| Profession | Author, Philanthropist, Former Journalist |
| Physical Stats & More |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career |
| First Book | Stillborn (1998) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Listed as one of Asia’s Heroes Of Philanthropy by Forbes Magazine (2010), (2014)
• Best Grassroots Philanthropist by Forbes India Leadership Awards (2022)
• Philanthropist of the Year Award by ASSOCHAM (2020-21)
• Topped Women Philanthropist category in EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List (2022)
• AIMA Managing India Award – Corporate Citizen (2022) |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth | Year, 1960 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 59-60 Years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (now Mumbai) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, India |
| College/University | • Elphinstone College, Mumbai
• St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Fresh Literature from Elphinstone College |
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Walking in forest, Travelling |
| Social Media | • Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
• LinkedIn |
| Relationships & More |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | Year, 1981 |
| Family |
| Husband/Spouse | Nandan Nilekani (co-founder of Infosys) |
| Children | Son – Nihar
Daughter – Janhavi (founder of Aastrika Foundation)
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| Parents | Father – engineer
Mother – homemaker |
| Favourites |
| Book | Rules of Civility: A Novel by Amor Towels |
| Wildlife Sanctuary | Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary |
