Manmohan Singh was a name that commands respect from people across the nation. His sudden demise at the age of 92 has left many in shock. Manmohan Singh, on December 26, 2024, at 8 in the night, was rushed to AIIMS in Delhi. His condition deteriorated, and while doctors did their best, he was announced dead.
Manmohan Singh was one of the notable Prime Ministers of India. Almost every politician loved his contribution as a Finance Minister. While we all know the man for his calm demeanour and innocence, it was his wife, Gursharan Kaur, who was the real force behind him. Read on to know more about her!
Who was Manmohan Singh’s wife, Gursharan Kaur?
Manmohan Singh and Gursharan Kaur married in 1958. However, it is not yet known whether they had a love marriage or an arranged one. Talking about Gursharan Kaur, she was born on September 13, 1937, in Jalandhar while India was still under British rule. Gursharan Kaur was the youngest of her seven siblings.
Manmohan Singh’s wife, Gursharan Kaur, hailed from Dhakkam village in Punjab (which is now a part of Pakistan). Her father, Sardar Chattar Singh Kohli, was an engineer for Burmah-Shell.
Manmohan Singh’s wife appeared in Vogue in 2009 as she carried her undyed hair as the only first lady during the G-20 Summit
Gursharan Kaur is a Kirtan singer who has also performed on Jalandhar Radio. Just like Manmohan Singh, Gursharan Kaur also had a simple and dignified style. She was also featured by Vogue in 2009, as they loved her appearance at the G-20 Summit. Gursharan was the only first lady, who beautifully carried her undyed hair.
Gursharan Kaur offered prayer at the Gurudwara after Manmohan Singh’s open-heart surgery
In 2019, when Manmohan Singh underwent open-heart surgery, it was his wife, Gursharan Kaur’s prayers that helped him recover. During the tenure, Gursharan Kaur offered prayers at the Gurudwara for his good health. Not only this, but Gursharan Kaur was an amazing wife, as she prepared and packed Manmohan Singh’s lunch by herself, which she continued during his time as the Prime Minister of India.
Manmohan Singh and Gursharan Kaur’s family
Manmohan Singh was the father of three girls. Now, one could understand why he was called the perfect gentleman. His daughter, Upinder Kaur, is an author and history professor at Delhi University. His second daughter, Daman Singh, is a writer and penned a novel, Nine By Nine. Talking about his youngest daughter, Amrit Singh is a staff attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union.
Gursharan Kaur lived a humble life with Manmohan Singh. She even kept the Maruti-800 intact, which was a reminder of the early years of her wedding to Manmohan Singh, as she would drive it to buy groceries. Some love stories are not for the novels but for the hearts to remember, and such was the story of Gursharan Kaur and Manmohan Singh.
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