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Shantanu Thakur

movie Politician, Religious Leader cake 3 August 1982 (Tuesday) (Thakurnagar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal)
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Net Worth

Rs. 2 crores (as of 2024) My Neta

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Height

5' 9" (175 cm)

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Age

42

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Nation

Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 3 August 1982 (Tuesday)
Birthplace: Thakurnagar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Parganas, West Bengal

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Children: Son- 2 • Debarshee Thakur • Rajarshee Thakur

Education

Colleges: Carrick Institute of Education, Sydney, Australia Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, Karnataka
Education: Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management from Carrick Institute of Education Sydney, Australia (2010) B. A. in English Literature from Karnataka State Open University (2015)

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Shantanu Thakur

  • Shantanu Thakur has been actively promoting Matua culture across India since 2004.
  • In the 2019 general election, he contested the Bangaon seat against his aunt Mamata Bala Thakur, who is associated with the All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. He won the elections as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and became the first non-TMC MP to be elected in this constituency.

    Shantanu Thakur during a political rally
    Shantanu Thakur during a political rally
  • Shantanu Thakur was appointed as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways during the cabinet reshuffle of the Second Modi Ministry on 7 July 2021.
  • He likes travelling to distant places and cooking Indian food in his free time. His favourite travelling destination is Australia.
  • Playing cricket is Shantanu Thakur’s favourite recreational activity.

    Shantanu Thakur while playing cricket
    Shantanu Thakur while playing cricket
  • He is a leader of the All India Matua Mahasangha in Chikanpara, West Bengal.

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