Randhawa is a

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clan found in the

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of India and Pakistan. The Randhawa name has special significance in the history of the Sikh faith, the first appointed

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(Principal religious official and custodian of the holy book-

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) was a Randhawa (

Baba Buddha Baba Buddha (Gurmukhi: ਬਾਬਾ ਬੁੱਢਾ; ''bābā buḍhā''; lit. meaning "wise old man"; 6 October 1506 – 8 September 1631) was a prime figure in early Sikhism. Early life He was born to a Jat family in 1506 in the village of ...

) There are also adherents of

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and

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belonging to the Randhawa clan.

List of notable people

Notable people who bear the name and may or may not be associated with the clan are: * Amanpreet Singh Randhawa (better known as Mahabali Shera), Indian wrestler *

Arfa Abdul Karim Randhawa Arfa Abdul Karim Randhawa (, ; 2 February 1995 – 14 January 2012) was a Pakistani student and computer prodigy who became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in 2004. She was submitted to the Guinness Book of World Recor ...

(1995–2012), Pakistani child prodigy, youngest Microsoft Certified Professional *

Afzal Ahsan Randhawa Muhammad Afzal Ahsan Randhawa (Punjabi and Urdu: محمد افضل احسن رندھاوا September 1937 – 18 September 2017) was a Pakistani Punjabi language writer, poet, translator, playwright and a politician. He authored several short ...

, Pakistani writer, and member of the National Assembly of Pakistan *

, prime historical figure in

Sikhism Sikhism is an Indian religion and Indian philosophy, philosophy that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century CE. It is one of the most recently founded major religious groups, major religio ...

Dara Singh Randhawa Dara Singh Randhawa (born Deedar Singh Randhawa; 19 November 1928 – 12 July 2012) was an Indian professional wrestler, actor, director and politician. He started acting in 1952 and was the first sportsman to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha ( ...

, Indian wrestler and actor * Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, Indian athlete *

Guriq Randhawa Warwickshire Cricket Board played in List A cricket matches between 1999 and 2002. This is a list of the players who appeared in those matches. * Sandy Allen (2002): APW Allen * Darren Altree (1999): DA Altree * David Bar (2001–2002): DJ Barr * ...

, English cricketer *

Gurman Randhawa Gurman Singh Randhawa (born 25 January 1992) is an English cricketer. He is a slow left-arm orthodox spinner and left-handed batsman. Randhawa joined Yorkshire in 2008. He has played for the Yorkshire Academy in the Yorkshire ECB County Premi ...

, English cricketer *

Guru Randhawa Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa (born 30 August 1991) is an Indian singer, songwriter and music composer associated with Punjabi, Bhangra, Indi-pop and Bollywood music. He is known for songs like "Lahore", " Ishare Tere", " Slowly Slowly", and ...

, Indian singer and songwriter from Gurdaspur, Punjab, India * Hamid Rashid Randhawa, former Vice Chief of Air Staff of

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Iftikhar Randhawa Iftikhar Akbar Randhawa (Urdu language, Urdu: افتخاراکبر رندھاوا) (born 1 January 1972) is a Pakistani Politician. He was senior leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) until he joined Pak Sarzameen Party. Political career W ...

, Pakistani politician and writer *

Jesse Randhawa Jesse Randhawa (born 11 August 1975) is an Indian model and actress. She was a contestant on '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2'' where she emerged as the 1st runner-up. Early life Jasmeet Kaur Randhawa, a.k.a. Jesse Randhawa, was born on 1 ...

, Indian actress and model *

Jyoti Randhawa Jyotinder Singh Randhawa (born 4 May 1972) is an Indian professional golfer. He plays on the Asian Tour where he won eight times between 1998 and 2009. He was ranked in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking several times between 2004 an ...

, Indian golfer *

Karishma Randhawa Karishma Mookhey () is an Indian television and cinema actress. Career Karishma started her career with the title role of Dollie in StarPlus's '' Hello Dollie'', produced by Sagar Arts. She has acted in a movie, ''Perfect Husband'' and has pre ...

, Indian actress *

Kuljeet Randhawa Kuljeet Randhawa (29 January 1976 – 8 February 2006) was an Indian model and actress. She is best known for her work in TV series '' C.A.T.S.'', '' Special Squad'' and '' Kohinoor''. Early life and career Randhawa was born on 29 Janua ...

, Indian actress and model * Kuljit Singh Randhawa , Indian politician *

Kulraj Randhawa Kulraj Kaur Randhawa (born 16 May 1983) better known as Kulraj Randhawa is an Indian actress who appears in Punjabi and Hindi language films. She best known her role as "Kareena" in the TV series '' Kareena Kareena''. Early life and career R ...

, Indian actress *

Mohinder Singh Randhawa Mohinder Singh Randhawa or M. S. Randhawa (2 February 1909 – 3 March 1986) was an Indian historian, civil servant, botanist, and author. He played major roles in the establishment of agricultural research in India, the Green Revolution i ...

, Indian administrator, historian and botanist *

Muhammad Tahir Randhawa Muhammad Tahir Randhawa is a Pakistani politician who had been a member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab from August 2018 to May 2022. Political career He was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as an independent candidate ...

, Pakistani politician *

Nikki Randhawa Haley Nimarata Nikki Randhawa Haley (''née'' Randhawa; born January 20, 1972) is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 116th governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and as the 29th U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from Ja ...

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Randhawa, former

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, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, former candidate for

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. * Ravinder Randhawa, British writer * Saadhika Randhawa, Indian actor * Sabah Randhawa, American academic administrator * Sardara Singh Randhawa, Indian wrestler and actor *

Shaad Randhawa Shaad Randhawa (born 21 November 1978) is an Indian actor. In 2006, Shaad made his film debut with Mohit Suri's ''Woh Lamhe''. He is the son of Indian wrestler and actor Randhawa (wrestler), Randhawa and Malika Askari, Malika (sister of actres ...

, Indian actor *

Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa (born 1 February 1959) is an Indian politician who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab. He is also a member of Indian National Congress and Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly (MLA) and represents Dera B ...

, Indian politician * Surjit Singh Randhawa, Indian field hockey player

References

{{Ethnic and social groups of the Punjab Punjabi-language surnames Jat clans of Punjab