Paritosh Bannerji Wiki (Shakuntala Devis Husband) Age, Biography, Kids & More

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Paritosh Bannerji (born in 1938) is a Retired Indian IAS Officer from Kolkata, India. He served in several government departments as an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer for more than 50 years.

Moreover, he traveled across several Indian cities for his work purpose. He married Shakuntala Devi (Social Worker, Writer & Mathematician) in the mid-1960s.

However, the couple soon ended their marriage in 1979. Bannerji is a homosexual. Shakuntala’s life positively changed being in a relationship with a gay man.

She tried to break the bars against the homosexual people in India and wrote a book The World of Homosexuals. It was her attempt to bring a positive change. Additionally, she worked hard on it.

Vidya Balan in the biopic movie Shakuntala Devi – Human Computer

The versatile actress signed to play the role of the “Human-Computer” and genius mathematician Shakuntala. On July 15, 2020, the trailer of the Shakuntala Devi biopic [1]India Today  had released on YouTube.

Vidya Balan as Shakuntala Devi 'Human Computer' in the Biopic Movie

Vidya Balan as Shakuntala Devi ‘Human Computer’ in the Biopic Movie

Jisshu Sengupta roped in to play the role of Shakuntala’s husband Paritosh Bannerji. He comes from a Bengali background so it is easy for him to get into the character.

Dangal movie famed actress named Sanya Malhotra played Anupama Banerji (Shakuntala’s daughter role).

Due to the coronavirus pandemic in India, the makers decided to release the biopic on the online platforms on July 31, 2020. The Hindi movie highlighted the complete journey of Shakuntala.

Profile Summary 

Wiki/Bio
Birth Full NameParitosh Bannerji.
NicknameParitosh
Famous ForFormer husband of Shakuntala Devi (Mental Calculator).
Age (As of 2020)82 years old.
ProfessionRetired IAS officer.
NationalityIndian.
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday1938.
Hometown/BirthplaceKolkata, India.
CasteBrahmin.
GenderMale.
Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian)Gay (Homosexual).
Last Updated16 July 2020 (©️ Copyright - www.dreshare.com)
Zodiac Birth Sign.NA.
Residence LocationKolkata.
ReligionHinduism.
Physical Statistics
HeightFeet & Inches: 5' 7".
Centimeters:170 cm.
Meters: 1.7 m.
WeightKilograms: 70 Kg.
Pounds: 154 lbs.
Eye ColorBlack.
Hair ColorWhite.
Family
ParentsFather: Will Update Soon.
Mother: Not Known.
SiblingsNot Found.
Personal Life Relationship
Marital StatusMarried (m. 1960; div. 1979).
Wife/Spouse NameShakuntala Devi.
DaughterAnupama Banerji.
Education
Highest QualificationMaster Degree from College.
SchoolPublic High School, Kolkata.
University/CollegeGovernment College.

Early Life

Paritosh Bannerji was born in 1938 Kolkata, West Bengal. He grew in the Brahmin background. Still, the information of his father, siblings, and mother is unavailable on the internet platforms.

He knew about his homosexuality. Apart from that, he tried to focus on his studies and completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the university.

Shakuntala Devi’s husband applied in the Union Public Commission (UPSC) examination and cleared the toughest exam in his first attempt. Then, he joined as an IAS officer and served the nation for 50 years.

Spouse Shakuntala Devi, Wedding & Divorce

Paritosh Bannerji's wife Shakuntala Devi

Paritosh Bannerji’s wife: Shakuntala Devi.

In the mid-1960s, the retired IAS officer tied the wedding knot with Shakuntala Devi. Paritosh Bannerji knew that his spouse excelled in the mathematics calculation. However, the couple faced troubles in their life when the news of his sexuality came out.

He was a homosexual person. Ms. Devi came out as a supporter of him. However, she was unable to save her marriage and separated from Bannerji in 1979. She embraced the beauty of motherhood with her daughter Anupama Banerji.

Shakuntala Devi's Daughter Anupama Banerji

Shakuntala Devi’s Daughter Anupama Banerji.

In April 2013, she admitted to the Bengaluru hospital when she compliant about respiratory problems. At the age of 83, she died in the hospital on April 21, 2013.

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