Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s family tree is a lineage of intellectual brilliance and intense patriotism. Below is the factual and current (2026) record of his ancestry, siblings, and living descendants.
The Foundations: Parents
- Father: Janakinath Bose (1860–1934) – A prominent lawyer and advocate in Cuttack. He was a member of the Bengal Legislative Council and was awarded the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ (which he later renounced).
- Mother: Prabhavati Devi (née Dutt) (1869–1943) – A strong-willed, religious woman from the traditional Dutt family of Hatkhola, Kolkata.
Netaji’s Siblings (The Bose Brothers & Sisters)
Subhash was the 9th child and 6th son in a family of 14 children (8 sons and 6 daughters).
- Sarat Chandra Bose (1889–1950): The most famous sibling and Netaji’s closest confidant. He was a barrister and a major leader in the Indian independence movement.
- Satish Chandra Bose: The eldest brother, also a lawyer.
- Suresh Chandra Bose: The third brother; he was a member of the Netaji Inquiry Committee in 1956.
- Other Notable Siblings: Sudhir Chandra, Sunil Chandra, Sailesh Chandra, and Santosh Chandra Bose.
- Sisters: Pramilabala, Saralabala, Tarubala, Amiyabala, Sushilabala, and Bimalabala.
Netaji’s Immediate Family
- Wife: Emilie Schenkl (1910–1996) – An Austrian woman Netaji met in Vienna in 1934. They married in a secret Hindu ceremony in 1937. She remained in Europe and never visited India.
- Daughter: Dr. Anita Bose-Pfaff (Born 1942) – Netaji’s only child. She is a retired Professor of Economics at the University of Augsburg, Germany. As of January 2026, she remains active in preserving Netaji’s legacy and has recently called for the return of his remains from Japan to India.
Living Descendants (Grandchildren)
Anita Bose-Pfaff married Professor Martin Pfaff (a former German parliamentarian). They have three children (Netaji’s grandchildren):
- Peter Arun Pfaff
- Thomas Krishna Pfaff
- Maya Carina Pfaff
The Extended “Bose Family” (Living Relatives)
Several descendants of Netaji’s brother, Sarat Chandra Bose, are prominent figures in Indian public life today:
Further Reading...
| Name | Relation to Netaji | Role/Status |
| Sugata Bose | Grandnephew | Renowned Historian (Harvard) and former MP. |
| Sumantra Bose | Grandnephew | Political Scientist and Professor at LSE. |
| Chandra Kumar Bose | Grandnephew | Politician and activist in West Bengal. |
| Madhuri Bose | Grandniece | Author and international professional. |
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