Saket Gokhale Biography: Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Books  

Saket Gokhale is an RTI Activist, Politician, and Former Journalist known for his persistent use of India’s Right to Information (RTI) Act to challenge governmental transparency.

His activism, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, brought him national attention.

Transitioning from journalism to politics, he joined the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2021 and was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2023, representing the state of West Bengal.

Profile

• Full name: Saket Gokhale
• Date of birth: January 31, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
• State of origin: Maharashtra
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: RTI Activist, Politician, Former Journalist
• Height: 170 cm
• Parents: Father: Suhas Gokhale, Mother: Neela Gokhale
• Siblings: Sister: Shruti Gokhale
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Brahmin
• Net worth: USD 1 million

Early Life and Education

Saket Gokhale is now 38 years old. He was born on January 31, 1987, in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. Raised in a Brahmin Hindu family, his father, Suhas Gokhale, served as a senior inspector in the Anti-Narcotic Cell, and his mother, Neela Gokhale, was a homemaker.

He has a younger sister named Shruti Gokhale. Saket spent his early years in Nasik, Maharashtra. He pursued his education in journalism and media studies at Wilson College, University of Mumbai, graduating in 2007.

In 2008, he furthered his studies in language teaching at the Prague School in the Czech Republic. He obtained a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) from Trinity College, London.

Personal Life

Saket Gokhale has maintained a private personal life. As of 2025, he is unmarried and has no children. In past interviews, he has mentioned being single and not having any dependents. There is no publicly available information about any past relationships or marital status.

Career

Saket Gokhale began his professional journey as an English teacher in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, in 2008. He transitioned into journalism, working as a foreign correspondent for European and South Asian affairs. His roles included positions at Debtwire (a Financial Times Group publication) and National Public Radio (NPR).

His activism gained prominence through the strategic use of the Right to Information (RTI) Act to seek transparency in government operations. Notably, he filed petitions seeking safety data on COVID-19 vaccines, such as Covaxin and Covishield.

His efforts in promoting transparency led him to join the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2021. He was appointed as the party’s national spokesperson and, in 2023, was elected to the Rajya Sabha representing West Bengal.

Net Worth

Saket Gokhale’s net worth is estimated at USD 1,000,000. His income sources include his roles in journalism, political activities, and public speaking engagements.

Controversy

Several controversies have marred Saket Gokhale’s career. In December 2022, he was arrested for allegedly posting misinformation about the Morbi bridge collapse. After obtaining bail, he was re-arrested on similar charges, raising concerns about the misuse of legal procedures to suppress dissent.

In January 2023, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested him on charges of money laundering. The ED alleged that Gokhale misused over ₹1 crore collected through crowdfunding for personal expenses, including dining, stock trading, and family treatments. The Supreme Court granted him bail in April 2023.

Another significant controversy involved a defamation case filed by former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri. In June 2024, the Delhi High Court directed Gokhale to apologize and pay ₹50 lakh in damages for defamatory tweets regarding her property purchase in Switzerland. The court emphasized the importance of accountability in public discourse.

Social Media

• Instagram: @saket.gokhale
• X: @SaketGokhale

Books

• Narkaatla Swarg