Shashi Tharoor is a widely followed Indian writer, born on 9 March 1956 in London.
The name is also commonly spelled Shasi Tharoor.
As of 2026, he is 70 years old, and his birth date places him under the Pisces sign.
He is associated with work such as Why I am a Hindu and has held the office of Member of the 15th Lok Sabha and Member of the 16th Lok Sabha.
Below you will find a verified overview of Shashi Tharoor: age, height, birthplace, family background, education, career milestones and awards, each drawn from open public records.
Shashi Tharoor — Early Life, Family and Education
Shashi Tharoor was born on 9 March 1956 in London, and holds Indian nationality.
His listed education includes St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi, Tufts University and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
He is recorded as speaking English.
Shashi Tharoor — Career and Professional Work
His professional record lists writer, politician, diplomat and jurist as his occupations, including work with United Nations.
Among the credits most often linked to Shashi are Why I am a Hindu.
He has held the following offices: Member of the 15th Lok Sabha (2009–2014), Member of the 16th Lok Sabha (2014–present), Member of the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024) and Member of the 18th Lok Sabha (2024–present). He is affiliated with Indian National Congress.
Shashi Tharoor — Credited Works
Public databases list 14 screen credits for Shashi Tharoor, spanning 1989 to 2022, all as author.
The most recent on record are Ambedkar: A Life (2022), Why I am a Hindu (2018), Inglorious Empire (2017) and Pax Indica (2012).
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ambedkar: A Life | author |
| 2018 | Why I am a Hindu | author |
| 2017 | Inglorious Empire | author |
| 2012 | Pax Indica | author |
| 2009 | Shashi Tharoor: Why nations should pursue soft power | author |
| 2005 | Bookless in Baghdad | author |
| 2003 | Nehru: The Invention of India | author |
| 1997 | India: From Midnight to the Millennium | author |
| 1991 | Show Business | author |
| 1989 | The Great Indian Novel | author |
| — | Shadows Across the Playing Field | author |
| — | The Paradoxical Prime Minister | author |
| — | The Struggle for India's Soul: Nationalism and the Fate of Democracy | author |
| — | Tharoorosaurus | author |
Shashi Tharoor — Awards and Recognition
He has received 2 documented honours in 2019.
They are the Sahitya Akademi Award in English (2019) and the Canada India Foundation ("CIF") Chanchlani Global Indian Award.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Canada India Foundation ("CIF") Chanchlani Global Indian Award | — |
| Sahitya Akademi Award in English | 2019 |
Shashi Tharoor — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
He is married to Sunanda Pushkar (married 2010, until 2014).
He is associated with New Delhi as a place of residence.
Shashi Tharoor — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Shashi Tharoor is on public record, so none is stated here.
His documented income sources are professional work as a writer, politician, diplomat and jurist, employment with United Nations, brand partnerships, sponsored social content, project fees and royalties from credited work and public office remuneration.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Shashi Tharoor — Career Timeline
- 1956Born in London.
- 1989Earliest credit on record: The Great Indian Novel.
- 2009Took office as Member of the 15th Lok Sabha, serving until 2014.
- 2010Married Sunanda Pushkar.
- 2014Took office as Member of the 16th Lok Sabha.
- 2019Took office as Member of the 17th Lok Sabha, serving until 2024.
- 2019Received the Sahitya Akademi Award in English.
- 2024Took office as Member of the 18th Lok Sabha.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q195616 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
