Anoop Khanna is an Indian social worker and businessman, best known for his initiative ‘Grandma’s Kitchen’, which provides affordable food to the poor living in the city of Noida in Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Anoop Khanna was born on Thursday, 21 August 1958 (age 62 years; as in 2020) in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Anup Khanna in childhood
To ensure that he got the best education, his parents sent him to Dakpathar, a town near Dehradun in Uttarakhand. She did her schooling from Asha Ram Vedic Inter College, Vikasnagar, Dehradun. In 1978, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Hindu College Moradabad, affiliated to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University.
physical education
Eye colour: black
Hair Color: Black
family and caste
He was born in a Hindu family and practices Hinduism. ,
parents and siblings
His father, PN Khanna, was a freedom fighter who worked with famous social workers and politicians Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah. There is not much information about his mother. He has a sister named Rita.
Anoop Khanna with his family
Anoop Khanna with his mother and wife
Childhood picture of Anup Khanna and his sister
wife and children
On Wednesday, 19 October 1983, he married housewife Nirmal Khanna.
Anoop Khanna with his wife
They have a son named Bharat Khanna, who is a ship manager at Anglo-Eastern Group. They also have a daughter named Sakshi Khanna.
Anup Khanna with his wife, children and their spouses
livelihood
After completing his graduation, due to his interest in pharmacy he started pharmacy retail stores in Noida. He runs four chemist shops in Noida and is the president of a chemist association in Noida.
grandma’s kitchen
On 21 August 2015, she founded ‘Dadi Ki Rasoi’, an initiative to provide good quality food to the common man. The initiative started when his mother decided to give away leftover food to the needy. They started by cooking and feeding 15-20 people a day and by 2020, under this initiative, they feed 500-1000 people a day. The name translates as ‘Grandma’s Kitchen’ and was given by her daughter Sakshi after her grandmother decided to help the needy. They take Rs. Rs 5 per person for food. When asked in an interview why he doesn’t give it away for free, Anoop said,
A nominal fee is charged to respect the dignity of everyone and not treat them like beggars.
Grandma’s Kitchen is located at Shop No. 39 Block I, Ganga Shopping Complex, Sector 29, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301. This initiative runs on the motto,
Food, clothes and medicine”
Anoop Khanna’s grandmother’s kitchen
Later, Anoop also started Sadbhavna Store under this initiative, where the needy can get clothes, shoes, books and many other items for just Rs. 10.
Anoop Khanna giving clothes at Sadbhavna store
He has also enrolled himself in ‘Pradhanmantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana’ and opened the first ‘Pradhanmantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra’ in Noida. The center ensures that everyone gets quality medicine at affordable prices. Initially, he invested Rs 30,000 for the setup, but as word reached people’s ears, he started receiving donations. When asked how he manages to feed so many people with so little money, he said,
Shopkeepers give me raw materials at discounted prices. Many residents donate special food on special occasions like birthdays, wedding anniversaries etc. Their support has been immense.”
In 2004, when the state was hit by massive floods, he helped the Barabanki and Purnia districts of Bihar with trucks loaded with relief material. During the India Against Corruption protests in 2011, he extended his full support to Anna Hazare and the India Against Corruption movement. He united people to participate in the anti-corruption movement and also sat on a fast in support of Anna for 12 days in Noida. Anoop is the president of the District Student Parents Association in Noida and works for the betterment of the education system. He was even part of the larger movement launched against excessive fee hike in private schools. He also conducts mock drills to prepare the children for any situation. In 2013, he helped the needy people in Kedarnath during the severe floods that hit North India. He is part of the Sports Development Institute, which has organized many sports events to promote sports in Noida.
Anup Khanna during a sports event
He promotes and encourages students in the field of sports, especially karate, badminton and athletic sports. He has also actively campaigned to encourage voting in elections.
Awards and Honors
- Certification of Appreciation from Rajnigandha Silver Pearls
Anup Khanna with his appreciation certificate by Rajnigandha Silver Pearls
- Honored by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019
Anoop Khanna and his wife with President Ram Nath Kovind
- has received a manpower award
Anup Khanna receiving Purusharth Award
Address
A-86, Sector 47, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Assets and Net Worth
With movable assets worth Rs. 15,78,835 and immovable property worth Rs. His net worth is estimated at Rs 39,30,000. 55,08,835 (as of 2012).
Facts/General Knowledge
- He was interested in sports since childhood and even today he plays sports whenever he gets time. He loves playing table tennis and has participated in many competitions since a young age. In 1975, he participated in the Table Tennis Championship; In 1975, he won the Garhwal Region Championship and Dehradun Table Tennis Championship. He was also a key member of the champion Rohilkhand team in the year 1977–78.
Anoop Khanna after winning table tennis championship
- Apart from sports, he also participated in cultural activities like plays during his college days.
Anup Khanna during a play
- He contested the 2012 assembly elections on Lok Satta Party ticket from Noida constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
- His political inclination is towards Aam Aadmi Party and he is often seen at AAP’s rallies.
Anoop Khanna with AAP members
- Her story has been featured by YouTubers like Technical Guru (Gaurav Chaudhary) and Varun Pruthi, media outlets like Indian Express Online and Zee News, and talk shows like Zindagi with Richa.
Anup Khanna in DNA India
- In 2018, she was featured in the ‘Pearls of India’ segment of Rajnigandha Silver Pearls.
- During the COVID-19 lockdown in India in 2020, he had to close ‘Grandma’s Kitchen’, which left him worried about the people who depended on food from the kitchen. So, he decided to make dry ration packets and distribute them to the underprivileged in the slums; He delivered ration in his car.
Anoop Khanna distributing food during lockdown
- In 2021, he appeared alongside Raveena Tandon and Sylvester Peter (another social worker in Delhi) in the Karamveer special of Kaun Banega Crorepati, aired on Sony TV and hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.
Anup Khanna in Kaun Banega Crorepati
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