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Kanimozhi

movie Politician cake 5 January 1968 (Friday) (Madras, Madras State, (now, Chennai, Tamil Nadu), India)
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Net Worth

Rs. 30.33 Crore (as in 2019)

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Height

in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet inches- 5’ 5”

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Age

56

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 5 January 1968 (Friday)
Birthplace: Madras, Madras State, (now, Chennai, Tamil Nadu), India
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: G. Aravindaan
Children: Son- Adithyan and 1 more Daughter- None

Education

Schools: Presentation Convent, Church Park, Chennai
Colleges: Ethiraj College for Women, Madras University
Education: Masters in Economics from Ethiraj College for Women, Madras University in 1994

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism
Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Kanimozhi

  • Does Kanimozhi smoke?: Not Known
  • Does Kanimozhi drink alcohol?: Not Known
  • She was born as Muthuvel Karunanidhi Kanimozhi into a renowned political family of Tamil Nadu.
  • She is the daughter of Karunanidhi from his third wife Rajathi Ammal.
  • When she was in her childhood, she wasn’t told that her mother was only a keep and not a legally wedded wife of Karunanidhi.

    Kanimozhi With Her Mother
    Kanimozhi With Her Mother
  • Kanimozhi’s name came into the eyes of media for the first time when Karunanidhi gave a statement in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly; declaring Kanimozhi his legal daughter.

    Kanimozhi With Karunanidhi
    Kanimozhi With Karunanidhi
  • Before entering the politics, Kanimozhi had a stint in journalism and worked at various media houses including Kungumam (a Tamil weekly magazine) where she worked as the editor in charge, The Hindu where she worked as sub-editor, and Tamil Murasu (a Singapore-based Tamil newspaper) where she was a features editor.
  • She has been associated with various social issues like organising women empowerment programs, advocating for the welfare of differently-abled people and transgender people, etc.
  • In 2005, along with P. Chidambaram’s son Karthi Chidambaram, Kanimozhi founded a portal supporting free speech.

    Kanimozhi With Karthi Chidambaram
    Kanimozhi With Karthi Chidambaram
  • In 2007, the idea of the Chennai Sangamam (an annual open Tamil cultural festival) was conceived by Kanimozhi. The festival is held during the Pongal season.

  • She is also a passionate writer and has penned down various literary works including Sigarangalil Uraikiradhu Kaalam, Agathinai, Paarvaigal, Karukkum Marudhaani, Karuvarai Vaasanai, etc. Her literary works have been translated into Telugu, Malayalam, English, and Kannada.
  • Kanimozhi has also worked on the production of Silappatikaram (one of the five great epics of Tamil Literature).

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