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Anurag Bhadouria Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth8 August 1971

Age52 Years

BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAnupama Raag

FamilyTwo children, father Abhay Ram, mother not known

Net worthRs. 5 crores

Anurag Bhadouria Biography

Anurag Singh Bhadouria is an Indian politician from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, known for his role as a Samajwadi Party spokesperson, his involvement in state–

Early life and background
Anurag Singh Bhadouria was born on 8 August 1971 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Raised in a setting he has described as surrounded by greenery, he retains a connection to his hometown and state. He completed his schooling at Colvin Taluqdar Inter College in Lucknow and went on to pursue higher education in engineering and management. His formal qualifications include a B.Tech from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, an executive business management program from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata, a Virsahad diploma in flute from Bhatkhande University, and a Ph.D.

Career
Anurag Bhadouria is active in politics as a member of the Samajwadi Party. He served as a national spokesperson for the party and was appointed state sports minister during Akhilesh Yadav’s tenure in the Uttar Pradesh government. He contested the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from the Lucknow East constituency in alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Samajwadi Party; he was defeated by Ashutosh Tandon of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin reported in 2017.

Beyond electoral politics, Bhadouria founded the Indian Gramin Cricket League (IGCL), an initiative aimed at engaging rural youth through organized cricket competitions. The tournament awarded cash prizes and other rewards to winning teams, and Bhadouria described the league as a means to identify and nurture talented rural players and provide them access to further training opportunities.

Public profile
Bhadouria frequently appears on television debates representing his party and has been involved in public protests. He was among those leading demonstrations related to the Hathras case in 2020 and reported having been lathi-charged by police during those protests. His media presence has occasionally drawn controversy: reported incidents include an on-air altercation with a political opponent in December 2018 and a complaint filed in November 2022 over remarks about a state political figure.

Personal life
Anurag Bhadouria is married to Anupama Raag, an administrative officer and Bollywood music composer. The couple married in 2006 and have two children, a son and a daughter named Anaya Bhadouria. His father is named Abhay Ram. Bhadouria is Hindu by religion and is listed as having hobbies that include polo, football, table tennis, horse riding, yoga, and gym workouts. He is known to be a polo player and posts related content on social media. He also owns a Cockapoo dog named Cooper.

Public recognition and activities
In 2022 Bhadouria was included in a Top 10 Spokespersons list at the E4M Awards. He continues to be active in party communications and in promoting sports and youth initiatives through events such as the IGCL. He is also recognized for his distinctive choice to often wear green kurtas, a preference he attributes to the peace he finds in the color because of his village upbringing.

Latest updates
As of the latest available information, Bhadouria remains involved with the Samajwadi Party as a spokesperson and continues to engage in television debates, public events, and sports-related initiatives. Financial disclosures from past election filings list declared movable and immovable assets and reported income figures for specific financial years, and a net worth estimate for 2016–2017 is recorded in those disclosures.
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Recent Work

Founded Indian Gramin Cricket League (IGCL)

Organised rural cricket tournaments to discover and develop talent, offering cash and other prizes to winning teams.

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. National spokesperson of the Samajwadi Party
  2. Served as Uttar Pradesh state sports minister under Akhilesh Yadav
  3. Founded the Indian Gramin Cricket League (IGCL)
  4. Contested the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Lucknow East
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Net Worth

Rs. 5 crores

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anurag Bhadouria born?

8 August 1971

What is Anurag Bhadouria known for?

Politician

What is Anurag Bhadouria’s marital status?

Married

Who is Anurag Bhadouria married to?

Anupama Raag

What is Anurag Bhadouria’s net worth?

Rs. 5 crores