Jayant Advani (L. K. Advani’s Son) Wife, Family, Biography
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Wife: Geetika Advani
Caste: Sindhi
Height: 5' 7"
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession | Businessman |
Known for | Being the son of BJP Veteran leader, L. K. Advani (Former Deputy Prime Minister of India) |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life | |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Sindhi |
Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 4 October 2003 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Geetika Advani (fashion designer) |
Parents | Father- Lal Krishna Advani (Former Deputy Prime Minister of India) Mother- Kamla Advani (businesswoman; died in 2016) |
Siblings | Sister- Pratibha Advani Pratibha Advani (film producer, anchor; younger) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jayant Advani
- When Lal Krishna Advani became the BJP’s PM candidate in the general elections, Jayant campaigned for him in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Jayant Advani went door to door asking for votes for his father.
- Lal Krishna Advani did not want his son to enter politics, fearing accusations of dynasty politics.
- In Vishwambhar Srivastava’s book “32 Years with Advani,” it is mentioned that Harin Pathak, a close aide of Lal Krishna Advani, once suggested that Advani should allow Jayant to contest the Lok Sabha election from Gandhinagar while Lal Krishna Advani himself contest from New Delhi. However, Advani rejected this proposal, stating that Jayant could easily win from Gandhinagar, but he would not allow him to contest.
- Later, he became a businessman.
- Jayant Advani is inspired by Narendra Modi.
- In 2014, Jayant Advani stated in a media conversation that if given an opportunity, he would like to be in politics.
- In February 2024, when his father, Lal Krishna Advani, was presented with the Bharat Ratna, he said in a media conversation that his family and he were very happy, and he wanted to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving this award to his father.