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Encyclopedia > List of Kashmiri Pandits
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List of persons of Kashmiri Pandit lineage: Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Original Kashmiri Pandit (Hindi: ) refers to a person who belongs to a sect of Hindu Pandits who originate from the Kashmir region. ...

Contents

Philosophers and historians

Anandavardhana (820-890) was the author of the philosophy of aesthetic suggestion (Dhvanyaloka). ... Vasugupta (860–925) was the author of the famous Shiva Sutras. ... Bhatta Kallata, a great Shaivite thinker, was a pupil of Vasugupta. ... Abhinavagupta (c. ... Kshemaraja (10th century) was a philosopher and a disciple of Abhinavagupta. ... Utpaladeva (900 ?) was one of the great teachers of the philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism. ... Bhaskara wrote an important commentary on the Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta. ... Somananda was one of the great teachers of Kashmir Shaivism. ... Kalhana (c. ... In literature of India, Lalleshvari or Lalleshwari is also known as Lalla, and was a poet of the Kashmir valley. ... Jonaraja (c. ... Shrivara (15th century) wrote a history of Kashmir that adds to the work of Kalhana and Jonaraja and brings it to 1486. ... Prajna Bhatta (16th century) wrote Rajavalipataka that brings Kashmirs history to the time of its incorporation in the dominions of the Mogul emperor Akbar, 1588. ... Ishwar Swaroop Swami Lakshmanjoo Maharaj (1907-1991) was a famed mystic, scholar, and fully-realized saint in the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. ...

Administrators and diplomats

Birbal Dhar was a leader in the Kashmiri resistance to Afghan rule in the early 19th century. ... Maharaja Ranjit Singh (Punjabi: ), also called Sher-e-Punjab (The Lion of the Punjab) (1780-1839) was a Sikh ruler of the Punjab. ... Ram Chandra Kak (June 5, 1893- February 10, 1983) was prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir during 1946-7. ... Mohan Lal (मोहन लाल) (1812 1877) played a very central role in the First Anglo-Afghan War of 1838-1842. ... Vijaya Lakshmi Nehru Pandit (विजयलक्ष्मी नेहरू पंडित) (1900 - 1990) was an Indian diplomat and politician, sister of Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and the first female President of the United Nations General Assembly. ... R.K. Nehru, a relative of Jawaharlal Nehru served as ambassador to several countries in the 1950s and 60s. ... Durga Prasad Dhar was a prominent Kashmiri politician who was confidant of Indira Gandhi. ... P.N. Dhar was head of Indira Gandhis Prime Ministers office during the tumultous days of the 1970 and, therefore, he had much influence in the unfolding of those events. ... Braj Kumar Nehru (1909 - ?) was the son of Lal and Rameshwari Nehru. ... Purshottam Narayan Haksar (1913-1998) was one of the earliest and most important political strategists in the political democracy of independent India. ... Rameshwar Nath Kao (1918-2002) was the legendary chief of security and spy and the first director of Indias spy agency RAW. He was born in Kashi. ... P.N. Kaul was Indias ambassador to the United States during the 1980s. ... The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the title of a government official, established by the constitution, who audits all disbursements and accounts of moneys in and out of India. ... Triloki Nath Khoshoo (1927-2002) was trained as a botanist, and he became secretary of the Department of Environment, Government of India (1982-85). ... Maharaj Krishen Kaw (1941 - ) was the education secretary during most of Atal Bihar Vajpayees adminstration. ...

Economy & Industry

  • Sir Ganga Ram Kaula, India's First Indian Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General

Politicians & Prominent Lawyers

The family of Motilal Nehru, who is seated in the centre. ... Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (Hindi: , IPA: (November 14, 1889 – May 27, 1964) was a major political leader of the Congress Party, a pivotal figure in the Indian independence movement and the first Prime Minister of independent India. ... Tej Bahadur Sapru (1875–1949) was a eminent lawyer and leader during Indias struggle against British rule. ... Kailash Nath Katju (1887-1968) was a prominent politician of India. ... Ram Chandra Kak (June 5, 1893- February 10, 1983) was prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir during 1946-7. ... A young Indira Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi, during one of the latters fasts Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (Hindi: ) (19 November 1917 - October 31, 1984) She was the Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and for a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in... Arun Nehru (अरुण नेहरू) is an Indian politician and columnist. ... Makhan Lal Fotedar is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress party. ...

Theatre, Radio, Television, Acting

Bansi Kaul (1949 - ) is a well-known Hindi theatre director. ... Moti Lal Kemmu (1933- ) is Kashmirs most famous contemporary playwright. ... Pushkar Bhan is Kashmirs most famous radio actor and script writer. ... Pran Kishore Kaul is a famous Kashmiri stage personality. ... Som Nath Sadhu was Kashmirs popular radio actor and director. ... M.K. Raina is one of Indias best-known stage actors and directors. ... Raaj Kumar (October 8, 1926 - July 3, 1996) was an actor in Hindi films. ... Image:Jeevan110506 1. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Satyen Kappu (also credited as Satyendra Kapoor) (1931 - 27 October 2007) was an Indian character actor in Bollywood films. ... Anupam Kher (Hindi: अनुपम खेर), born March 7, 1955, is an actor in Hindi films in India. ... Soni Razdan is a Hindi actress and director. ... Rajendranath Zutshi, aka Raj Zutshi, is a Mumbai-based Indian film and television actor. ... Kunal Khemu (Hindi: कुणाल खेमू, born in 25 May 1983 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India) is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. ...

Music

Archis Tiku (born 1977 in Mumbai, India) is a founding member and bassist of British indie rock band Maxïmo Park. ... Shobha Shirodkar Gurtu (1925-2004) was one of Indias most famous singers in the light classical style. ... Vijay Kichlu studied Dhrupad with the Dagar Brothers and Khayal with Latafat Hussain Khan, whose style had a strong connection with Dhrupad. ... Ravi Kichlu (1932-1993) studied Dhrupad with the Dagar Brothers. ... Trilok Gurtu is an Indian percussionist, widely acclaimed by his unique and awesome approach to music. ... Kailash Mehra Sadhu (1956 - ) is perhaps the most loved Kashmiri singer. ... Jawahar Wattal (1961 ? - ) is one of Indias best-known music composers. ... Kailash Kher is an Indian singer of popular sufi music. ... Amit Kilam is a drummer with Indian Ocean, an Indian fusion music band. ... Indian Ocean is a contemporary fusion music band from India. ...

Art, Design & Painting

Manohar Kaul (1925 - )was born in Srinagar, Kashmir. ... Kuldeep Khosa (1940 - ) is a prominent Kashmiri painter. ... Ratan Parimoo (1936- ) was born in Srinagar, Kashmir. ...

Fiction, Poetry, Essays

Krishna Hutheesing (1907-1967) was the sister of Jawaharlal Nehru and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. ... Santha Rama Rau (1923–) is best known as a travel writer. ... Nayantara Sahgal (born 10 May 1927) is the second of the three daughters born to Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit and a well-regarded novelist in the English language. ... Hindi author Chandrakanta Chandrakanta चन्द्रकान्ता (1938- ) was born in Srinagar. ... Manju Kak is a Kashmiri writer and film-maker. ... Hari Mohan Nath Kunzru (born 1969) is the British author of The Impressionist, Transmission and My Revolutions. ...

Scholars and Writers

  • Pandit Govind Ram Kabu, Educationist, Ex MLA Baramulla(J&k)
  • Prof. Somnath Dhar, Diplomat, writer and a world class intellect with great depth.
  • Balji Nath Pandit, Sanskrit and Shaivism
  • P.N. Kaul Bamzai, Historian
  • Triloki Nath Madan, Sociologist
  • Braj Kachru, English professor and linguist
  • Ravinder Kumar, Historian
  • Giridhari Lal Pandit, Historian of science
  • M L Kabu, Educationist, Awardee President's Medal
  • Lalita Pandit, Literature
  • Shakti Kak, Economics
  • Jaishree Odin, Literature
  • MotiLal Saqi, Poet and Philosopher
  • Jankinath Kaul 'Kamal', Indologist
  • Dinanath Yaksh, Eminent Sanskritist
  • Nilkanth Gurtu, Eminent Sanskritist and Saiva Scholar
  • Mrinal Kaul, Sanskritist and Saiva Scholar

Balji Nath Pandit (1916- ) is a Sanskrit scholar and authority of Shaivism. ... P.N. Kaul Bamzai is a Kashmiri scholar who wrote a monumental History of Kashmir among other books. ... Triloki Nath Madan (1933 - ) was born in Kashmir, and a longtime professor at Delhi University. ... Braj Kachru (born 1932?) was born in Kashmir. ... Ravinder Kumar (1932-2001) was one of the leading historians of India of his time who wrote several books. ... Giridhari Lal Pandit is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Delhi. ... Lalita Pandit (b. ... Jaishree Odin (b. ... Poet, writer, folk-lorist, researcher Moti Lal Saqi passed away in the wee hours of May 21, 1999 in New Delhi after a massive heart attack. ...

Public Service

  • Rameshwari Nehru
  • Dr. M. K. Raina, Chairman, 1977-78, 1981-82, 1982-83, Indian Paper Makers Association.
  • Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, 1893-1987, Planned parenthood
  • Kashyap Bandhu
  • Kuldeep Khoda, IPS, DGP J&K Police (2007 onwards)
  • Vijay Bakaya IAS, Retired Chief Secretary, J&K
  • Gotum Koul IPS, DGP ITBP
  • Rajinder Tickoo IPS, DG Prisons (J&K)
  • Mr. J.N Zutshi Freedom fighter, Criminal lawyer and then became (SSP).. IPS , Attorney Bakshi Commission.Active years in public service ( 1947- 1972)
  • Dr. M. K. Raina, Member, Development Council for Paper, Pulp and Allied Industry. Government of India. Advisory Committee, Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute, University of Roorkee.
  • K K Zutshi, IPS, (Retd) DGP Haryana (1986-87), DGP Nagaland (1987-90)

This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Dhanvanthi Handoo Rama Rau (1893–1967) was founder and president of the Family Planning Association of India. ... Kashyap Bandhu (1899 - 19 ??) was a political leader and social reformer of Kashmir. ...

Social Reformers and Educationists

  • Lakshman joo Scholar Saint Noble
  • Kashi Nath Kaul (Chatabali)
  • J.N. Kaul, President S.O.S, Delhi.
  • Pt. Sudarshan kaul Dharmarthi Lawyer,Social worker

This does not cite its references or sources. ...

Armed Forces

 Shiv Kumar Bhan, Air Marshal
  • Tej Kishen Sapru, General
  • B.M. Kaul, General
  • Tapishwar Narain Raina, Chief of Indian Army
  • Kapil Kak, Air Marshal
  • S.K. Kaul, Air Chief Marshal
  • B.N.Kabu,IG BSF
  • Moti Dar,General,Vice-Chief of Army Staff
  • B.N.Dhar,Major General
  • Mr.B.L.Bhan ,Retd.Air Vice Marshal,
  • Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Kapil Razdan
  • Dr. Ram Krishan Ganjoo*, Air Cmdr

General B.M. Kaul was the controversial general held responsible the Indian military debacle against the Chinese in the 1962 Sino-Indian War. ... Tapishwar Narain Raina was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during 1975-78. ... Kapil Kak who was Air Marshal in the Indian Air Force is one of Indias best-known defense analysts. ... Air Chief Marshal S. K. Kaul was the chief of Indian air force during 1993–1995. ...

Scientists

  • Late Dr. Arun Fotedar. leader in cancer research
  • Prof. Hari K Koul Professor and Director of Research, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver-CO-USA
  • Prof. Dr. Dev Prasad (D.P.) Zutshi, Internationally Recognized Ecologist.
  • Dr. M. L. Madan, Veterinarian, Scientist, Administrator. Vice Chancellor (Akola and Mathura Universities); Deputy Director General (DDG)- Animal Sciences, Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR); Joint Director, National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI). Creator of World's First IVF Buffalo Calf.
  • Master Samsar Chand Kaul (-1978), Environmentalist, Teacher and First Ornithologist of Asia.
  • Prof. Dr. Chand Kumar Atal (Dr.C.K.Atal), Former Director, R.R.L., Jammu And Kashmir (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research under Govt of India), United Nations Consultant (UNIDO), Art critic and collector.
  • Dr. Triloki Nath Khoshoo, Botanist/cytogenetist. Prof. Panjab University, Director, National Botanical Gardens, Lucknow, Secretary of Energy, Government of India.
  • Dr. P.K.Kaw, Dr. Predhiman Kaw (1948-) is an Indian plasma physicist, who is currently the director of the Institute for Plasma Research.
  • Dr. Bharat Chattoo, Senior Professor, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology Centre, M.S. University of Baroda, Baroda; Founder Vice Chancellor of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu.
  • Dr. Ashok Raina Supervisory Research Entomologist, US Department of Agriculture. Discovered a strain of Metarhizium anisopliae (C4-B, patent pending) and two nematodes, Rhabditis rainai n. sp. and Panagrolaimus sp. from FST.
  • Subhash Kak, Delaune Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Louisiana State University
  • Dr. Moti Lal Dhar (Padma Shri), Director, RRL Lucknow. A brilliant scientist and an organizer of science in India.

Moti Lal Madan, DVM, Ph. ... Subhash Kak (सुभाष काक) (born March 26, 1947, Srinagar, Kashmir) is Delaune Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Professor in the Asian Studies and Cognitive Science Programs at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. ...

See also

Original Kashmiri Pandit (Hindi: ) refers to a person who belongs to a sect of Hindu Pandits who originate from the Kashmir region. ...


 

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