Where is Rakesh Sharma now?

 Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian citizen venture the space in 1984

When asked by the late Prime Minister Rakesh Sharma about how India looked from the space, Sharma replied, ‘Saare jahan se acha’

The Indian astronaut is now leading a simpler life in Coonoor with his wife Madhu

Sharma is also a part of Indian Space Research Organisation’s National Advisory Council for Gaganyaan