Anurup Bhattacharya is an Indian geophysicist who rose to fame in 2011 when his two children were taken away by the Norwegian Child Welfare Service (Barnevernet) on charges of parental neglect.
The incident caused diplomatic tensions between India and Norway, with the Indian government having to intervene to reunite the families.
Anurup’s battle to regain custody of his children attracted widespread media attention, making him a household name in India and beyond.
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- – Full name: Anurup Bhattacharya
- – Date of birth: None
- – Age: None
- – Male
- – Place of birth: India
- – Indian
- – Occupation: Geophysicist
- – Height: 5’12”
- – Parents: None
- – Siblings: None
- – Spouse: Sagarika Chakraborty (ex-wife)
- – Children: Avigyan Bhattacharya (son) and Aishwarya Bhattacharya (daughter)
- – Relationship status: Divorced
- – Net worth: $800,000
Early life and education
Anurup Bhattacharya was born and raised in India. He grew up in a middle-class family with parents and siblings who have not been publicly named.
Anurup attended schools in India and then pursued higher education in geophysics. He graduated from a prestigious university in India, but the name of the university was private.
Personal life
Anurup was married to Sagarika Chakraborty and they had two children, Avigyan and Aishwarya. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2012 after the Norwegian Child Welfare Agency took custody of their children.
Anurup’s personal life has been marred by controversy, with allegations of parental neglect and a stormy relationship with his ex-wife.
Career
Anurup worked as a geophysicist in Norway before the custody dispute over his children arose. He has not been employed in any notable positions since the incident.
Net asset value
Anurup’s net worth is estimated to be around $800,000. However, he has not been hired for any notable positions since the controversy.
Social Media
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- Twitter: None
