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Ankita Singh (Poet) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth25 December

AgeNot Known

BirthplaceGaya, Bihar, India

ProfessionPoet

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseDhirendra Lodha

FamilySon - Angad; Brother - Shivee Singh Rathor

Ankita Singh (Poet) Biography

Ankita Singh Rathor is an Indian poet from Gaya, Bihar, who has combined an academic background in mathematics and computer applications with a public life

Early life and background
Ankita Singh Rathor was born in Gaya, Bihar, and celebrates her birthday on 25 December. She attended Creane Memorial High School in Gaya before continuing her studies at the Mody Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Sikar, Rajasthan. Her formal education includes a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master in Computer Applications (MCA).

Career
After clearing the NET examination, Ankita Singh began an academic career as a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Bangalore University in 2008. Alongside her work in education, she established herself as a performing poet, taking part in public poetry events and literary gatherings.

Her poetry has reached audiences beyond India: she has performed at poetry shows in the United States, Dubai, and Malaysia. In 2019 she appeared at a Kavi Sammelan on the Indian news channel Aaj Tak, where she recited a poem responding to the Pulwama attack. Those appearances reflect a dual professional identity that spans both academia and the contemporary spoken-poetry circuit.

Personal interests and talents
Singh pursues a variety of creative and personal interests outside of her public performances. She enjoys travelling and reading, and those interests feed into her work as a poet. She is also skilled in baking, painting, and dancing. In addition to artistic pursuits, she has an interest in meditation and spirituality and is described as an avid animal lover.

Family and personal life
Ankita Singh is married to Dhirendra Lodha; the marriage date is recorded as 17 June 2001. The couple have a son named Angad. Her family includes at least one brother, Shivee Singh Rathor. Singh’s hometown is listed as Gaya, Bihar, and she holds Indian nationality.

Public profile
Physically, Singh is described as approximately 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall with black hair and black eyes. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. Professionally she is identified as a poet, and she has presented her work at televised and international venues, which has helped build her public profile as a performer of contemporary Hindi poetry.

Latest updates
From 2008 onward Singh has balanced an academic appointment with public performances. A notable recent public moment came in 2019 with her recitation at the Aaj Tak Kavi Sammelan related to the Pulwama attack. She continues to travel for poetry shows and to cultivate interests in the visual and performing arts as well as meditation and animal welfare.
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Recent Work

Kavi Sammelan appearance on Aaj Tak

Recited a poem addressing the Pulwama attack at a televised poetry gathering in 2019.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Became a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Bangalore University after qualifying the NET in 2008
  2. Performed poetry internationally in the United States, Dubai, and Malaysia
  3. Recited a poem at a nationally televised Kavi Sammelan on Aaj Tak in 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ankita Singh (Poet) born?

25 December

What is Ankita Singh (Poet) known for?

Poet

What is Ankita Singh (Poet)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Ankita Singh (Poet) married to?

Dhirendra Lodha