedicated himself to advocating for children’s rights and education. His journey has seen him elected as a Member of Parliament from Farrukhabad multiple times, although the 2024 elections posed new challenges as the seat shifted to the Samajwadi Party’s quota within the INDIA Bloc.

Khurshid’s intellectual pursuits are equally prolific, having completed a doctoral thesis that remains unaccredited. His passion for theatre has manifested in various plays he has written and acted in since his school and college days, one of which, “Sons of Babur,” was staged at Red Fort. A follower of the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Khurshid embodies a blend of legal expertise, political service, and compassionate advocacy, making him a notable figure in contemporary Indian society. His office, located at 22 Silver Arch Apartments on Firozshah Road in New Delhi, serves as a hub for his legal team, continuing his lifelong commitment to justice and public service.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.