Happy birthday! Pranab Mukherjee turns 90 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • New Delhi
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 90 on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.

Indian president Pranab Mukherjee is celebrating his 90th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Pranab Mukherjee has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 90th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Mukherjee, a cultural icon

Born Pranab Kumar Mukherjee in Mirati on December 11, 1935, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Mukherjee's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pranab hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pranab Mukherjee as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 90.

Happy Birthday, Pranab, you're the best!

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