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Anurag Thakur was born in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India on October 24, 1974. Public records list Anurag Thakur as a politician and cricketer. The age as of 2026 is 51.
My Take
What fascinates me about Anurag Thakur is the rare crossover from the cricket pitch to the halls of parliament. Yes, he comes from political royalty as the son of a former Himachal Pradesh chief minister, but I tend to give weight to the years he spent in competitive sport. That kind of background often breeds a pragmatism and resilience you cannot fake. Holding portfolios like Sports and Information & Broadcasting, he seems to bridge two worlds. I am curious whether the athlete's instinct for teamwork ultimately defines his political legacy more than his pedigree does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anurag Thakur
- Name (Japanese)
- アヌラグ・タクール
- Reading
- あぬらぐ・たくーる
- Born
- October 24, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Occupation
- politician / cricketer
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://anuragthakur.in/
- Xhttps://x.com/ianuragthakur
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anurag%20Thakur
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4777895
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anurag Thakur born?
Born October 24, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Anurag Thakur from?
Anurag Thakur is from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India.
What does Anurag Thakur do?
Anurag Thakur works as politician, cricketer.
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