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Robin Banerjee was born on 12 August, 1908 in Baharampur, West Bengal, India, is a Robin Banerjee was wildlife expert, environmentalist, painter, photographer. Discover Robin Banerjee'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 94 years old?
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environmentalist, painter, photographer, documentary filmmaker |
| Age |
94 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
12 August, 1908 |
| Birthday |
12 August |
| Birthplace |
Baharampur, West Bengal, India |
| Date of death |
6 August, 2003 |
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| Nationality |
India
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Robin Banerjee Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Robin Banerjee Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robin Banerjee worth at the age of 94 years old? Robin Banerjee’s income source is mostly from being a successful painter. He is from India. We have estimated Robin Banerjee's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
Robin Banerjee (12 August 1908 – 6 August 2003) was a wildlife expert, environmentalist, painter, photographer and documentary filmmaker who lived at Golaghat in the Indian state of Assam.
Robin Banerjee was born on 12 August 1908 at Baharampur in West Bengal and received primary schooling at Santiniketan.
He went on to pursue medical education at the prestigious Calcutta Medical College in Kolkata, and later at Liverpool (1934) and Edinburgh (1936).
Banerjee had joined the Royal Navy in 1937 at Liverpool, and saw action in World War II.
After the war, Banerjee decided to move back to India.
During a visit to Kaziranga National Park some time in the 1950s, Banerjee fell in love with the wilds of Assam and decided to settle down at Golaghat, near Kaziranga.
In 1952, he visited Assam as a locum-tenens to a Scottish doctor.
in 1952 he joined Chabua Tea Estate, Assam, as Chief Medical Officer, and later moved to the Dhansiri Medical Association, Bokakhat as the Chief Medical Officer.
Banerjee's first film on the Kaziranga National Park (one of the most important refuges of the Indian rhinoceros) on Berlin TV in 1961 was one of the first widely distributed media items on the park to reach Western audiences.
It also garnered him international recognition as a wildlife film-maker.
He made 32 documentaries in his career as a film-maker, and was the recipient of 14 international awards.
Banerjee remained a bachelor, and worked actively as an environmentalist besides his film-making career.
Well known and loved among the local community as "Uncle Robin", he donated lands for setting up the local school, and health camps.
He was particularly active regarding issues concerning Kaziranga National Park and was the founder of the non-governmental organization Kaziranga Wildlife Society, which actively protects the interests of the park.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1971, an honorary Doctorate of Science from Assam Agricultural University (AAU) in 1991, and also an honorary PhD from Dibrugarh University.
A book based on his life and experiences has been written in Assamese named "Xeujia Xopunar Manuh".
Banerjee's house on Mission Road in Golaghat is a tourist spot for wildlife lovers and, in 2009, was converted into a natural history museum and contains a large number of his photographs and paintings.
It is named Uncle Robin's Museum, containing natural history items from all over India (especially Kaziranga), and other personal collections of Robin Banerjee, including a set of toys from across the world that he collected.
The Natural History Museum or the Uncle Robin's Museum also known as the Robin Banerjee Museum is a Science and History Museum located on Mission Road in the tea city of Golaghat.
The museum is contains dolls, artefacts, mementos, movies and other personal collections of Dr Banerjee's lifetime.
There are 587 dolls and 262 other show pieces.
Uncle Robin's Museum is situated in the house of the late Dr. Robin Banerjee, a Padma Shri awardee naturalist and environmentalist in Golaghat.
It was named Uncle Robin’s Museum, containing natural history items from all over India (especially Kaziranga), and other personal collections of Dr. Robin Banerjee.
Today it is a tourist spot for wildlife lovers, and for other enthusiasts to see a large number of Banerjee's photographs and paintings.
The museum is jointly maintained by ABITA (Assam Branch of Indian Tea Association) and Golaghat District administration.
Robin Banerjee altogether made 32 documentaries, as listed below:
Science and Nature Museum, Golaghat
