P. V. Narasimha Rao Family Details

Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimharao

P. V. Narasimha Rao (28 June 1921 – 23 December 2004) was the 9th Prime Minister of India, serving from 1991 to 1996. Born in present-day Telangana, he was a scholar, lawyer, and seasoned Congress politician. Rao is best known for initiating major economic reforms that liberalized India’s economy, opened it to global markets, and set the stage for rapid growth. He led the country through a severe economic crisis, with his finance minister Manmohan Singh implementing landmark policies. Rao was multilingual, wrote extensively, and had a deep interest in literature and culture. His tenure also saw challenges like the Babri Masjid demolition. He passed away in 2004 and was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024 for his transformative contributions to India.

Satyamma Pamulaparthi

Satyamma Pamulaparthi was the wife of former Indian Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. She was born around 1921 and married Narasimha Rao in 1931 when both were about 10 years old, as was customary in their community at the time. Satyamma came from a similar social and cultural background as Rao, and their marriage was arranged by their families. She remained his lifelong partner until her death on 1 July 1970.Together, Satyamma and P. V. Narasimha Rao had eight children: three sons—P. V. Ranga Rao, P. V. Rajeshwar Rao, and P. V. Prabhakara Rao—and five daughters—N. Sharada Devi, K. Saraswathi Devi, S. Vani Devi, Vijaya Somayaji, and K. Jaya Devi. Satyamma was a homemaker and maintained a private life, staying out of the public and political spotlight even as her husband rose to national prominence. Her legacy continues through her children, several of whom became active in politics, education, and public service.

Pamulaparthi Venkata Rajeshwar Rao

Pamulaparthi Venkata Rajeshwar Rao was the second son of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao and Satyamma. Born in Vangara village, Karimnagar district (then Hyderabad State), he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Osmania University. Rajeshwar Rao was a Member of Parliament, representing the Secunderabad constituency in the 11th Lok Sabha (1996–1997) as a member of the Indian National Congress

Lalitha Bai Rao

Lalitha Bai Rao was the wife of P. V. Rajeshwar Rao, who was the second son of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. Together, Lalitha Bai Rao and P. V. Rajeshwar Rao had one son named P. V. Sanjeeva Rao

Pamulaparthi venkata Sanjeeva Rao

Pamulaparthi venkata Sanjeeva Rao, the son of P. V. Rajeshwar Rao and grandson of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao, beyond his identification as a family member.

Pamulaparthi venkata Prabhakara Rao

Pamulaparthi venkata Prabhakara Rao is the youngest son of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. He has been active in business and public life, notably heading the PV Global Foundation. Prabhakara Rao has recently been in the news for considering a more active political role in Telangana, with reports suggesting he may join either the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS, formerly TRS) or the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), especially following the conferral of the Bharat Ratna on his father. He has publicly expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognizing his father's contributions to the nation

Surabhi Vani Devi

Surabhi Vani Devi is the daughter of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. Born in 1952, she is an accomplished artist, educationist, and politician. Vani Devi founded the Sri Venkateshwara College of Fine Arts in Hyderabad and has held many art exhibitions. She is active in social and educational causes and was elected as a Member of the Telangana Legislative Council in 2021, representing the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Vani Devi is known for promoting her father’s legacy and contributing to the fields of art and education.

Surabhi Dayakar Rao

Surabhi Dayakar Rao was the husband of Surabhi Vani Devi, daughter of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. He was the Founder Chairman of Surabhi Educational Society and the Sri Venkateshwara group of colleges, making significant contributions to education in fields such as architecture, fine arts, and pharmacy. Dayakar Rao was known for his commitment to providing quality education at affordable prices. He passed away at the age of 74 in June 2016. He is survived by his wife, S. Vani Devi, and their three daughters

Jaya Devi Pamulaparthi

K. Jaya Devi Pamulaparthi is one of the five daughters of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao and his wife Satyamma. She is married to K. Revathi Nandan, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who served as a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Unlike her sister Surabhi Vani Devi, who is active in public life and politics, Jaya Devi has maintained a private and low-profile life, staying out of politics and the media spotlight

K. Revathi Nandan

K. Revathi Nandan is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and the husband of K. Jaya Devi Pamulaparthi, daughter of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. He joined the IPS in 1975 and served in various key roles, including Superintendent of Police (SP) in Warangal and Karimnagar districts, Director General of the Special Protection Force, and Chairman of the Police Housing Corporation. Nandan retired in 2012 with the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) and was later appointed as the first Vigilance Commissioner of Telangana in 2015. He is widely regarded as an honest and upright officer in police circles and hails from Kallur in Khammam district

Vijaya Somayaji Pamulaparthi

Vijaya Somayaji Pamulaparthi is one of the five daughters of former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao and his wife Satyamma. She is married to Ramakrishna Somayaji. Unlike her sister Surabhi Vani Devi, who is active in public life and politics, Vijaya Somayaji has maintained a private profile and is not involved in politics or public affairs. Public information about her professional or personal achievements is limited, and she is primarily mentioned in family listings and biographies of P. V. Narasimha Rao