Arun Jaitley Death: Remembering former finance minister's glorious life in black and white pictures

With the demise of Arun Jaitley, India has lost a much-beloved politician symbolising the post-Emergency generation of student leaders who defied dynasties and rose up the ranks through sheer grit and talent. Here are some of Arun Jaitely pictures from his childhood, college, marital and early career days.

Arun Jaitley born to Maharaj Kishen Jaitley and Ratan Prabha. His father was a lawyer while mother played the role of a homemaker as well as a social activist.

He even had two elder sisters. He studied at St. Xavier's, which helped him shape his political vision later which he joined Shri Ram College of Commerce, the University of Delhi for his graduation.

A vibrant lawyer and an astute politician, Mr. Jaitley was the stalwart of the Bhartiya Janta Party.

He got married to Sangeeta Jaitley, who was the daughter of Shri Giridhar Lal Dogra and Smt. Shakuntala Dogra on May 24, 1982. She has been a strong support to her husband throughout his political career.

Arun  Jaitely as a young college  boy