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Tandon
Tandon (or Tandan, Tanden, or Tondon) is a surname found among Hindu Khatris and Sikhs of Punjab, India. It is derived from a Khatri clan. Notable people Notable people include: Activists *Purushottam Das Tandon, ''Bharat Ratna'', Indian freedom fighter Actors *Amit Tandon, Indian singer, television actor *Ayush Tandon, Indian actor who played "Pi" in Life of Pi *Kushal Tandon, Indian model, television actor *Raveena Tandon, Indian film actress *Sachet Tandon, Bollywood playback singer who has sung the song "Bekhayali" *Saumya Tandon, Indian television actress Administrators * B. B. Tandon, IAS officer who served as 14th Chief Election Commissioner of India * Chandrika Tandon, businesswoman and vice chairman at NYU Tandon School of Engineering * Gulshan Lal Tandon, former chairman of Coal India Limited * Neera Tanden, American political consultant and staff secretary to President Joe Biden since 2021 * Prakash Tandon, former chairman at Hindustan Lever and author Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon (born 26 October 1972) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. The daughter of director Ravi Tandon, she made her acting debut in the 1991 action film '' Patthar Ke Phool'', which won her the Filmfare Award for New Face of the Year. Tandon established herself by playing the leading lady in the commercially successful action dramas '' Dilwale'' (1994), '' Mohra'' (1994), '' Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi'' (1996), and '' Ziddi'' (1997). She earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1994 drama '' Laadla'' and in the late 1990s, she collaborated with Govinda in several successful comedies, including ''Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'' (1998), '' Dulhe Raja'' (1998) and ''Anari No.1'' (1999). She also played against type in the crime dramas '' Ghulam-E-Mustafa'' (1997) and '' Shool'' (1999). In the 2000s, Tandon ventured into arthouse cinema with roles in the 2001 films ''Daman'' and ''Aks'', both of which garnered her critic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kushal Tandon
Kushal Tandon (born 28 March 1985) is an Indian model and actor known for his portrayal of Virat Singh Vadhera in '' Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai'' and Arjun Sharma in '' Beyhadh''. He also participated in ''Nach Baliye'', ''Bigg Boss'' and '' Khatron Ke Khiladi''. Personal life Tandon was born on 28 March 1985 and is from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He studied in Hansraj College, Delhi and in New York Film Academy. Tandon and Gauahar Khan were in a relationship during Bigg Boss 7 but broke up in 2014 after almost a year. Tandon was also in a relationship with Ridhima Pandit but they broke up after 9 months. Career Tandon was the first runner-up of Grasim Mr. India contest held in January 2005. Upon return from the United States after his acting course, he played Virat Singh Vadhera in '' Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.'' During the show, he shaved off his hair to show his support for a bald young cancer patient. In 2012, he was ranked second in '' Eastern Eye''s 50 Sexies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandrika Tandon
Chandrika Tandon (née Krishnamurthy) is an Indian American businesswoman and Grammy-nominated artist. She is chairperson of Tandon Capital Associates, and a member of the board of directors at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Berklee Presidential Advisory Council of the Berklee College of Music. Tandon is also the vice-chairman of the board of trustees at New York University (NYU), chair of the President's Global Council, and chair of the board of the Tandon School of Engineering, which she bought the naming rights to in 2014 for $100 Million. She also serves on the boards of the NYU Stern School of Business and the NYU Langone Health System. Tandon is the recipient of the Albert Gallatin Medal, the Walter Nichols Medal, and the Polytechnic Medal. She has released four music albums, earning a Grammy nomination for ''Soul Call''. She was a speaker at World Hindu Congress 2018. Early life Chandrika was born in Tamil family in Madras now called Chennai. She, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saumya Tandon
Saumya Tandon (born 3 November 1984) is an Indian actress and television presenter, best known for her portrayal of Anita Mishra in the Hindi sitcom television series ''Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!''. She has been a host on various TV shows like ''Dance India Dance'', ''Bournvita Quiz Contest'' and '' Entertainment Ki Raat''. Early life Tandon was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 3 November 1984. The family shifted to Ujjain where she did her schooling from St. Mary's Convent School. Her father, B.G. Tandon, is a writer and was a professor in a university in Ujjain. Career Tandon took up modelling assignments early in her career and was the "Femina Cover Girl First Runner Up" 2006 She also appeared in the Afghan serial ''Khushi'' in 2008 as part of the international project, where she played the lead of an Afghan woman doctor. She co-hosted '' Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout'' (based on the ''Wipeout'' format) with Shah Rukh Khan in 2011. She has hosted ''Dance India Dance'' for 3 sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shikha Tandon
Shikha Tandon (born 20 January 1985) is an Indian former swimmer from Bangalore, India. Tandon has won 146 national medals, and 36 medals in international competitions, including five gold medals. Currently, she is a member of USADA’s science team, assisting in the daily operation, development, and maintenance of the resources, reporting, and projects critical to USADA’s scientific initiatives. Career When she was 12 years old, Tandon was spotted at a state meeting, and was selected to compete in two national events, and won a bronze medal. Tandon went on to compete in the Asian Games at the age of 13, and her first World Championship at 16. At the 2001 28th junior National aquatic championship, Tandon won the 200 m individual medley, setting a new record. In 2002, Tandon finished 8th in the 100 m freestyle event at the 100m freestyle at the Asian Games in Busan. At the 57th Senior National Aquatic Championship in 2003, Tandon broke the Indian women's 50&nb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purushottam Das Tandon
Purushottam Das Tandon (; 1 August 1882 – 1 July 1962) was a freedom fighter from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is widely remembered for his opposition to the partition of India, as well as efforts in achieving the ''Official Language of India'' status for Hindi. He was customarily given the title '' Rajarshi'' (etymology: Raja + Rishi = Royal Saint). He was popularly known as UP Gandhi. He was awarded the ''Bharat Ratna'', India's highest civilian award, in 1961. Early life Purushottam Das Tandon was born in Allahabad in a middle class Khatri family. After obtaining a degree in law and an MA in history, he started practicing in 1906 and joined the bar of Allahabad High Court in 1908 as a junior to Tej Bahadur Sapru. He gave up practice in 1921 to concentrate on public activities. Tandon ji worked as Professor of Hindi at Victoria College, Gwalior. Freedom struggle He was a member of Indian National Congress since his student days in 1899. In 1906, he represente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Tandon
Ravi Tandon (17 February 1935 – 11 February 2022) was an Indian film director and producer. He also worked as an assistant director and story writer. He is the father of actress Raveena Tandon. Ravi Tandon directed a number of hit movies, the most popular among these are '' Khel Khel Mein'', '' Anhonee'', '' Nazrana'', '' Majboor'', ''Khud-daar'', '' Zindagi''. Ravi Tandon was born in a Punjabi family in Agra. Tandon and his wife Veena had a son Rajeev, a producer and director who made the television series ''Heena'', and a daughter, film actress Raveena Tandon. His directorial venture ''Nazrana'' with Rajesh Khanna in the lead was the 5th highest grosser of the year in 1987. He died of respiratory failure at his residence in Mumbai on 11 February 2022, at the age of 86, just six days before his 87th birthday. He had pulmonary fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lungs become scarred over time. Symptoms include shortness of breath, a dry cough, feeling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amit Tandon
Amit Tandon (born 11 April) is an Indian singer, musician, and a television actor. His career in the entertainment industry started after he participated in the reality show ''Indian Idol 1''. He is known for playing the characters of Prithvi Bose in '' Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai'' and Dr. Abhimanyu Modi in '' Dill Mill Gayye''. He also appeared as Subramaniam "Subbu" Chandran in ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'' and Abhishek Khurana in ''Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki''. Career Tandon came to India to participate in the country's first reality TV show and had made his way to the final round of ''Indian Idol 1''. He was the second to be eliminated on 31 December 2004. He provided vocals for the ''Indian Idol 1'' album and another album also featuring the Idol finalists titled ''Yaaron''. After ''Idol'', he was next seen as Prithvi in '' Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai'' alongside Iqbal Khan and Neha Bamb. Prithvi was a supporting character who later became an antagonist until he ended up dead in the middle of the show. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lekh Tandon
Lekh Tandon (13 February 1929 – 15 October 2017) was an Indian filmmaker and actor. He had directed numerous Bollywood movies and Indian TV Serials. He gained national fame due to success of his directorial ventures Professor (1962 film), Prince (1969 film), Ek Baar Kaho and Agar Tum Na Hote. His films Amrapali starring Vyjanthimala and Agar Tum Na Hote with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role are considered as classics. Later after 2000, he had acted in movies such as Swades, Rang De Basanti, Chennai Express and Chaarfutiya Chhokare. He was the brother of Urdu playwright Yograj Tandon. Biography Lekh's father, Faqeer Chand Tandon, had studied with Prithviraj Kapoor at Khalsa High School (Lyallpur, Punjab, British India), and had been friends. Kapoor inspired Lekh to work in Bollywood. Around same time, Lekh's brother Yograj was working as assistant director and secretary to Kapoor. Lekh started as Assistant Director in Hindi movie industry in 1950s and became a director of sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prakash Tandon
Prakash Tandon (1911–2004) was one of India India, officially the Republic of India ( Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the ...'s most influential business leaders in the second half of the 20th century. He also attained fame for his classic account of Punjabi life in the autobiographical book "Punjabi Century," the first part of a trilogy of which the next two parts were "Beyond Punjab'' and "Return to Punjab". He directed Hindustan Lever during the important transitional phase of Indian management. He was the first Indian Chairman of Hindustan Lever Ltd. (now known as Hindustan Unilever Ltd.). A Chartered Accountant, trained in London, he was one of the pioneers of professional management in India. He also served as the chairman of the State Trading Corporation and Punjab National Bank and is credited with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayush Tandon
Ayush Tandon (born 31 July 1998) is an actor working in Bollywood and Hollywood films. He played Pi, age 12 in the 2012 Hollywood film ''Life of Pi''. Ayush made his acting debut in the 2011 Bollywood film ''7 Khoon Maaf''. At the age of 10, he, along with Vasundhara Raturi entered as contestants in the first season of '' Chota Packet Bada Dhamaka'' and were declared as the winning jodi (team) during the grand finale which took place on 3 January 2009. In 2013, Ayush made his music video debut with Labdiyaan, with co-actor Avneet Kaur under the music label Times Music. Ayush Made his directorial debut with the documentary film ''(Dis)abled'' in 2017. Ayush also starred in a short film named ''She'' which was produced by ''Farhan Akhtar''’s MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination), filmmaker ''Feroz Abbas Khan'' and Population Foundation of India (PFI) jointly. The short film was based on sexual harassment faced by women. The film was released online on 25 November 2018. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramit Tandon
Ramit Tandon (born 21 August 1992 in Kolkata) is a professional squash player who represents India. He is ranked number 35 in the world and India #2 (April 2019). He turned pro in 2018 and has won 4 PSA tour titles since then. He’s an Asian Games Bronze Medalist. He also represented India at the Gold Coast CWG 2018. As a junior he won 6 Junior National Titles, several international titles and ended his junior career as India #1, Asia #2 and world #5. He captained the Indian Junior Team to a historic Gold Medal beating Pakistan in the final match. He was also part of the U-21 World Cup Team that secured the Silver medal. He passed out from La Martiniere Calcutta in 2011 and moved to the US to continue his education at Columbia University in the City of New York, where he was the captain of the squash team. He was ranked #2 in College Squash and he ended his college squash career winning the Skillman Award(given for sportsmanship and good conduct on and off the court). He wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
