Arati Saha Wiki, Age, Biography, Cause Of Death, Husband

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Arati Saha or Arati Gupta’ Saha was an Indian Bengali long-distance swimmer, who was best known for becoming the 1st Asian woman to swim across the English Channel on 29 September 1959. 

Arati Saha Wiki, Biography, Age

Arati Saha was born on 24 September 1940 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She was 53 years old at the time of her death. In 1960, Arati became the 1st Indian sportswoman to be awarded the Padma Shri (The 4rth highest civilian honor in India).

Arati had established herself in swimming at age 4 after her talent was spotted by Sachin Nag (An Indian freestyle Swimmer at the 1948 Summer Olympics), and Saha was later inspired by the Indian swimmer Mihir Sen to try to cross the English Channel.

Arati Saha Death (Cause of Death)

On 4 August 1994, Arati was admitted to a private nursing home in Kolkata with jaundice (icterus) and encephalitis (Inflammation of the Brain), and she died as a result of the illness after 19 days. She died on 23 August 1994 just a month before turning 54.

Arati Saha Husband, Children

Arati Saha married her manager Dr. Arun Gupta. First, Arati and Arun had a court marriage in 1969 and later a social marriage. After marriage, Arati and Arun had a daughter named Archana Gupta.

Arati Saha Parents

Arati came from a middle-class family. Arati was born the 2nd of 3 children and the first of two daughters to Panchugopal Saha, she was born in 1940. Panchugopal Saha was an employee in the armed forces.

At the age of two and a half, Arati lost her mother. Aarti’s elder brother and her younger sister Bharati were raised at their maternal uncle’s house, while Aarti herself was raised by her grandmother in North Kolkata. 

Arati Saha’s Net Worth

Arati Saha was a famous Swimmer who has an estimated net worth of $1-5 million till her death.

Arati Saha’s Nationality

Arati holds the nationality of Indian.

Arati Saha Swimming Career

In 1946, at the age of 5, Arati won the gold medal in 110 yards freestyle at the Shailendra Memorial Swimming Competition, and it was the beginning of her swimming career.

Between 1945 to 1951, Arati won 22 state-level competitions in West Bengal, India. Her main events were 100-meter freestyle, 200 meters breaststroke, and 300 meters breaststroke.

On 29 September 1959, Arati Started from Cape Gris Nez, France, she swam for 16 hours and 20 minutes, battling tough waves, and covered 42 miles to reach Sandgate, England. On reaching the coast of Sandgate, England, Arati hoisted the Indian flag.

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FAQS About Arati Gupta’ Saha

Q1) Who was Arati Gupta’ Saha?

Ans) Arati Gupta’ Saha was an Indian Bengali long-distance swimmer, who was best known for becoming the 1st Asian woman to swim across the English Channel on 29 September 1959. 

Q2) What was the age of Arati Gupta’ Saha?

Ans) Arati Saha was born on 24 September 1940 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She was 53 years old at the time of her death.

Q3) How did Arati Gupta’ Saha die?

Ans) On 4 August 1994, Arati was admitted to a private nursing home in Kolkata with jaundice (icterus) and encephalitis (Inflammation of the Brain), and she died as a result of the illness after 19 days. She died on 23 August 1994 just a month before turning 54.

Q4) Who was the husband of Arati Gupta’ Saha?

Ans) Arati Saha married her manager Dr. Arun Gupta. First, Arati and Arun had a court marriage in 1969 and later a social marriage.

Q5) What was the Nationality of Arati Gupta’ Saha?

Ans) Arati holds the nationality of Indian.

Also, Read About:- Mihir Sen Biography