Oberoi

For the hotel in Mumbai, see Oberoi Trident.

Oberoi
Classification	(Khatri
Religions	Sikhism, Hinduism, Islam
Languages	Punjabi and Hindi
Populated States	Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab (Pakistan) and other parts of Northern India
Subdivisions	none

Oberoi (also spelled as Uberoi, Oberai and Obhrai) is a Khatri ^[1][2] / clan .

History

Oberoi is a prominent Khatri surname found in India's Punjab state. They are a north Indian community that originated in the Potohar Plateau of Punjab. This region is historically connected with the composition of the Vedas and classics like the Mahabharata and Ashtadhyayi. Most Oberois live in Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur districts of Punjab. This region is known as the Doaba.

When Pakistan and India gained independence, most of the Oberois migrated to India from what became Pakistan. Today Oberois live in all regions of India, but are concentrated in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

Etymology

"Oberoi" belongs to Khatri caste. As administrators and rulers, Kshatriyas were assigned with protecting the Dharma and serving humanity. Oberoi is a highly honored surname in the Khatri caste. They were warriors in times of war but now in modern age are known to be very enterprising and excel in whatever field they take on.

Religion

The Oberois played a great role in the formation of the Khalsa. Although most Oberois are Sikhs, a minority of Oberois are Punjabi Muslims and Hindus.

Notable Oberois

• Mohan Singh Oberoi, Founder of Oberoi Hotel Chain
• P.R.S Oberoi,Chairman and CEO, EIH Limited, Padma Vibhushan (2008)
• Sanvar Oberoi, Managing Director, Quantitas Consulting
• Harjot Oberoi, Sikh Scholar
• Ankush Devraj Sant Singh Oberai, Prominent Businessman
• Archana Oberai, Socialite
• Arpeeta Oberai, Socialite
• Akshay Oberai, Socialite
• Suresh Oberoi, Actor
• Jagdeep Uberoi, Actor
• Vivek Oberoi, Actor
• Prof. (Dr.) Harvansh Lal Oberoi, 1925-1983 Eminent Indian Indologist and Historian
• Shikha Uberoi, Tennis Player
• Neha Uberoi, Tennis Player
• Deepak Obhrai, Member of Parliament (Canada) ^[3]
• Maj APS Oberoi, Army officer
• Karan Oberoi, TV actor
• Akshay Oberoi, Actor

See also

• List of Khatris
• List of Khatri surnames on Wiktionary

References

1. ^ Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North West Frontier Province, by H. A. Rose, IBBETSON, Maclagan. Published by Asian Educational Services, 1990. ISBN 8120605055.
2. ^ The Amazing Khatris of Punjab by Dost Mittar, Chowk, December 11, 2005.
3. ^ Deepak Obhrai Profile -Member of Parliament (CANADA)

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