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Arup Raha was born on 26 December, 1954 in Baidyabati, West Bengal, India, is an Arup Raha, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, is Air Force veteran Air Force veteran. Discover Arup Raha's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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26 December, 1954 |
| Birthday |
26 December |
| Birthplace |
Baidyabati, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Arup Raha Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Arup Raha height not available right now. We will update Arup Raha's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Arup Raha's Wife?
His wife is Lily Raha
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Lily Raha |
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Anusree Raha |
Arup Raha Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Arup Raha worth at the age of 69 years old? Arup Raha’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from India. We have estimated Arup Raha's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Arup Raha Social Network
Timeline
Raha was born in a Bengali family on 26 December 1954 in the city of Baidyabati, an area under the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority which is in the Indian State of West Bengal.
His father was a reputed doctor.
He was educated at Sainik School Purulia (1970 batch).
Raha was trained at the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, India, from July 1970 to June 1973, and at the time of graduating from NDA in June 1973, he was awarded the Gold Medal for being the best cadet of the 44th NDA course.
Subsequently, he did flying training on HT-2 and Kiran ( HJT-16 ) at the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, before being commissioned into the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot in Dec 1974.
After flying Hunters in Operational Conversion Unit, he went on to fly Mig -21 aircraft.
Raha has flown a wide variety of combat and trainer aircraft.
After initial training on the HAL HT-2, he has flown the MIG-21 and MIG-29 aircraft and has commanded a MiG-29 fighter squadron and two frontline airbases along India's Western front.
As on 2 April 2010, he had 3,400 hours of flying experience.
Raha previously served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force and as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Western Air Command, and that of the Central Air Command.
He has also served as the Senior Air Staff Officer at Headquarters, Western Air Command and Deputy Commandant at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.
Raha has held many important staff appointments in India and abroad.
Arup Raha is married to Lily Raha and they have two children.
The son, Atanu, is a commercial pilot who is married to Sanskriti Chatterjee Raha, a professional Kathakali dancer.
The daughter, Anusree Raha, is an Indian Economic Service officer and a TEDx speaker, and is married to Bodhisattwa Biswas, an alumnus of Indian School of Business.
Arup Raha, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, (অরূপ রাহা) is an Indian Air Force veteran and was the 21st Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force and served from 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2016.
He was also the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, a post occupied by India's senior-most military officer, who advises the government and ensures jointsmanship in the armed forces.
Currently, he is the Chancellor of Assam University.
In 2018, the state-run Sidho Kanho Birsha University awarded Arup Raha with an honorary D.Litt. degree during its convocation ceremony.
